83. Core Beliefs

In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Bri discusses the challenges of self-advocacy within the context of body image and core beliefs. She recounts a personal experience at the Sacramento Airport where she found herself struggling to ask for a wheelchair accommodation due to an injury. Bri explores the layers of body image distress, internalized ableism, and the difficulty of allowing oneself to ask for help. Through examining core beliefs and emotional triggers, she identifies a deep-seated fear of being perceived as a fraud by her clients and herself. The episode highlights the importance of understanding and reframing core beliefs, the role of emotional work in body image healing, and the necessity of compassion and patience in the journey toward self-acceptance. Bri offers practical advice on navigating distressful body image moments and emphasizes the value of vulnerability in the healing process.

 

00:53 Core Beliefs and Body Image

01:13 A Personal Story from Sacramento Airport

03:33 The Struggle with Asking for Help

03:45 Injury and Vulnerability

05:32 Unpacking Body Image Distress

11:58 Core Beliefs Worksheet: A Practical Guide

16:37 The Emotional Weight of Self-Advocacy

24:50 Reframing Core Beliefs

28:08 Conclusion: Embracing Vulnerability

 

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