Liv & Tiffany

Breaking Free: Your Recovery. Your Way.

Liv & Tiffany

  • 022 Body Obsession with Shannon Whaley

022 Body Obsession with Shannon Whaley

Tuesday 24th September 2019

Shannon Whaley talks about body acceptance, challenging diet culture, and personal recovery in 'Breaking Free: Your Recovery, Your Way'.
42 minutes
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Breaking Free: Your Recovery. Your Way.
Author:
Liv & Tiffany
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Shannon Whaley: Embracing Body Acceptance and Challenging Diet Culture

Our value and our worth doesn't come from how we look.
Ever felt the pressure to fit into society's narrow standards of beauty? Shannon Whaley knows that struggle all too well. In this episode of 'Breaking Free: Your Recovery, Your Way', hosts Liv and Tiffany chat with Shannon, a certified storytelling and marketing coach, about her personal journey toward body acceptance. Shannon opens up about the significant decision to remove her breast implants and the profound lessons she learned along the way.
This isn't just a story about physical changes; it's about redefining self-worth and setting boundaries with those around you. Shannon dives into the pervasive nature of diet culture and how it affects our mental and emotional health. She stresses the importance of therapy and trauma work in the recovery process, highlighting that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each person's path to recovery is unique, and finding what works for you is crucial.
The episode is a refreshing take on how to challenge societal norms around body image and prioritize mental well-being. Whether you're at the beginning of your recovery journey or looking for new perspectives, Shannon's insights offer a compelling reason to tune in. Liv and Tiffany create a supportive space where listeners can feel empowered to break free from conventional expectations and embrace their individual paths.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode provides valuable takeaways for anyone grappling with body image issues or seeking a more fulfilling recovery journey. Tune in to hear Shannon's inspiring story and learn how you too can prioritize your mental and emotional health over appearance.