61. The Mama body
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Adeline's heartfelt narrative about her journey towards body acceptance, particularly influenced by her experiences with motherhood. She shares her struggles with body image during her teenage years, but later discovers her physical strength through activities like dance and aerial silks. However, life's challenges such as asthma, financial constraints, and the demands of motherhood impact her ability to maintain her physical health.
She gained significant weight during her pregnancies and initially felt a sense of loss and disconnect from her body due to the changes. She then learns to love and care for her body, focusing on its strength and resilience rather than its appearance. The episode emphasizes the importance of hormonal health and encourages women, especially mothers, to embrace their bodies as they are, acknowledging the unique challenges they face.
0:25 Intro on our relationship with our body
0:46 Adeline's younger body story
2:50 Effect of pregnancies on the body
4:05 Feelings towards the body
4:45 Regaining control
5:35 About hormonal health
7:25 Look at your body
8:15 How I got there
Mentionned in the episode:
Nicole Jardim - book : Fix your period, IG @nicolemjardim
Mariah Berendt @nourishyourcycle
Extra on the subject: @thebirdspapaya
Website: ohmama.ca
Come talk about your feel about your body on instagram @ohmamaworld
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