Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Mental Fitness and Body Image with Natasha Devon MBE #57
Apr 10, 2019
Natasha Devon MBE, a dedicated writer and mental health advocate, discusses the vital connection between mental and physical fitness. She emphasizes the need for mental health first aiders in workplaces and the importance of treating mental health with the same seriousness as physical health. The conversation touches on body image issues amplified by social media and the role of debating in building resilience among children. Natasha also shares practical tips for maintaining mental fitness, making this an enlightening and empowering discussion.
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Misdiagnosis Journey
- Natasha Devon was misdiagnosed with asthma and allergies, masking her panic disorder.
- Receiving her diagnosis at 31 brought relief, enabling her to manage her condition effectively.
Body Image and Societal Pressure
- Society teaches women to view their bodies as enemies, focusing on shaping them into an 'acceptable' form.
- This leads to punishing exercise regimes focused on appearance rather than celebrating the body's capabilities.
Shame Triggers and Gender
- Shame triggers differ between genders: beauty for women, strength for men, impacting body image issues.
- Women's issues often start with food restriction, men's with exercise, reflecting these different triggers.
