009: Finding Peace with your Body Image

Soulful Menopause Podcast

May 14, 2019 17 mins

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In today's episode I'm sharing a beautiful poem that speaks of body image and feminine empowerment. This poem could help you turn around any negative self talk you may be having about your body during menopause.

Here's a link to the poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48985/phenomenal-woman


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Episode

9

Date

May 14, 2019

Length

17 mins
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