Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Michele Kambolis for a wide ranging conversation about body image, aging, mental health, Buddhism, Free to Be, and so much more.  Dr. Kambolis is a mind-body health specialist, a meditation teacher, a registered therapist, and an acclaimed author and speaker who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Michele hosts meditations every Monday via Zoom for followers around the world. Her new book, When Women Rise, is a timely, transformative, and inspiring guide for women who want to bring more joy, power, and peace into their lives. SHORT ON TIME?  3:00 - Michele’s relationship with her body and the dichotomy she feels living as a female in our society  8:15 - How we move past judging, comparing, and fixing in regards to our thoughts about our bodies  15:00 - Where Michele currently stands on anti-aging and beauty procedures for her own body, and what brought her to this place  22:00 - Practices for prioritizing and practicing presence in your life  26:00 - How body image plays into the growing levels of stress, depression and anxiety amongst kids, and what Free to Be is doing about it  32:00 - The emotions that occur during a growth period  35:00 - Michelle’s recommendations for handling hard moments in life  39:00 - What Michelle’s experience as a Buddhist has taught her about presence, aging and death Find Dr. Kambolis on Instagram at @drmichelekambolis or www.michelekamoblis.com Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here! https://calendly.com/rawbeautytalks/20min?month=2023-10 Are you loving the show? We’d be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts!  Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website