Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2753: Jessi Kneeland delves into the complex relationship between knowing and feeling when it comes to body image issues. While many people intellectually understand societal pressures and the harm caused by beauty standards, they still struggle with self-judgment and body dissatisfaction. Kneeland explains how acknowledging and offering compassion to these feelings rather than fighting them can help start the healing process. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/knowing-vs-feeling Quotes to ponder: "You might think that knowing all of those things would make a person feel better but you would be wrong." "Being unable to stop thinking about, monitoring, hating, or wanting to change your body doesn’t mean you’re crazy, stupid, weak, or superficial it just means you’re a human being doing your best to survive." "Compassion and acceptance have the power to start the healing process in your body instead of just your mind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices