Selves Unedited
Selves Unedited
Podcast Description
Join Stanford-trained psychologists Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn as they dive into the science and soul of everything related to eating disorders (and disordered eating), body image, and finding ways to love ourselves. Through evidence-based insights and heartfelt conversations, we’ll uncover the keys to personal growth, authentic values, and a life filled with meaning. Whether you or a loved one are seeking freedom from distress around eating, shape, or weight, this podcast is your guide to living fully and thriving unapologetically.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on eating disorders, body image issues, and the journey to self-acceptance, with episodes like Managing Holiday Stress and Eating with Meaning, Grace, and Self-Compassion highlighting practical strategies to navigate challenging times. Other themes include creating authentic living based on personal values, exploring the role of mindfulness in recovery, and encouraging self-compassion through expert insights and heartfelt discussions.
Join Stanford-trained psychologists Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn as they dive into the science and soul of everything related to eating disorders (and disordered eating), body image, and finding ways to love ourselves. Through evidence-based insights and heartfelt conversations, we’ll uncover the keys to personal growth, authentic values, and a life filled with meaning. Whether you or a loved one are seeking freedom from distress around eating, shape, or weight, this podcast is your guide to living fully and thriving unapologetically.
In this follow-up episode of Selves Unedited, Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn return to the topic of authenticity—this time focusing on practical ways to navigate the space between external pressure and internal truth.
They explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) forces that shape our image decisions—everything from fashion trends and social comparison to fears about how we’re perceived. Whether you’re a teenager figuring out your style or an adult navigating aging, image, or identity, this conversation offers tools to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what you actually want.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 How to tell if a decision is driven by fear or grounded in self-confidence
🔹 The role of language—“I have to” vs. “I want to”—in revealing our motivation
🔹 How social and cultural messages influence our sense of authenticity
🔹 Why image decisions can feel high-stakes
🔹 What true authenticity feels like—and how to move toward it
Notable Insights:
💬 If you notice that it’s fear-based, it might be a clue that it’s not aligned with authenticity.
💬 We’re all influenced—no one is completely untouched. The goal isn’t to escape influence, but to recognize it.
💬 Grace matters. For ourselves, our kids, our families—we’re all doing our best to figure this out.
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