S2 Episode 9: Body Image in Midlife

Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of Me

Body image. Yep, we’re going there. It’s a topic that impacts us throughout a lifetime, but how does midlife shape this conversation?

Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me.

In this episode, join co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb as they chat about body image in midlife. You will hear:

* Anita’s and Erica’s personal experiences with body image in midlife

* Why and how societal expectations surrounding beauty can impact body image in midlife

* The role of self-compassion in navigating body image challenges in midlife

* The value of prioritising function over appearance

* Why open discussions about body image can be supportive for the individual and the collective.

We’re so glad you’re here. It’s time to live life on your terms. It’s time for Midlife Unfiltered.

About your Midlife Unfiltered Hosts:

Anita McLachlan was at the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years. As Australia’s Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped thousands of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. She’s now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings.

Erica Webb is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges of being a sensitive human in an often insensitive world.

Connect with Anita and Erica at Midlife Unfiltered:

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Exploring Body Image in Midlife

03:57 Personal Reflections on Change

09:57 The Gray Hair Dilemma

13:47 Societal Expectations and Beauty Standards

19:58 Function Over Appearance

26:11 Navigating Conversations About Body Image

32:06 The Importance of Self-Compassion

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