If you’ve ever felt like your body was the problem... this episode is the mic-drop moment you’ve been waiting for.
I’m joined by the powerhouse Danielle La Rose, a former college sociology instructor turned body confidence coach and professional hype woman. Danielle is here to help women unshrink themselves, reclaim confidence, and stop spending their lives trying to be smaller, prettier, or more “marketable.”
Together, we blow the lid off diet culture, body shame, and the beauty industry’s manipulative messaging. This episode is raw, real, funny, and deeply affirming. Consider it a love letter to the part of you that’s done being sold to, and ready to live freely in your body.
We talk about:
-Danielle’s early struggles with body image and what changed everything
-How capitalism and the beauty industry profit off your insecurities
-Why diet culture is a brilliant business model, and a terrible wellness strategy
-What body confidence really means (it’s not just about loving your thighs)
-The truth behind body image spirals, control, and emotional overwhelm
-Simple daily practices for body gratitude and confidence
Whether you’re navigating body image struggles, healing from disordered eating, or just exhausted by the pressure to look a certain way, this episode is for you. You are not broken. And you're definitely not alone.
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TOOLS & REFLECTION QUESTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE
💭 “Would I want my daughter to do this?”
Before starting a new diet, routine, or body-related goal, Danielle asks herself:
If I had a daughter and she chose to do what I’m about to do, would I feel proud… or heartbroken?
💭 “Who benefits from this thought?”
When body shame creeps in, pause and ask:
Who profits off me believing this? Where did this thought really come from?
💭 Daily Body Gratitude Practice
Thank your body for what it does, not how it looks
Example: “Thank you legs for taking me on a walk today”
Shifting focus from aesthetics to appreciation rewires confidence
💭 Reframe complimentsInstead of “You look amazing,” try:
“Your energy lights up the room.”
“You’re an incredible mom.”“I love the way you make people feel seen.”
Connect with Danielle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle_nicole_larose/
Website: https://www.daniellenicolelarose.com/
As always, if this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it.
Thank you for being here, you’re never alone on this journey🩵
With you, Victoria Evans Radical Self-Care Guide + Author
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