Episode 2: My Unusual Body – How do you sit with someone different?
In this episode of Soul Bendigo’s podcast Naked we talk about bodily differences and how we can tackle our response when something makes us feel a little bit uncomfortable.
Please note: small parts of this episode talk about things that might be a little difficult for some people to listen to - including pregnancy, premature labor, premature babies, and amniocentesis and deformities.
In this episode we cover:
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How having VACTERL syndrome shaped my childhood through experiencing bullying and hospital visits
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Taking a long time to learn what works for my body because I am different to other people
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Learning to accept my body the way it is and how I don’t let those little boys in the playground get to me anymore
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How you sit with something that makes you feel uncomfortable
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Finding some ways to overcome your feelings when approached with a person with a difference
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How every human wants to be loved and accepted just the way they are
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Our quirks add to society and our wonderful, diverse world
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Children being the greatest teachers of acceptance.
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