# body image — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover body image. Page: Feed: --- ## [Getting Comfy with Body Awareness](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/getting-comfy-with-body-awareness) _2026-08-18 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ A Getting Full Video! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208876599/3a5e94cfcce5074140170b8029438988.mp3) ## [Why Trying Harder Isn't Enough (And What Actually Works)](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-trying-harder-isnt-enough-and-what-actually-works) _2026-08-18 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ We've all done it - the new plan, the new resolve, the "this time I mean it." So why does it never stick? In this episode, we dig into why willpower and self-discipline can't fix a body image struggle, because the real issue was never really about the body at all. In this episode best-selling author and podcast host, Heather Creekmore discusses the distinction between managing behavior and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/7196a02e-1863-4e8d-af84-b4a900f1f73b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [What does body acceptance even look like?](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/what-does-body-acceptance-even-look-d70) _2026-08-17 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ From the Archives: Why being obsessed with your looks might not actually be the goal. ## [The Age of Acceptance – 68?](https://bousbous.com/2026/08/17/the-age-of-acceptance-68/) _2026-08-17 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ Aging Mirrors made me think about aging. In the US, it’s almost an us-versus-them thing until you get there, maybe? I was watching a reality Continue reading ## [The reason thinness is becoming more extreme](https://www.almostsated.com/p/the-real-reason-thinness-is-becoming-more-extreme) _2026-08-14 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ It's not just the GLP-1s. They collided with a culture that was already blurring the lines between beauty, health, and endless optimization. ## [4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or Just Watching?](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/4-types-of-civic-engagement-are-we-participating-in-society-or-just-watching/) _2026-08-11 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Civic life depends on more than paying attention. The way we participate – or don’t – shapes who actually has influence. Pericles once told his fellow Athenians that a man who stays out of politics isn’t simply minding his own business, but is failing in his duty to the community. Civic disengagement wasn’t seen as (more...) The post 4 Types of Civic Engagement: Are We Participating in Society or… ## [Links + Thoughts](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/links-thoughts-672) _2026-08-10 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ Another edition of things I've read and thoughts I've had that you might enjoy reading about, too ## [Cheers to the Good Stuff](https://bousbous.com/2026/08/10/cheers-to-the-good-stuff/) _2026-08-10 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ The good stuff is typically not my norm. I write about the interesting, which is sometimes a wee bit dark. So, today, the good stuff. Continue reading ## [I'm writing the book our parents needed!](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/im-writing-the-book-our-parents-needed) _2026-08-08 · Zoë Bisbing · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ For us, for them, and for the next generation. ## [The 10 Core Beliefs of a Body-Positive Home](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/the-10-core-beliefs-of-a-body-positive) _2026-08-07 · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ Workshop Series Replay Library ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xbfFQp3Czk2v) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [July recap: The place that made us rethink our next chapter](https://www.almostsated.com/p/rethinking-home-in-ithaca) _2026-08-06 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ Our summer trip through New York and Quebec changed the conversation about where, and how, we want to live. ## [Flood the Zone: How Misinformation Makes Truth Feel Impossible](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/flood-the-zone-how-misinformation-makes-truth-feel-impossible/) _2026-08-04 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Flooding the zone isn’t about making you believe one lie. It is about overwhelming the information environment until truth itself feels impossible. The most effective propaganda does not always tell you what to believe. Sometimes it leaves you unsure whether belief is possible at all. A few years ago, I wrote about information pollution and (more...) The post Flood the Zone: How Misinformation… ## [Decoding Diet Culture: "You Are What You