Started at the Top Now We’re Here with Model, Author, Actor and Advocate, Sarah Hartshorne

On this episode I got a real STAR! Insert name-in-lights! Sarah shares her journey from a shy kid in a small town to a contestant on America's Next Top Model (whaaat!) which launches her plus-size modeling career AND exposes her to the outrageously disturbing manipulative nature of reality TV. We discuss the impact of objectification on self-perception and the pressure of being a plus-size model despite the seemingly built-in body positive message. Plus lots of juicy - they did whaaat? from her time on ANTM.Sarah's book, You Wanna Be On Top? a memoir of makeovers, manipulation and not becoming America's Next Top Model is out July 8th!!Order her book HEREFind Sarah HERE I’ve written about the positives of ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment And how not all poor mental health is ‘bad’ - enjoy! Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings… You can still jump into the Summer Series BOGO 50% off is still going on! Grab it and get consistent, safe, fun (!) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long. I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist, fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals. I hope you can find something here that supports you.my offerings 02:58 From Small Town to Reality TV 05:59 Understanding Plus-Size Modeling 08:53 The Reality of Modeling and Body Image 12:00 Cultural Differences in Body Perception 15:10 Navigating Attention and Performance 17:56 The Transformation Through Comedy 21:00 The Surreal Experience of Reality TV 24:11 Manipulation in Reality TV 27:01 The Psychological Tactics of Competition 29:45 The Aftermath of Reality TV 32:56 The Journey Beyond the Show 39:09 The Early Days of Plus Size Modeling 42:00 Objectification and Body Image 46:00 The Struggle for Self-Identity 51:02 The Impact of Objectification on Self-Perception 55:47 Navigating Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance 01:01:02 The Journey Towards Body Neutrality 01:10:04 Reflections on Diet Culture and Self-Worth Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe