92. Body Confidence Has Nothing To Do With Your Body

In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Bri challenges the idea that confidence comes simply from “doing the thing,” arguing that without thought awareness and body connection, change won’t stick. She reframes confidence as self-assurance: not the absence of discomfort. Brie shares her history with dieting, bariatric surgery at 19, and the ongoing body image pain that persisted even at a smaller size, leading to a 2015 breaking point to start living her life. She discusses dating fears, fetishization, and values alignment. 

03:59 Health And Weight Loss Trap

05:18 Bariatric Surgery Reality

09:07 Breaking Point In 2015

12:11 Dating Fear And Fat Bias

14:40 Self Assurance Framework

15:04 Step One Self Talk Audit

15:41 Step Two Values Reality Test

17:16 Step Three Cement Chair Confidence

21:24 Step Four Trauma Informed Exposure

25:41 Living With Ongoing Body Grief
 

EPISODE RESOURCES

Episode 21: Bri’s Body Image Breaking Point 

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