Body Image Episodes

In this episode, we explore the psychological and societal pressures men face around genital self-image. Dr. Joel Pash , co-founder of Upsize Clinic, demystifies common misconceptions, explains the realities of penile enhancement procedures, and emphasizes the importance of self-love and realistic expectations. The conversation encourages open dialogue about men's sexual health and body confidence, reminding listeners that true beauty and worthiness come from within. Content Disclaimer : NSFW, a...

Marci Warhaft , body image expert and resiliency coach, discusses overcoming shame and embracing self-confidence. Marci shares her personal journey from facing losses and traumas to becoming an advocate for positive body image, emphasizing the importance of self-love and releasing societal pressures. The conversation offers valuable insights and tools, encouraging listeners to embrace their bodies as they are and fostering self-acceptance at any age. TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics including d...

International model and fitness coach Jonathan Niziol is on a mission to destigmatize mental health for all men. He candidly shares his reaction after the sudden loss of his mom as he succumbed to substance addiction, body dysmorphia, and the pressures of the modeling industry. Now years sober and physically healthy, Jonathan's message underscores the critical need for men to be okay with vulnerability, opening up about their struggles, and asking for help. Trigger Warning: This episode discusse...

Susie Taaffe is a woman at the forefront of the "anti-shapewear movement", encouraging women to embrace their natural form, reject unnatural beauty standards, and celebrate their unique and beautiful bodies. Susie is the founder and CEO of Skanties anti-shapewear, which is designed to be less constricting, compressing, and confining than traditional shapewear (look out Spanx and Skims). In this episode, Jennifer Norman and Susie discuss how women can reshape the way they express their feminine p...

A model since the age of three, Roxanne Gould boldly let her hair go gray when she was in her 30s and has since become an icon of aging gracefully. In this episode, she talks with Jennifer Norman about her modeling career, her coaching work to help women of all ages discover self-confidence, spirituality, and total well-being, and vital tips in her new memoir, More Than Just a Pretty Face: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Front of the Camera. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist Bea...

Interested in becoming a model? Then this episode is a *must* for you to listen to. Jennifer Norman sits down for a beautifully human conversation with Katie Willcox, the founder of Natural Model Management and author of Healthy Is the New Skinny, Your Guide to Self-Love in A Picture-Perfect World . Katie has been a top-plus model for 15 years. All too often, Katie saw ‘the ugly side of beauty’, and she wanted to change things for the better. Her mission is to promote health and happiness within...

Meet Sarah Todd Hammer ! Sarah Todd is a 21 years old three-time published author, dancer, and speaker. In 2010, she acquired Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), which left her paralyzed from the neck down. She regained the ability to walk but has paralysis in her arms and hands. Now, a junior in college, she is studying Psychology and Communication Studies, and she’s built a remarkable presence on social media with over 115,000 followers by educating others on disability and advocating for accessibil...

Meet Liv Stone! Liv is a surfer, model, disability advocate, and 4x USA Para Surf Gold Medalist. Having been born with a congenital limb difference, Liv has shorter arms with two fingers on each arm. But despite her differences, Liv has been able to maintain an optimistic view on life. Her success reflects her faith. She knows that happiness is not based on our circumstances, it comes from within and overflows throughout. In this episode, Liv shares how life was back in the early days, how she g...

Meet Becca Lee, aka @BeccaLee Beauty! Becca was once self-conscious about the port-wine stain and blue nevus birthmarks on her face. She started using makeup as a cover up, feeling insecure about showing off her real skin. Her obsession with makeup took her to esthetic school and she would become a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician. One day, Becca mustered up the confidence to post a picture of her naked face on social media, deciding to accept and embrace all the uniqueness of...

Meet Kanya Sesser! Kanya is a skater, surfer, skier, activist, motivational speaker, model and actress! Born without legs in Thailand, Kanya was found at 3 months old and brought to a local hospital where she lived until entering foster care in Bangkok. She was adopted through Holt International Children's Services at the age of five and brought to the United States. With the motto ‘No legs, no limits, anything is possible,’ Kanya tries everything and does anything she sets her mind and body to....

Meet Sherisse Bisram! Sherisse is a professional dancer, dance teacher, empowerment mentor, and public speaker. Growing up in Kent, England, her early life was marked with parental substance addiction and racism. Fortunately, she was able to find escape through her love of street dance. During the pandemic, Sherisse dove inward to unpack the lessons of her childhood and discover her true purpose. In this podcast, she shares how she was able to break molds of childhood trauma and discrimination b...

Meet Nitika Chopra! After living with severely debilitating psoriasis that covered her entire body and painful psoriatic arthritis, Nitika found wellness and the life-changing power of support to help her on her own self-love journey. Now, she is doing the same for thousands of others. Nitika is the founder and CEO of Chronicon, an inclusive conference and community focused on uplifting people who are living with chronic illness. Chronicon features inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment for chro...

Meet Andrea Thomas! Andrea is an exquisite representation of beauty with her gorgeous curves and unique skin. She has a rare skin type called vitiligo which creates gorgeous variations in tone on her face and body. In this episode, Andrea shares what it was like growing up with this visible autoimmune disorder and her journey toward self-acceptance. Today, Andrea is a beauty and fashion model, paving the path in the beauty industry for curvy women with vitiligo. Enjoy the listen! Andrea's Links:...

Note : This episode was released in June 2022. In 2023, Gabe proudly came out as trans and now goes by Briel Adams-Wheatley. We couldn't be happier for her! 🏳️‍⚧️ --- Meet Gabe Adams-Wheatley! Gabe is an unstoppable force, despite having been born without arms or legs. Gabe was adopted Into a devout Mormon family as the youngest of 12 kids. His upbringing was filled with tough love and a religion that didn't accept his homosexuality. But Gabe stayed true to himself, finding creative outlets thro...