Conversations with Cam The Freedom of Owning Exactly Who You Are with Jessamyn Stanley
In this episode, I sit down with Jessamyn Stanley, the internationally renowned yoga instructor, writer, and body positive queer activist. We dive into vulnerability and honesty right out the gates and talk about the act of having compassion for trolls versus wanting to correct them, Jessamyn’s experience as a face of the wellness industry, and the ongoing dynamics within the body positivity movement. We also discuss Jessamyn’s essential practices for attaining body positivity, the act of letting go of what we’re “supposed” to look like, Jessamyn’s journey with cannabis, and much more.
Key Takeaway / Points:
- On having compassion for trolls and healthily coping with online bullying
- Jessamyn’s experience with the medical industrial complex and owning her story in the wellness industry
- On encouraging community within the body positivity movement and dismantling competition within it
- Jessamyn’s relationship with her body throughout her life
- Tangible pieces of advice for people who want to attain body positivity
- Letting go of what we’re “supposed” to look like
- On reclaiming the freedom of mindful movement
- Jessamyn’s journey with cannabis
- On overcoming imposter syndrome with yoga and pilates
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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum
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