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Meet Iskra Lawrence

Why Iskra Lawrence Is Mentally Strong

What You’ll Hear on the Show

What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength

Quotes From Iskra

More About the Podcast

Links and Resources

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Iskra Lawrence is a British model who has been included in campaigns for major brands without her photos being retouched (something that is quite rare in the modeling industry).

She was included in the BBC’s World’s 100 Most Influential Women and she is a brand ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association.

She’s also a frequent guest author to many publications including SELF magazine and Time.

When Iskra first got into the modeling industry, she was told she wasn’t thin enough. But when she tried to become a plus-sized model, they told her she wasn’t the right size for them either.

But she didn’t give up. She also didn’t try to change her appearance. Instead, she chose to change the modeling standards.

She’s open about the fact that she hasbattled an eating disorderand she continues to struggle with loving herself. But, she is working hard topractice body acceptanceand she helps other people learn how to love themselves just as they are.

If you or a loved one are coping with an eating disorder, contact theNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helplinefor support at1-800-931-2237.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

If you or a loved one are coping with an eating disorder, contact theNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helplinefor support at1-800-931-2237.

For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

‘I Hate My Body’: What to Do If You Feel This Way

What Is Body Positivity?

Sometimes people assume being mentally strong means you should be able to manage your weight and develop your body shape that fits society’s ideal standards.

True mental strength often means going against the norm and doing what’s healthiest.

It’s important to keep in mind that health and appearance are not the same things. Sometimes people work out because they want to look good, not because they want to become healthier.

Iskra talks about how to accept your body the way it is now. That’s not to say you can’t work on improving your health at the same time. But it does mean you can love yourself now even if you don’t fit into society’s ideal standards.

Iskra LawrenceOne of the big contributors to the decline of self-esteem, body image, and mental health was not only the pressure to be slim but also the pressure to be perfect.

Iskra Lawrence

One of the big contributors to the decline of self-esteem, body image, and mental health was not only the pressure to be slim but also the pressure to be perfect.

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