465-Body Image Perfectionism

You've been doing the body image work. So why are you still having " bad body image days?"

Because the goal was never to stop having them.

In this episode, I'm breaking down body image perfectionism — the belief that if you heal enough, do the work long enough, follow the protocol closely enough, you'll arrive at a place where your body never bothers you again. That's not healing. That's perfectionism with a wellness label on it.

I share the DM conversation that sparked this episode, real examples from my own life — including a chronic pain flare up and a feminist graphic tee that didn't go as planned — and what body image healing actually looks like when it's working.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• What body image perfectionism is and why it's keeping you stuck
• Why body neutrality — not body positivity — is the actual goal
• What it means to ride the body image experience instead of chasing perfectionism
• How chronic health conditions and healthism feed the same perfectionism trap
• What health professionals must understand before coaching body image effectively

Mentioned in the show:

The Body Image Coaching Immersive: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching-mentorship-immersive/

Coach Corner Vault: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coach-corner

Non-Diet Client Assessment Tool: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/clientassessment

Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/non-diet-coaching-certification/