Episode summary

Body confidence is a phrase we hear all the time but what does it really mean? In this episode, Lily unpacks why body confidence isn’t something you automatically get once you reach an aesthetic goal, and why so many women still feel anxious, self-critical, or “not enough” even after changing their bodies.

Drawing from her own experience and her work with women navigating fitness, food, and self-image, Lily explains why internal work is the missing piece and how true confidence comes from acceptance, self-trust, and learning to feel safe in your body now, not just “one day”.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why “wanting body confidence” often feels vague or confusing
• The difference between aesthetic goals and genuine confidence
• Lily’s experience of being at her smallest — and least confident — as a dancer
• How comparison and constant body-checking drain presence and joy
• Why changing your body alone rarely fixes how you feel
• The role of acceptance while still working toward physical goals
• How confidence can exist before the scale or clothing size changes
• What it actually feels like to be at peace in your body

This episode is for you if:

• you’re chasing confidence through body changes but still feel stuck
• comparison steals your joy on holidays, at the gym, or on social media
• you want aesthetic goals without the mental spiral
• you’re ready to feel confident without waiting for “one day”