In this episode of Becoming Anchored, co-host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by co-host and licensed therapist Lauren Jackson.
Together they explore the deeper meaning and impact of comments about appearance.
Key Takeaways:
- Commenting on Appearance: Lauren and Laura discuss a comment they often hear of, “You look great, have you lost weight?” Lauren discusses that commenting on appearance often has good intentions behind it, however, there are underlying messages and beliefs attached to it.
- Underlying Beliefs Attached to Appearance: Lauren gives examples of different beliefs that may follow: “I am now accepted because I have lost weight and the idea that “thin is good and fat is bad”. Laura discusses how society perpetuates the idea of using our physical body to get love, acceptance, belonging, and care.
- Moving Away From Appearance-Based Comments: Laura encourages us to explore how we want to respond differently if we do notice someone changes physically. Together we discuss exploring if commenting on someone’s appearance or body adds value or meaning to the relationship. They challenge us to find other points of connection with our loved ones other than commenting on appearance.
This episode provides insight into the effects of appearance-based comments and how to navigate these comments.
Homework: Reflect when someone has commented on your appearance, how did you internalize it, and what did you believe about yourself?
Affirmation: “Your worth is innate.”
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