Eat"](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/decoding-diet-culture-you-are-what) _2026-08-03 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ Did someone say a new series? Let's dive into reframing common nutrition phrases. ## [Be Quiet and Think About What You Did!](https://bousbous.com/2026/08/03/be-quiet-and-think-about-what-you-did/) _2026-08-03 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ This week is the anniversary of my third year in Boston. That magical move happened within the space of about 12 weeks, from inception to Continue reading ## [Should I remove my little girl's mustache?](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/should-i-remove-my-little-girls-mustache) _2026-08-01 · Zoë Bisbing · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ A framework for deciding whether or not to support appearance-modifying behaviors in kids ## [The whales don't care how fat you are](https://www.almostsated.com/p/the-whales-dont-care-how-fat-you-are) _2026-07-31 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ I went to Quebec hoping to see whales. I came home with a new perspective on body image, self-preoccupation, and the power of awe. ## [Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time From Your Life](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/hasslers-how-difficult-people-drain-time-from-your-life/) _2026-07-29 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Difficult people don’t just drain your patience – they may also affect your health. New research on “hasslers” shows how persistent negative social strain can wear us down over time. The people around us aren’t just background characters in the movie of our lives. They are an integral part of the psychological and biological environment (more...) The post Hasslers: How Difficult People Drain Time… ## [The Full Story with Cait!](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/the-full-story-with-cait) _2026-07-27 · Anna Durfey · The Full Life_ Introducing Cait Van Damm from Adventures in Vaginas. ## [The Bottle, the Routine and the Flying Wolf](https://bousbous.com/2026/07/27/the-bottle-the-routine-and-the-flying-wolf/) _2026-07-27 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ A bottle broke on my head this week. Rather, it hit my head and broke when it landed. I have a 3 diameter bump on Continue reading ## [Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of Swipe-Based Romance](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/dating-apps-are-confidence-black-holes-the-costs-of-swipe-based-romance/) _2026-07-21 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ As real life gives us fewer places to meet, dating apps fill the gap – then quietly reshape how we experience attraction, rejection, and ourselves. The real win isn’t mastering the swipe; it’s finding someone worth logging off for. When did meeting new people become so difficult and weird? Where do people even go anymore (more...) The post Dating Apps Are Confidence Black Holes: The Costs of… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zOjgLxb4JYTg) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [3 Tips to Tolerate Summer Body Grief](https://bodyimagewithbri.substack.com/p/3-tips-to-tolerate-summer-body-grief) _2026-07-20 · Brianna Campos · Body Image with Bri_ A few things I swear by to ease the discomfort of heat and sweating. ## [post-diet-culture-syndrome](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/post-diet-culture-syndrome-ddb) _2026-07-20 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ From the Archives: A moment for the reality of healing from hating your body ## [To Be Continued: Family Trees and an Uncomfortable Truth](https://bousbous.com/2026/07/20/to-be-continued-family-trees-and-an-uncomfortable-truth/) _2026-07-20 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ Last August, I started my family tree and, for some reason, stopped. Well, almost a year later, I started again and finished — sorta. I Continue reading ## [How’s That Whole “Taking Care of Yourself” Thing Going?](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/hows-that-whole-taking-care-of-yourself-a74) _2026-07-19 · Zoë Bisbing · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ Your JULY Well-Being Inventory (a friend-binge has been filling my cup lately) ## [Glued to the Screen: Scrolling Hypnosis and the Allure of Easy Dopamine](https://www.theemotionmachine.com/glued-to-the-screen-scrolling-hypnosis-and-the-allure-of-easy-dopamine/) _2026-07-16 · Steven Handel · The Emotion Machine_ Social media can pull us into automatic scrolling loops built on novelty, reward, and instant stimulation. Learn how to interrupt the habit and use social media more consciously. Social media can produce a trance-like state where we are no longer fully aware of what we’re doing. We’re just mindlessly scrolling, liking, and sharing. Many social (more...) The post Glued to the Screen: Scrolling… ## [Body Image Group Announcement!](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/body-image-group-announcement) _2026-07-16 · Hannah Kirby · The Full Life_ Online body image group coming this fall! