How to Appreciate Your Changing Menopause Body with Dr. Charlotte Ord
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If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Whose body is this?” or felt frustrated that no matter what you do, your body just won’t "cooperate", this episode is definitely for you.
In this episode, counseling psychologist and author Dr. Charlotte Ord joins me to unpack the complicated and often painful relationship many women have with their bodies in midlife. Together, we explore how body appreciation (not love or positivity) can be a radical, grounding act in a world that constantly tells us we need fixing.
Whether you're in the thick of perimenopause or just tired of the internal war with your body, this conversation is a gentle but empowering invitation to shift the focus from what your body looks like to what it does for you.
You'll Learn:
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Why appreciating your body doesn’t mean loving every wrinkle, roll, or stretch mark
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The hidden roots of body dissatisfaction—and why it’s not your fault
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How digital media reinforces toxic ideals (and how to fight back)
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What makes body appreciation different from body positivity or neutrality
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Why accepting that your body will change is the first step toward peace
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Small daily practices to interrupt negative self-talk and reconnect with your body
Key Quotes:
"Improving your body image isn’t about losing weight or changing your shape. It’s about establishing a practice of kindness, compassion, and respect.”
"The more you’re able to practice noticing when physical or emotional pain shows up… the more choice you have, because then you are actually in a position where you can choose to act in service of your values."
“We tend to take care of the things that we like."
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Connect with Dr. Charlotte Ord
The Website: https://www.charlotteord.com
Instagram: @drcharlotteord Grab the Book: Body Confident You, Body Confident Kid
Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!
- Why You Need to Put Capacity, Self-Compassion, & Self-Care on the Menu
- The Problem with Perfectionism with Alana Van Der Sluys
- What Every Woman Needs to Know About Body Image in Midlife with Summer Innanen
- The Body Acceptance Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in the Suck
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