When you have IBS, your body image can be altered both in what you see and what you feel.   Social media can flood your feed with the ideal body… even though posing, editing,and filters are being used to achieve their look.   This can lead to people trying to look like the images they see online and being frustrated when bloating and other physical symptoms make achieving the look difficult.    In this episode, we cover: What is body image [1:07] What is positive body image [2:46] What is negative body image [3:55] Can body image fluctuate [4:56] Societal beauty standards [7:28] Physical changes as a result of a chronic condition [8:52] Can mental health affect body image  [12:41] Is this your fault [13:52] What can be done  [15:41]   Mentioned in this episode: Self compassion by Kristen Neff   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu... Track your symptoms & understand your body better  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal