From teen years spent trying to fit in… to motherhood that reshapes not just your body but your identity — this new episode peels back the layers on how women’s relationships with their bodies evolve. 🩶Co-host Judy Daghestani + Baraa El Sabbagh - a Dietitian and Adidas Athlete - open up about growing up between California + the Middle East during the era of Victoria’s Secret models and beauty pageants, cultural beauty pressures, and the unspoken weight of comparison. They explore what happens when admiration turns into obsession — and how to find your way back to partnership with your body instead of judgment through structured, flexible eating habits.If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt you weren’t enough, this one’s for you. 🪞We dive into: -Seeing your body as an object to treating it like a partner-Generational + cross-cultural beauty trends that shaped our self-worth-Body comments during family visits that stayed with them -Pregnancy & motherhood as turning points for body appreciation-Simple food structure that supports freedom, not fear-Why our body is only 10% of who we are-Reparenting themselves so their kids inherit a healthier narrative00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Balanced Not Boring00:29 – Guest Intro: Baraa Sabbagh’s Wellness Journey01:15 – Understanding Body Image in Women02:04 – Trigger Warning & Episode Overview02:25 – When Body Image Awareness Begins02:56 – Cultural Shifts & Body Comparison04:05 – Puberty, Identity & Belonging05:01 – Thinness Culture & Media Influence05:42 – Victoria’s Secret & Unrealistic Beauty Standards07:03 – Impact of Teenage Body Ideals07:39 – How Early Conditioning Affects Women Today09:02 – Shifting From Pressure to Body Respect09:56 – Pregnancy’s Role in Body Acceptance11:07 – Seeing the Body as Miraculous, Not an Object12:05 – Mindful Nourishment During Pregnancy12:40 – Fitness Extremes & Perfectionism in Our 20s13:23 – When Healthy Becomes Controlling14:21 – Perfectionism, High Standards & Self-Pressure16:13 – Stress, Gut Health & the Mind-Body Connection17:47 – Breaking the Cycle of Extreme Dieting18:27 – Asking “Why?” Behind Your Health Goals19:30 – Balancing Discipline With Flexibility20:49 – Intuitive Eating vs Structured Eating22:47 – Building Trust With Your Body23:37 – Enjoying Food Without Guilt24:55 – “Just Get Back On Track” Mindset25:44 – Big Picture Thinking Around Health26:25 – Accepting Natural Body Changes27:15 – Emotional Eating & Mindful Awareness28:33 – Breaking Unhealthy Eating Cycles29:06 – Motherhood, Stress & Healthy Routines29:56 – Glow With B: Supporting Women Holistically31:40 – Why Meal Variety Matters for Families32:10 – How to Raise Kids With a Healthy Body Image33:01 – Food & Body as Only 10% of the Pie34:02 – Embodying Balance as a Parent36:04 – Body Comments in Arab Culture37:29 – Disempowering Hurtful Comments38:07 – Breaking Generational Conditioning39:33 – Confidence & Protecting Your Peace40:08 – Body Ideals Across Cultures41:19 – What She Eats in a Day (Realistic Day of Eating)42:09 – One Tip to Start Eating More Mindfully43:12 – What Her Body Would Say Today43:39 – Working With Your Body, Not Against It44:26 – Practicing Real (Not Cringe) Self-Love45:13 – Your Body as a Partner, Not an Enemy46:06 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Baraa🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify & YouTube @balancednotboringpodcast

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