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207217923/12a36ae9e96381b32a346a16062fef51.mp3) ## [Why I never know how I'm going to feel in my body until I get there](https://www.almostsated.com/p/travel-body-image) _2026-07-16 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ Travel has a way of bringing body image back. Here's what four years of intuitive eating taught me about comparison, place, and recovery. ## [Links + Thoughts](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/links-thoughts-53a) _2026-07-13 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ Another edition of things I've read and thoughts I've had that you might enjoy reading about, too ## [Tired: Climbing Trees, Suicide and Nolan Wells](https://bousbous.com/2026/07/13/tired-climbing-trees-suicide-and-nolan-wells/) _2026-07-13 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ My inner child went tree climbing on the Fourth of July and dragged the old adult along. Can you remember the last time, if ever, Continue reading ## [The Grief and Resentment No One Warns You About in Body Image Healing](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/the-grief-and-resentment-no-one-warns) _2026-07-07 · Zoë Bisbing · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ And How to Start Working With It ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4zFxo9TETp1E) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Nutrition Skills We Never Learned: Understanding When Your Body Needs More Fuel](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/nutrition-skills-we-never-learned-979) _2026-07-06 · Gretchen Wallace · The Full Life_ A moment for getting to know your body + it's needs ## [Why Can’t We Have Nice Things? The Trade of Jaylen Brown](https://bousbous.com/2026/07/06/why-cant-we-have-nice-things-the-trade-of-jaylen-brown/) _2026-07-06 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ He s gone. The Celtics management traded Jaylen Brown and I m upset. Look, I know the world doesn t even begin to revolve around me or cater Continue reading ## [June in the rearview](https://www.almostsated.com/p/june-2026-edit) _2026-07-02 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ The stories that stayed with me, plus a look at what's ahead. ## [FAT Tuesday: Big Fig Mattress!](https://bodyimagewithbri.substack.com/p/fat-tuesday-big-fig-mattress) _2026-06-30 · Brianna Campos · Body Image with Bri_ A mattress designed for larger bodies ## [The Full Story with Virginia!](https://thefullxlife.substack.com/p/the-full-story-with-virginia) _2026-06-29 · Anna Durfey · The Full Life_ Introducing Virginia Newman from The Radical Dietitian. ## [The Roxbury International Film Festival: Transforming the Game; Reflecting on Life](https://bousbous.com/2026/06/29/the-roxbury-international-film-festival-transforming-the-game-reflecting-on-life/) _2026-06-29 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ Sometimes, I have to take a moment to realize I m truly living a dream. This week was my first film festival. I was like a kid Continue reading ## [A Self-Paced Body Image Course for Parents & Caregivers](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/a-self-paced-body-image-course-for) _2026-06-26 · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ Plus a BIG SUMMER SALE! ## [Ep. 181-My Body Image has Tanked...Sorta???](https://laurenkepler.podbean.com/e/ep-181-my-body-image-has-tankedsorta/) _2026-06-24 · Life Talks with Lauren_ Hi! This week on the pod I'm sharing some unfiltered thoughts I've had about my body lately. Is there a way I can practice body acceptance and still participate in beauty culture? Honestly, that's the only way I've been able to keep up my body acceptance practice. I've learned it's not about perfection. And I'll never feel good about my body 100% of the time. But I can at least work on showing up… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rjdajkszg9qrxq42/Ep_181_My_Body_Image_has_Tanked8y80w.mp3) ## [Balancing on Unstable Surfaces: The Antidotal Week](https://bousbous.com/2026/06/22/balancing-on-unstable-surfaces-the-antidotal-week/) _2026-06-22 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ This week was a lot. My head is still spinning after talking to bartenders about spiked drinks and the kid who told me that ice Continue reading ## [The Sephora employee who tried to save me](https://www.almostsated.com/p/summer-tinted-sunscreen) _2026-06-19 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ All I wanted was a tinted sunscreen that could stand up to Texas in summer and, perhaps, a little mountain biking. ## [THIS QUESTION will nurture your children's body image resilience...and so much more](https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/p/this-question-will-nurture-your-childrens) _2026-06-16 · Zoë Bisbing · Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing_ Works for us grown-ups too! ## [The Real Reason You're Still Stuck in Body Image or Other Issues for Christian Women](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/the-real-reason-youre-still-stuck-in-body-image-or-other-issues-for-christian-women) _2026-06-16 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Have you ever felt completely stuck when it comes to body image, or really ANY area where you just can't get unstuck, no matter what boxes you check? