Episode 10: Sex work, body image, & plastic surgery: my self love journey

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Erica's Journey to Self-Love: Embracing Imperfection In this emotionally charged episode, Erica, host of 'You're Not a Bad Person,' shares her deeply personal journey toward self-acceptance and self-love. Through candid storytelling, she reflects on her past struggles with body image, validation from external sources, and the pressures of societal beauty standards. Erica reveals how her experiences with dieting, plastic surgery, and sex work led to a cycle of self-hatred, as she continuously sought external affirmation. She opens up about the emptiness felt despite achieving societal ideals and emphasizes the importance of internal healing and self-compassion. Erica encourages listeners to find peace with their bodies and pasts, asserting that self-love stems from within rather than from external validation. She hopes her story resonates with others on similar self-growth journeys.

01:27 The Journey of Self-Love

02:56 Struggles with Body Image

04:55 Seeking Validation Through External Means

05:34 The Impact of Social Media and Beauty Standards

08:31 The Plastic Surgery Spiral

13:08 Realizations and Healing

16:22 The Dark Side of Validation

32:20 Embracing Self-Worth Beyond Appearance

39:42 Conclusion: Love and Acceptance