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Podcast: Rebuilding Trust With Your Body
Episode: #99: Have You Had Your Pap Smear and Breast Exam Lately? Going to the Doctor When You're Struggling With Weight or Body Image
Description: This is the most deeply personal episode I've ever created. And it just might save your life (I'm not exaggerating, and you're going to hear why I know this is true).  Getting your pap smear and breast exam is an incredibly vulnerable experience, especially if you are struggling with weight, body image or have a history of trauma. Going to the doctor in general is sometimes so stressful and shaming that we will avoid it or put it off until later, telling ourselves we'll get around to it when life is less busy or stressful. ...