"We did not start life in a negative partnership with our bodies. There is no baby born not loving who they are." - Sonya Renee Taylor

You're looking in the mirror, pinpointing all the things you want to change. Isn't it crazy how we are conditioned by familial, cultural, societal and capitalist systems to constantly think about how our bodies do not meet "the mark"? Dive deep with us in this episode as we discuss cultivating a healthy body image. We reflect on our relationships with our bodies and the steps we are taking to genuinely love us as we are. Saf introduces us to the must-read book, The Body is not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love and of course, we leave you with some tips for your journey. What are you ready to stop apologizing for? Let us know on Instagram!

In the last episode, Part 2 of Growing up Virgin Islands, we gave a little taste of the glorious food and music we grew up on. We talked about the lyrical genius of fungi music, Caribbean dishes we want to be able to cook, and the influence of V.I. calypso on the Caribbean sound.

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Links to good stuff:

What you need to know about body image 

The Body is not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor