92. Body Confidence Has Nothing To Do With Your Body

In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Bri challenges the idea that confidence comes simply from "doing the thing," arguing that without thought awareness and body connection, change won't stick. She reframes confidence as self-assurance: not the absence of discomfort. Brie shares her history with dieting, bariatric surgery at 19, and the ongoing body image pain that persisted even at a smaller size, leading to a 2015 breaking point to start living her life. She discusses dating fears, fetishization, and values alignment. 03:59 Health And Weight Loss Trap 05:18 Bariatric Surgery Reality 09:07 Breaking Point In 2015 12:11 Dating Fear And Fat Bias 14:40 Self Assurance Framework 15:04 Step One Self Talk Audit 15:41 Step Two Values Reality Test 17:16 Step Three Cement Chair Confidence 21:24 Step Four Trauma Informed Exposure 25:41 Living With Ongoing Body Grief EPISODE RESOURCES Episode 21: Bri's Body Image Breaking Point WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/seven-steps