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Roxanne Darling's avatar

You two really covered the body territory here; thank you! What might still be missing is the element of self-acceptance, though that vibe runs through this interview. I don't think anyone should ever be shamed for wanting to care for their body, nor for choosing to ignore their body. Each person's history and physicality is IMO what we should aim to understand.

I left a science career in my mid-twenties to study ballet with 14 year olds, having learned in hindsight I really was trying to get out of my head and occupy my body. All kinds of stuff ensued from there, none of which I regret though some of which I am not proud of. In any case, each person has one body and it's incredibly personal!

Learning how to try new things and accept/reject based on personal preferences is also the experience of living life, maturing into one's true self, etc. We benefit from the continual reminders.

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Sarah Best's avatar

I’ve come a long way in terms of appreciating and respecting my body, but the idea of feeling constantly at war, is definitely something I can relate to.

Resistance training has totally had totally flipped my thinking about a whole range of things related to body image, strength, femininity, and so much more. Thanks for sharing the interview with Amanda.

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