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Fat loss and Food Freedom

#3 Help! I dont like the way I look in photos!

Jun 21, 2024
Exploring the psychological reasons behind not liking our appearance in photos, the episode emphasizes self-compassion. It encourages shifting focus from critique to appreciating the memories captured in the images.
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Quick takeaways

  • Familiarity influences photo preferences due to reversed images from mirrors, emphasizing differences in perceptions.
  • Avoid obsessing over disliked photos and focus on seeing them as memories, promoting self-acceptance and care.

Deep dives

The Mere Exposure Effect and Self-Perception in Photos

The podcast discusses the mere exposure effect, which explains how familiarity influences our preferences. Seeing ourselves in mirrors or selfies creates a reversed image from what others see in photos. Studies show differences in what individuals prefer and what others see in photos. The speaker emphasizes that photos may not truly represent us due to angles, lighting, and our dynamic nature.

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