Perfectionism, Body Positivity & Letting Go with Alex Light

Welcome to Live Well, Be Well, Season 9 hosted by Sarah Ann Macklin. This podcast that brings you your weekly slice of wellbeing. In this episode I speak to Alex Light, an author, activist of body positivity and self-confidence influencer. After struggling from various eating disorders, Alex now speaks openly about her personal battle with diet culture, body confidence and fighting beauty standards. She’s recently written a Sunday Times Bestselling Book, “You Are Not A Before Picture”. We delve into how perfectionism can cause us to look for the perfect version of ourselves even at the detriment of our own mental and physical wellbeing, and how we can truly let go of the high standards women are meant to withhold in the face of beauty. This episode contains topics including eating disorders and sensitive issues surrounding body weight and image, which could be triggering for some individuals. This season of Live Well Be Well is produced by The Podcast Guys. www.livewellbewell.io #LiveWellBeWell  Host: @sarahannmacklin | www.sarahannmacklin.com  Brought to you by: @be_well_collective www.bewellcollective.co.uk We have TWO fantastic sponsors this season, which when combined really do optimise you’re wellbeing. ALL PLANTS  25% using the code LWBW Allplants deliver delicious, healthy, plant-based, chef-made meals to your door, ready to heat, eat and enjoy whenever you need them. All plants are subscription based - totally flexible, cancel anytime and you can choose what days you get delivered. All boxes are fully recyclable. The more plant-based plates there are, the better for our planet. Order yours today with LWBW for 25% off www.allplants.com  Athletic Greens, AG-1 Your daily insurance policy for YOUR health!  athleticgreens.com/LWBW With ONE scoop of AG1 in water every day, you’re absorbing 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced ingredients, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. I have been using AG-1 for the last 4 weeks, every morning before my morning coffee and I highly recommend.  Altletic Green is going to give you a FREE supply of Immune-supporting vitamin D3K2 AND 5 FREE Travel Packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/LWBW