{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"418: Redefining Femininity, Letting Go of Societal Standards, and My 11-Month Post-Explant Update","description":"It\u2019s almost a year since my breast explant surgery. I\u2019m sharing what the journey has really been like, from redefining my own version of femininity to discovering that confidence comes not from changing my body, but from accepting it as is.  We often measure ourselves by our perceived \u201cimperfections\u201d\u2014whether it\u2019s our stomach, arms, skin, or scars\u2014forgetting that we\u2019re so much more than a sum of individual parts. If you've ever found yourself replaying that background noise of self-criticism, this episode is for you. In this episode I talk about: \u2728 Redefining femininity: it\u2019s personal, and it\u2019s empowering. \u2728 Body confidence as is\u2014embracing where I am now without striving for perfection. \u2728 The value in letting go of \u201cstandards\u201d that were never really ours to begin with. \u2728 How self-acceptance can open up new freedom, connection, and even joy. Thank you for listening, and I hope you find encouragement here to love and accept yourself fully and completely. -Tanja x ","author_name":"Fit in Real Life","author_url":"http:\/\/www.tanjashaw.com","html":"