#166: Making Body Image "Less Gross" + Processing Overwhelming Feelings with Deb Schachter, Body Image Therapist
Can we ever get enough support with our body image? Probably not. So, Abbie welcomes Deb Schachter, an incredible therapist who specializes in body image, for a deeper dive into the messy, multi-dimensional nature of body image.
This conversation touches on analogies and helpful reframes that we haven't yet talked about on the pod -- full of lightbulb moments -- so it's an episode you won't want to miss.
Listen for more on:
how societal pressures influence our perceptions
body image beyond our appearance
the significance of mindfulness and curiosity in navigating body image challenges
using vulnerability and humor
the healing power of acknowledging difficult feelings
how to get through painful moments of comparison
the way our relationships shape our self-perception
whether self-acceptance can build safety in relationships
what it actually means to foster a healthier body image
Behind the paywall (on Substack and Patreon), Deb and Abbie delve into:
fearing your partner isn’t attracted to you
how to handle our own body insecurities in relationships
the complexities of intimacy and body image
what can help with body image in perimenopause
tools for understanding our needs and feelings
the significance of self-care in body image
how to build resilience to the inevitability of bad body image moments
More About Deb:
Deb Schachter is nationally recognized as a leading clinician in the areas of body image and eating disorder recovery. She has dedicated her 30-year career to helping people unpack their body’s story and the wisdom it has to offer. She brings authenticity, curiosity and compassion to her work and emphasizes the profound power that connection has in the healing process. She integrates playfulness and mindfulness into her workshops, individual and group work and is inspired by how unique the growth process is for each of us. She believes wholeheartedly that we all have the ability to find our inner alignment and has seen how her confidence in her clients translates into change. Blending together her East Coast sensibility and her West Coast spirit, Deb has developed a language and an approach that is accessible to all. Deb is the co-author of Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing which was published in October, 2024 and she and her co-author, Whitney Otto, offer workshops for both clients and clinicians to become more skillful and connected to their body image work.
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