69. Function > Form: Training Your Brain to Notice What Your Body Can Do
Update: 2025-10-31
Description
What if you stopped judging your body for how it looks — and started appreciating what it can do?
This episode explores body functionality appreciation, a research-backed practice that shifts focus from aesthetics to ability. You’ll learn how noticing what your body does builds confidence, self-efficacy, and long-term body image resilience, and how to approach it without slipping into ableism.
We’ll cover:
- The science behind body functionality and why it matters for positive body image
- How self-efficacy and “mastery experiences” boost movement confidence
- Three simple, evidence-based ways to start appreciating your body’s functionality today
References:
Alleva et al., 2018 • Tylka & Piran, 2019 • Lindsay & Lexie Kite, More Than a Body • Bandura, 1997
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