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the underlying reasons we stay stuck and offers a biblically-rooted path toward true freedom. Episode Highlights Why Do We Get Stuck? Exploring the feeling of desperation and stuckness, especially around… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/59931e1a-f1af-4cc1-9f64-b45f010ae967/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Ep. 180-The Truth about my Postpartum Experience](https://laurenkepler.podbean.com/e/ep-180-the-truth-about-my-postpartum-experience/) _2026-06-16 · Life Talks with Lauren_ The truth is...everyone experiences postpartum differently. No two experiences are the exact same. And really, there's no point in comparing. But for me, it was helpful to hear stories of different people's experiences. So today I'm telling you about mine. The most challenging part, the best part, and how I prepared myself for life with a newborn. Tune in and let's chat! Find me on IG… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h3zagtdihec3y5w6/Ep_180-The_Truth_about_my_Postpartum_Experiencebuchi.mp3) ## [Drugged Drinks in Boston? Contingency, Mitigation and Risks](https://bousbous.com/2026/06/15/drugged-drinks-in-boston-contingency-mitigation-and-risks/) _2026-06-15 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ A friend sent me an Instagram post about drugged drinks in Boston, so I thought, is this real—can I write about it? I talked to bartenders who Continue reading ## [Too fat, too thin, too old, too sexy](https://www.almostsated.com/p/is-swimsuit-runway-body-image-aging) _2026-06-11 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ What the SI Swimsuit Runway Show reveals about our beliefs around beauty, aging, and women’s bodies. ## [Stop the Self-Judgment Shame Cycle: For Perfectionists Who Tend to Be Hard on Themselves](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/stop-the-self-judgment-shame-cycle-for-perfectionists-who-tend-to-be-hard-on-themselves) _2026-06-09 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are you tired of shouldering the weight of impossible standards and harsh self-judgment? This week on the podcast, Shannon Popkin returns for an honest conversation about judging-especially the way perfectionists measure themselves with a critical, merciless scoop. In this compassionate and insightful episode, you'll hear: - Why "judge not" is more nuanced than you might think, and how the Bible… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/79ece851-e2d2-409e-9f8c-b45501024a40/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Ep. 179-I'm a Mommy](https://laurenkepler.podbean.com/e/ep-179-im-a-mommy/) _2026-06-09 · Life Talks with Lauren_ Hey friends! I'm back from my long hiatus (I always come back hehe). And I can officially say I'm a mommy! Our baby Zayoma arrived March 30th and it's been a whirlwind since. But a good whirlwind. Hit play so we can chat and you can get all the updates. Talk soon! If you aren't already, come connect with me on IG @laurenmkepler Love youuuu [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hpfavd2jtv96i9ki/Ep_179-I_m_a_Mommy64f4y.mp3) ## [Surviving History: Denim, Bunker Hill and Executive Order 14253](https://bousbous.com/2026/06/08/surviving-history-denim-bunker-hill-and-executive-order-14253/) _2026-06-08 · Sheila Penelope Thorne · Balancing on Unstable Surfaces_ This was a mistake — maybe it wasn t the best idea to wear a denim jumpsuit when it is 80 degrees to teach a yoga Continue reading ## [Cultivating Peace: Understanding Anxiety, Control, and God's Design feat: Nichole Suvar](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/nichole-suvar-anxiety) _2026-06-02 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are anxious thoughts stealing your peace? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of worry, perfectionism, or rigid control-sometimes without even realizing it? You're not alone, and you don't have to face this struggle in silence. In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the pervasive reality of anxiety-what it feels like, why so many of us miss the signs, and how faith intersects with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/49d7184d-26c5-4640-86ab-b45500eec2e0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [The divine pleasure of not waiting](https://www.almostsated.com/p/the-divine-pleasure-of-not-waiting) _2026-05-28 · Kristi Koeter · Almost Sated_ How many of us are postponing our lives while trying to become more worthy of living them?