About this episode

Gem Ponting shares her experience with body dysmorphic disorder and the impact of cosmetic surgery, emphasizing self-compassion and forgiveness in healing.

In this episode, Gem Ponting shares her experience with BDD, particularly the impact cosmetic surgery can have on the condition. She also highlights the power of self-compassion and forgiveness in the healing process.

People in this episode

Guest: Gem Ponting

Topics covered

• body dysmorphic disorder
• cosmetic surgery
• self-compassion
• forgiveness
• healing process

Keywords

• BDD
• body dysmorphic disorder
• cosmetic surgery
• self-compassion
• forgiveness
• healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BDD Foundation

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