Sturdy Girl

In episode 57 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess delves into the pressure of loving every aspect of our bodies and instead promotes the more attainable goal of body acceptance. Key points include the unrealistic standards set by social media, the harmful effects of forced self-love, and practical steps such as curating social media feeds, using realistic affirmations, and practicing sensory awareness to cultivate a healthier body image. Jess emphasizes that our bodies are vessels for experiencing life...

In episode 56 of Sturdy Girl, Jess delves into understanding the difference between thoughts and beliefs and how they shape our body image. She introduces a game to identify these and explains the influence of media, personal experiences, and cultural norms on our perceptions of our bodies. Jess provides practical steps to unlearn harmful body image beliefs, including becoming aware of negative thoughts, challenging them, and replacing criticism with curiosity. She emphasizes the importance o...

In episode 55 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess guides listeners through a reflective journey, imagining themselves at age 96, contemplating life's meaningful moments rather than daily tasks and regrets. Key points include prioritizing experiences over perfection, finding joy and connections, and the importance of living authentically. She references insights from 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying' by Brony Ware and '4,000 Weeks' by Oliver Berkman, and shares a personal an...

In episode 54 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are meaningful, personally tailored, and aligned with your core values. She guides listeners through performing a 'goal audit' to ensure their goals are intrinsically rewarding and not influenced by external pressures. Key points include making goals personally meaningful, ensuring they are your own, aligning them with your values, and performing a gut-check to confirm they reflect yo...

This episode explores the concept of body image and provides research-backed keys to improve how we perceive our bodies. Key points include: Body image is more about our thoughts than our physical bodies. Personal anecdotes from Jess about her journey from obsessive running to powerlifting. Defining and differentiating the four types of body image: perceptual, affective, cognitive, and behavioral. The importance of awareness in recognizing and reframing negative tho...