This episode of NPR's Life Kit features a discussion with Ronald Young Jr. and Katie Sturino, hosted by Andee Tagle, addressing listeners' questions about body image and acceptance. The panel offers advice on how to handle friends who make disparaging comments about their own appearance, manage feelings of jealousy in relationships where partners are experiencing different rates of weight loss, and confront family members who make inappropriate or bullying comments about body size and eating habits. The experts emphasize the importance of open communication, setting boundaries, and shifting the focus from aesthetic goals to overall well-being and self-acceptance.
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