Living in a body that's not "conventionally attractive" can mean a ton of self-sabotage, as I realised on multiple occasions when I denied myself experiences when I was travelling. Thinking back, it hurts, but also begs the question - WHY? Why do we self-sabotage? Why is acceptance of one's body so difficult? Why do we live with so much shame and where did it come from?

Anushka Kelkar joins me on this #PepTake to delve into the topic of bodies, shame, and acceptance. We talk about where body image issues come from and its impact on our life, how capitalism has its part to play, and how we can set out on a journey of befriending something that's going to be with us for the rest of our life.

Anushka fosters an online community called Brown Girl Gazing which opens its doors for women to meet at a common platform, share their journeys with their bodies and unlearn shame together. Follow her work on www.instagram.com/browngirlgazin.

Music by Pranav Chadha.