Nourishing Words with Heidi Schauster

Nourishing Words with Heidi Schauster

From Body Loathing and Dysmorphia to Body Neutrality and Embodiment

Reflections on Healing the Relationship We Have with Our Bodies

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Heidi Schauster
May 13, 2025
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Body Dysmorphia is a term young people are throwing around lately. It comes from the condition Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a mental health condition where you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived flaws or defects in your appearance, typically a flaw that appears minor or can’t even be seen by others.

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