Gut Check: Bridgette Ugarte on Body Image & Social Media

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this Alter’d Life Podcast episode, Bridgette Ugarte, TEDx speaker and former model, shares her journey of overcoming body image issues and insecurities. Bridgette and the host discuss the importance of human connection and reshaping your mindset for self-acceptance in a world that feeds on insecurities. This episode offers actionable insights into mental health, body image, and the power of intentional living.

In This Episode:

00:00 The Gut-Brain Connection
01:57 Meet Bridgette Ugarte
03:14 Bridgette’s Early Life
07:32 Navigating Cultural Changes
11:43 Embracing Change
14:01 The Struggle with Body Image
19:04 The Turning Point
25:11 Rock Bottom and Reflection
29:03 Finding Balance
30:11 The Mind-Body Connection
33:16 Finding the Right Therapist
35:06 Navigating Medication
37:40 Cultivating Self-Practice
40:00 Challenging Societal Standards
44:13 The Power of Authenticity
47:15 Intentional Use of Social Media
49:02 Final Thoughts and Inspiration
 

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize the market that feeds on insecurities and aesthetic ideals, understanding they are socially constructed.
• Embrace change and discomfort as opportunities for growth, learning to adapt and thrive in new environments.
• Prioritize mental health by addressing anxiety and incorporating tools like therapy and journaling into daily life.
• Cultivate self-acceptance by challenging negative self-talk and focusing on personal well-being over external validation.
• Use social media intentionally, creating and consuming content that promotes authenticity and positive human connection.

Resources Mentioned:

• TEDx Talk: Reshape Your Mind, Not Your Body [Details Needed]
• New York Times Article on Loneliness and Isolation [Details Needed]

Connect With [Guest/Host]:

• Bridgette Ugarte: IG
• Bridgette Ugarte: Website
• Alter’d Life Podcast: alteredlifepodcast.com, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook

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