How To Be KINDER To Ourselves | Mo Gawdat And Sarah Ann Macklin On True Self Compassion

Early Challenges

Sarah Ann Macklin recounts her early experiences in the modeling industry, starting at a young age and facing immense pressures. She describes the constant need to be 'bikini body ready' and the emotional toll it took on her, as she lacked the emotional awareness to cope with the industry's demands 1. Despite the challenges, the opportunity gave her confidence and a sense of purpose 2.

   

Health Crisis

The relentless demands of modeling eventually led to Sarah's body breaking down, resulting in a severe health crisis. She recalls collapsing and being hospitalized for three months due to multiple health issues, including sepsis and kidney failure 3. This experience highlighted the dangerous levels of burnout and disconnection from her body that she endured 4.

   

Social Media Impact

Sarah discusses how social media exacerbates body image issues, drawing parallels between the pressures faced by models and the average person on social platforms. She explains that everyone now faces judgment and comparison, similar to the modeling industry 5. This societal pressure to appear perfect has led to unrealistic expectations and a constant state of comparison 6.