#92 - From Body Grief to Body Acceptance: The Way Forward with Amanda Mittman

The Midlife Feast

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You know the overwhelming and even sometimes paralyzing feelings you battle when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or a photo? It’s when the image we see in front of us doesn’t match the image in our brain. That’s body grief.

In this episode, I’ve invited Registered Dietitian, Amanda Mittman to tackle this subject with me. We’re calling out why body grief has so many layers you might not be aware of, and why it becomes even more complex when the curve balls of perimenopause and aging are added to the mix. While there is a lot to process, you’ll be encouraged to know that you don’t have to stay stuck here either. Amanda shares some incredibly practical strategies for how to move through the pain and into body acceptance, reminding us why it’s just the opposite of just “giving up”.
To learn more about Amanda and the work she does, check out her website at www.happyvalleynutrition.com or follow her on Instagram at @BitchinbodyimageRD.

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Chapters

1. Managing Body Grief in Midlife (00:00:00)

2. Perimenopause, Aging, and Body Confidence (00:09:28)

3. Managing Clothing Change and Body Acceptance (00:13:54)

4. Accepting Body, Finding Community in Midlife (00:21:24)