Why we obsess over our bodies during times of stress

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Navigating miscarriage - What a pre- and postpartum specialist wishes she had known

Claire Falconer, a pre- and post-natal specialist, spent five years preparing her body for baby. So when two miscarriages happened in a row, she was left reeling. Her body, she felt at the time, had betrayed her. And she didn't know what to do next. So she contacted professionals ...  Show more

Body comments, online trolls, plus sized modeling and more with Denise Mercedes

How do you handle someone commenting on your body? What if that person is a stranger on the internet? What if it's your mom? And what is the plus-sized modeling industry really like? Today's guest talks us through it all.Meet Denise Mercedes, the amazing model and influencer with ...  Show more

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