S2 E2: Positive Body Image and Sexual Trauma Healing with Nikki Lanchbery

Positive Body Image and Sexual Trauma Healing with Nikki Lanchbery.What happens when the fairytale ends and you're left holding the pieces of a story you never asked for? In this episode of 'Happily Ever After... What Now?', host Kiri Honey, a communication coach and creative guide, chats with Nikki Lanchbery, a Yogi, Body Acceptance advocate and founder of  @invitethecalm Nikki shares her journey of overcoming trauma, particularly sexual assault, and how she helps others reconnect with their bodies through yoga, mindfulness, and compassionate community. We discuss the challenges of body acceptance, the impact of societal beauty standards, and practical steps for navigating life after trauma. Nikki offers insights into her personal experiences and provides actionable advice for those struggling with self-blame, anger, and the journey toward self-love and body positivity.00:00 Introduction to Today's Topic00:11 Meet Nikki Lanchbery: Yogi and Advocate01:52 Nikki's Journey to Body Acceptance02:04 The Concept of Clothes-Free Communities05:20 Challenging Beauty Standards10:45 Navigating Sexual Assault: Nikki's Story25:04 Navigating Emotions: Healthy Practices25:46 Embodiment Practices for Self-Acceptance27:39 Rest and Nourishment: Key to Healing27:57 Invite the Calm: Overcoming Trauma31:39 Reclaiming Joy and Pleasure39:35 Best and Worst Advice: Personal Reflections42:46 Body Acceptance and Self-Love47:48 Final Thoughts and Farewell📖 Read Nikki’s Blog Post mentioned in the video here: https://www.invitethecalm.com/post/seeing-yourselfIf you’d like to learn more about the Retreats Nikki runs visit: https://www.invitethecalm.com/retreatsFollow Nikki  @invitethecalm on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@invitethecalm__________________________________________________________________________When you’re ready to reconnect with your colour and creative spark, here are two ways I can support you:1. Want more like this? Subscribe on YouTube for honest conversations, practical tools, and stories to help you figure out “what now?” https://www.youtube.com/@thepermissionproject2. Ready to stop living on autopilot? You don’t need to blow up your life to have what you desire. You simply need to shift the way you show up, trust yourself enough to choose differently, and dare to colour outside the lines.Download your free Choose Desire Roadmap here: https://kirihoney.thrivecart.com/choose-desire/