The Media and Our Bodies

      Media education is something I have been passionate about since college where I studied counseling psychology with an emphasis on eating disorders, addictions, body image, and the media.  I have struggled with body image issues and disordered eating since I was seven years old.  I never felt like I was good enough and was always finding something wrong with my body.  It was empowering to learn about the role the media plays in the development of body image issues and eating disorders.

    For my senior project I put together a lecture on eating disorders, body image, and the media and went to schools and youth groups educating teens on this subject.  I was surprised at how many people had no idea that every image they see is not real.  It was amazing to be able to share this information and have honest conversations around how we see our bodies and what we are comparing them to.

    Even after having this information I still struggled with body image issues and disordered eating. It was not until I found yoga that I was truly able to accept my body and be grateful for all the amazing things it does for me. It is my goal to bring these two things together and help people accept and love themselves for who they are.

      This video of Jean Kilbourne is certainly worth watching. I was able to attend one of her lectures in 2008 and was able to meet her. She is amazing and inspiring. Get informed check out the video!

http://www.upworthy.com/5-minutes-of-what-the-media-actually-does-to-women-8?c=ufb1

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