How would you describe the relationship that you have with your body?

If your answer is anything less than extraordinary,

this episode is for you. Let's dive in.

Welcome to the School of Self-Image, where personal development meets style.

Here's your hostess, master life coach, Tanya Lee.

Hello, hello, gorgeous friends.

It is a good day because I am finally back in my office

and just excited to record this podcast. I'm excited to work on some really fun projects

that we have going on and I'm actually excited to leave tomorrow to celebrate my best friend's

50th birthday. I was packing yesterday for this trip and received a text from her assistant

that said, basically, hey, don't forget to bring your swimsuit. There's going to be a hot tub.

And I remember a time you all where that one text would have sent me into a spiral.

For years, I did not want to wear a swimsuit. I had a very negative relationship with my body

and looking back now, I can see how I missed out on so many incredible moments

because of my own body shape. I remember taking my daughter to the pool when she was little

and her saying, hey, mom, get in the pool with me. And I was over there wrapped up from head to toe

because I didn't want anyone to see me in a swimsuit. And all of those little moments that I missed

because of my brain. And basically, that was what was happening. It was my unmanaged brain telling me

that I wasn't good enough, that my body wasn't good enough, which then caused me to try to hide my

body and shame. Now, I am the first person to put on a swimsuit. And my body is not

perfect by society standards. I have a C-section scar, so a little bit of my belly hangs over.

I have a lot of stretch marks, got a little bit of cellulite, and don't care.

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