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The mirror doesn't lie—but our perception certainly can. In this raw, unfiltered conversation about body image, we peel back the layers of how we see ourselves and why that vision is so often distorted by external forces.

From our earliest memories of being called "piglet" or feeling out of place in gymnastics leotards, we share our personal journeys with body image and the complicated emotions that persist even after significant weight loss. That crushing realisation that dropping sizes doesn't automatically fix your self-perception hits hard for many—begging the question: if changing our bodies isn't the answer, what is?

We dive into the fascinating research showing who struggles most with body image (women, gay men, and bisexual people top the list) and why the male gaze seems to be the common denominator. Meanwhile, lesbians report higher body satisfaction, though even within these communities, complex body standards exist. And what about straight men? Their silence on body image doesn't mean they're immune—the pressure to appear strong, muscular, and "manly" creates its own toxic cycle.

From aesthetic procedures to social media filters, we examine the modern tools that promise confidence but often perpetuate insecurity. Is Botox the problem, or is it the society that makes us feel we need it? We explore body neutrality as a more sustainable alternative to toxic positivity and discuss how to navigate a world that profits from our self-doubt.

Whether you've struggled with body image your whole life or are supporting someone who has, this conversation offers perspective, validation, and perhaps a little peace. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve to exist comfortably in our bodies—whatever shape, size, or form they take.