Body Image Confidence

The below article — written by Ashley Judd — challenges the reader to examine body image and re-empower themselves from a feminist perspective. =================================== Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her ‘Puffy’ Appearance Apr 9, 2012 4:45 AM EDT Ashley Judd’s ‘puffy’ appearance sparked a viral media frenzy. But, the actress  Read more »

Sometimes humor can get quicker to an issue than anything else. Hope you enjoy this video that looks at the absurdity of societal expectations of physical beauty as expressed through the media. Enjoy!

Here are 4 tips to help tame your Inner Critic: Please comment below about what works for you in managing your Inner Critic.

Please watch the following video where I discuss what the Inner Critic is so that we can more fully embrace and navigate all parts of ourselves: How have you learned to work with your Inner Critic? Please comment below.

Please watch Rik Isensee and I talk about our upcoming workshop at Esalen: Bombarded with youthful images in both gay and mainstream media, many gay men approach the midlife transition with a sense of foreboding. Yet the experience of coming out and building our own self-confidence in the face of oppression has provided us with  Read more »

A short but very poignant video about the importance of coming home, within, from a place of radical acceptance and compassion… Tara Brach “Coming Home” from Omega Institute on Vimeo.

A heartwarming video about going back to the basics of being present being you… AMO LA VIDA from Nic Askew on Vimeo.

Here is a video Jeff Benson and I just did yesterday, answering the question, “Why do gay men struggle with body image?” I hope you enjoy and please feel free to comment.

Stanford health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, and senior teacher for the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, discusses the importance of self-compassion for happiness, mental health, and personal success. Part of the 2011 Stanford University Happiness Conference on Feb 12, 2011.

Come join us for a panel presentation/discussion on Gay Men, Body Image & Exercise: San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street, Room 301 Saturday,  June 4th,  1:00 – 2:30pm Panel Discussion Flyer.0604 Panel Discussion Anthony Durante, personal trainer & pilates instructor Dr. Gregory Gorman, chiropractor James Guay, marriage & family therapist (#mfc39252)  Read more »