Laughing and Crying About Our Bodies (Mommy Image)

How do you feel about your body? Like, REALLY feel? So much shifts after we have babies, adopt babies, and become mothers, and the shift has a very real manifestation in our bodies. That’s just all there is to it.   From “Mommy Makeovers” to boobs, Botox, and just about everything in between, we take a deep dive into what it means to love our bodies as moms, and all the different ways we do it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel seen.  We explore:  A mom of three littles and elementary school teacher shares her experience with getting a “Mommy Makeover” (tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast enhancement) (12:45) Moms leave messages sharing how they think of their bodies after having kids, and even what their fears were before having kids (8:58) We chat about confidence and our own struggles in learning to love the skin we’re in (47:27) Author, Health at Any Size advocate, and influencer Meg Boggs shares why she’s so determined to convince women they can love their bodies (43:18) Shay sings “Trophy Boobs” live at our Denver “Mommy Image” show (39:55) Resources:  Meg Boggs | Instagram | website | book   Bridgette Shaw | Bridgette Shaw Yoga  To access any products or other endorsed items and brands mentioned in this episode, visit BOM.Market/Shop-The-Podcast.  Do you want to share an inspiring, hilarious, or amazing story that we can air on an upcoming episode? Take a peek at what we’re looking for next and leave us a message here: www.bandofmothers.com/shareyourstory.   Looking for a great gift, or in the mood to treat yourself? Shop our delightfully curated marketplace of amazing goods selected for moms, by moms at BOM.Market, including our own handcrafted, bespoke line of super-clean wellness products, High Plains Market. Use code BOMPOD for 15 percent off your first order!  Join our super high-vibe private Facebook group for moms, #BANDOFMOTHERS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices