Explore how body dysmorphia often stems from childhood shame and narcissistic parenting, plus practical steps to break free from feeling fundamentally unlovable and develop genuine self-compassion.

Understanding body dysmorphia. Internal as shame that comes from being raised by narcissists. How to overcome feeling unlovable?


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Nia: Hey everyone, welcome back to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Nia, and I'm here with Miles, and we are genuinely excited to dive into something that hits so close to home for so many of us.
Miles: Absolutely, Nia. Today we're exploring body dysmorphia-but not just as a standalone issue. We're looking at it through this lens of shame and narcissistic parenting, and ultimately, how to break free from feeling fundamentally unlovable.
Nia: Right, and I think what's so powerful about this topic is how interconnected everything is. Like, on the surface someone might think they just hate how they look, but there's often this whole web of childhood experiences underneath.