Demi Moore's fierce embodiment of Elisabeth Sparkle in "The Substance" marks a watershed moment in cinema's exploration of female ageing and body politics. Her courageous...
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The Achiever's Blind Spot: Building Intimacy in a Self-Sufficient World
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For many high-achievers, the very traits that propel professional success can become obstacles in intimate relationships. Over the years as a therapist, I've noticed a pattern:...
Hemingway's Empty Catch: A Psychodynamic View of Body Image in the Digital Age
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When considering our complex relationship with body image in the digital age, Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea' offers an unexpected but illuminating parallel. While...
The Psychodynamics of Body Image: Understanding Defense Mechanisms in High Achievers
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Our relationship with our body tells a complex psychological story, particularly for high-achieving professionals. In my clinical work in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I've observed how defense...
The Hidden Connection: High Achievement, Body Image, and Relationship Patterns in Professional Women
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Many high-achieving professional women excel in their careers while privately struggling with body image and intimate relationships. As a psychotherapist, I've observed how these seemingly...
4 Ways Relational Trauma Affects Body Image
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1) Relational trauma often fuels body image issues.
Relational trauma can fuel body image issues due to its profound impact on self-worth and self-perception. When individuals experience neglect,...
A New Mother's Body Image after having a Baby
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1) How does our relationship with our body change after having a baby?
After months of sharing our bodies with a baby or babies growing inside us, suddenly, through birth, we are met with a new...
