{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6199599c-453b-4c85-ad1f-9cdbf22ed6d8/6809cf9a332ab2153e9d5e0c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"438: All the Things Wrong with Me","description":"<p>In this episode, we take inspiration from the iconic “Mean Girls” scene where the Plastics nitpick their flaws. We chat about self-criticism, body image, social media comparisons and how to choose a path of self-acceptance instead. If you're sick of those thoughts... \"all the things wrong with me\" kinda thoughts... tune in!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is what we spoke about during the episode</strong></p><ul><li>Social media and influencers affect the skincare culture which leads to young girls wanting anti-aging products.</li><li>How do we welcome in less comparison and judgement, and more peace, more acceptance and joy?</li><li>Practising self-acceptance daily is a reminder of the truth that you are amazing just as you are. This is why we created <a href=\"https://geni.us/merrybody\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MerryBody.</a></li><li>You can't just practise self-acceptance in the moments where you need it.</li><li>If you put a pause in between that self-criticism thought, it allows you to add reasoning and questioning of that thought.</li><li>Carla just laughed off a comment about her postpartum belly. That's self-acceptance!</li><li>Self-acceptance doesn’t mean complacency. It means taking care of yourself holistically, not just being \"thin\" or what the world thinks you should look or feel like.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're not yet a MerryBody member, sign up for the <a href=\"https://geni.us/merrybody\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7-day trial</a> not just to exercise daily but also to practise self-acceptance.</p><p><br></p><p>If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.</p><p><br></p><p>Always merrymaking,</p><p>Emma + Carla</p><p>P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a>. Asking for help is pure courage.</p>","author_name":"Emma and Carla Papas"}