Body Shaming to Body Positivity

Stories with Maya's Amma with Swati Jagdish by Swati Jagdish

Episode notes

Actress Sai Pallavi saying how her first movie's director being confident about her acne and her unique voice gave a lot of validation to her eventually being confident about herself. Do we sometimes need external validation too in being body positive?

I explore this topic from my own story of being bullied for my skin colour, curls even spectacles and how i got through it eventually. I tried to dissect what must be the reason why many of us end up with insecurities about our bodies.

I also talk to my bestie Gotha haripriya as she went through the same when she shaved her hair fully bald, a while back and went through insecurities for a brief period when everyone's encouragement made her start enjoying a short hairstyle eventually.. Do listen and give your comments on my youtube channel or my insta dm.. i'd like to hear what was you ... 

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Keywords
maya's amma, body positivity, body shaming, body neutrality, body boundaries, bullying, confidence, insecurities, self esteem, beauty, skin colour, curly hair, sai pallavi, premam, actress