69. Function > Form: Training Your Brain to Notice What Your Body Can Do

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of appreciating body functionality over aesthetics to build confidence and resilience in body image.

What if you stopped judging your body for how it looks — and started appreciating what it can do? This episode explores body functionality appreciation, a research-backed practice that shifts focus from aesthetics to ability. You’ll learn how noticing what your body does builds confidence, self-efficacy, and long-term body image resilience, and how to approach it without slipping into ableism. We’ll cover: The science behind body functionality and why it matters for positive body imageHow sel...

People in this episode

Host: Jess Heiss

Topics covered

• body functionality
• positive body image
• self-efficacy
• confidence
• ableism

Keywords

• body image
• functionality
• self-esteem
• mental health
• fitness

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