Protect Yourself from Body Shaming: A Psychologist's Take on Body Positivity | Prriyanka Kharrb

In this episode of The Laalttain, psychologist Prriyanka Kharrb explores the impact of body shaming on mental and physical health. She explains the difference between Body Shaming and Humor, and how humor can unintentionally harm. Prriyanka also addresses the rise of eating disorders in India, breaking down body shaming into Direct (psychological, emotional, and physical effects) and Indirect (primary, secondary, and internalized) body shaming.
She shares practical steps to overcome body shaming:
Internal Work: Journaling, self-love, accepting your culture.
External Work: Communicating feelings, filtering content, and mindful humor.
Prriyanka also suggests expanding your body to reject body shaming and emphasizes the importance of appreciating personality traits over appearance.
This video offers valuable insights for anyone struggling with body image or looking to understand body shaming better.
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