At War With Our Bodies
" Perhaps it was that aunt who, in passing, compared us to a sister a cousin, highlighting her nice physical attributes and bemoaning our flaws. Perhaps it was those classmates who teased us day in and day out - mercilessly mocking some aspect of our physical nature."
Excerpt from: Locker Room DiariesSelf confessed 'workout junkie' Leslie Goldman takes a witty look at the workout culture and what drives women to seek the perfect body - "an introspective exploration of body image [and] a delve into locker room subculture."
In Conversation With Brené Brown
SureWoman talks to Dr. Brené Brown, author of
I Thought It Was Just Me about ways women can overcome feelings of shame.
Nobody is Perfect: Body Image and Shame
Dr. Brené Brown, author of
I Thought It Was Just Me,on the expectations, fears and shame that's all connected to body image.
Bodies and Souls: The Century Project -Women from all walks of life courageously bare their bodies and souls for The Century Project, a provocative document of women embracing themselves.
Bodies and Souls: Women and Their Stories
Excerpts from Bodies and Souls.
Bodies and Souls Photographer Frank Cordelle
Committed to Tne Century Project for over 25 years ago, Cordelle talks about why it was important to publish the book of women sharing their naked truths.
Taking Back The Power over Our BodiesWe're so used to the negative thoughts that we have about our own bodies, it's hard to see women like us celebrating what we consider flawed or imperfect.
More Body and Self Image Articles
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Feminine Standard
Does Age Affect Our Self Esteem?
A Real Woman.
Body Image: What Do You See In The Mirror?
Sexy At Any Age
spare A Gram of Self_confidence?
Having Affirmative Power: Self-Worth
Loving Every Phenomenal Part of You
You Are Unique
Who's the Inner Critic?
Real Women Have Curves
Loving Our Bodies As Is
Redefining Beauty
Belly Dancing for The Mid-Life Soul Part II
Body Outlaws
Self Love
Model Behavior: Former model on Beauty
