Beauty And Body Image | That's What She Said

[@shayen5423]

Anyone else get shivers when she read that poem?

[@keisha5542]

yup

[@aprilmorgan9807]

Shayen Payton yep

[@lisk_ah]

That poem was beautiful oh my god.

[@lisk_ah]

edit: that WHOLE VIDEO was beautiful and the poem a perfect finish

[@tunaste]

That girl could move mountains with the power in her words.

[@FelixMartin-rk6eq]

instablaster.

[@pjellyjam101]

her poem was absolutely breathtaking

[@Notesofcitrus]

my jaw dropped at the poem. that is the best thing i've heard in the last year.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Just fell in love with Natalie, what a beautiful poem!

[@isilmonika]

nathalie's poem nearly made me cry... it's a really beautiful video, thank you for doing this.

[@isilmonika]

sorry, natalie*

[@imarockstarification]

Oh I totally cried!

[@SweetasSugar42]

I feel beautiful when I am laughing with my friend. I feel beautiful because in that moment I am not thinking about what I look like. I am just laughing, I am happy, I feel complete. I hope to laugh all day long.

[@sophiebre315]

Thanks for that!

[@IS-dv8uu]

I felt beautiful when i did extacy

[@Starl5ight]

Natalie Patterson, the brutal earth shattering honesty in your voice gives me chills. The way you have listed out and accepted all of the things I cannot admit about myself touches my soul. I just want to sit here and listen to speak until I feel better about me.

[@TvojaMAMA77]

One of the best videos ever. I literally cried at the end. Im fighting with my appearance for a very long time.

[@alyssamckrew3254]

What is there to fight for? You're beautiful.

[@jlove521]

I agree with Alyssa you are beautiful and we are enough :)

[@TvojaMAMA77]

❤

[@Pinkkittenpaw]

Omg, the poem was just perfect. It made me cry so bad. Wonderful job, and thank you for this video, soulpancake! Lots of love!

[@Dancerlil]

Natalie's poem is amazing ! It should be published and shared. So powerful. Go Natalie. I remember reading an interview with Cindy Crawford years ago. She said, I don't even look like Cindy Crawford. I have seen photos of actors with & without make up , hair all styled or everyday look, wearing the latest fashion or sweats. They look like regular real women. I wear no make up at home. If I go for a walk I just put on tinted lip gloss. For running errands I will add a bit of mascara. I will only do myself up a bit more for a special occasion. It is really liberating. There is something to be said about getting older ( I will soon be 60 ). We are all beautiful !

[@musicmyfriend007]

God bless you :]

[@Crucis119]

Wow Soulpancake. Wonderful idea. Beautiful women. Natalie Patterson; I love your poem so much. You, gorgeous lady, have a rare and beautiful talent. Thank you so much for sharing. To the gentlemen leaving snide, complaining and fault-finding comments about this being directed at women and not men; please leave us ladies alone, please leave the women in this video alone, please leave the makers of this video alone. You want to talk about men and body-image? THEN DO IT. Get a roundtable discussion rolling. Write articles. Blog. Vlog. Podcast. Whatever! But please don't leave stuff like that on our videos and discussions. Thank you.

[@nataliepattersonpoetry]

well said.

[@savibati94]

natalie patterson you are mesmerizing. thank you for sharing.

[@laurenalexandria5313]

natalie patterson Ahhh! It's you! :D

[@CharlotteeSmithhh]

Crucis119 yasss

[@jayjayissued]

I'm in tears as I write this. All 8 minutes of this was all too relatable. Every second was stunning, and I simply did not want it to end. I hope I, one day, can say those beautiful words.

[@beautybeats24]

That poem got me in tears. I can't even comprehend. That was so beautiful and inspires me to call myself beautiful more often. And to except me for me and no one can tell me different. I always thought guys in high school don't like me cause I'm bigger but this reminds me that I shouldn't care if I don't have a date to the dance or a boyfriend. Thank you Natalie I'll keep that poem with me forever until it becomes a routine in my head to look myself in the mirror and say, "you know what I am beautiful."

[@shadowstorm0]

That poem at the end was wonderful! I spent a lot of time thinking of when I feel the most beautiful and I almost couldn't think of anything. I almost thought that I never feel beautiful, I almost always only feel pretty when I've spent time changing my face and my hair to be something it isn't, wearing uncomfortable outfits just to make me look "better" . Then I realized I feel my most beautiful when something I've done has made someone smile, whether it be a complement, a message on tumblr that means something to someone, a small comment on my writing. Anything I have done to make someones day even a little bit better is when I feel most beautiful.

[@daviddevlin1573]

That Poem at the end was absolutely beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@angelicagehlich4755]

Natalie Patterson is a goddess! That poem brought tears to my eyes. It was amazing!

[@KarlyWeasley]

Natalie Patterson, your poem made me cry, I know I'm still young and learning but sometimes feeling beautiful in your own skin is the hardest thing ever, and I applaud your courage and self-esteem.

[@hollywoollweever6782]

you took the words right out of my mouth! Haha

[@lennoxproductions2141]

Yup. I cried, this is so inspirational and heartwarming. Loving yourself is one of the hardest things for women to do these days. Thank you Soul Pancake!

[@timeheals0097]

The poem at the end had me in tears. So beautifully written and so real.

[@clairele948]

The intro to this video fills my aesthetic soul.

[@yesreneau]

it's those poems by her, man. they get me every time

[@anhandfriend]

SoulPancake is one of the best things I've ever found on KZbin.

[@hollywoollweever6782]

the poem at the end was simply perfect. period.

[@Serendipity902]

The first girl talking, the one with red hair, oh my god she is so gorgeous!

[@natattacc99]

I feel the most beautiful when I REALLY laugh out loud, and when someone sings their soul out into poetry like that.

[@hectorthealchemist]

Dang as a guy I've gotta say this is awesome and uplifting for me too. I have a beautiful body, I have a beautiful body, I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BODY!!!! Dang this is what KZbin should strive to be more like instead of the bullshit on or empty air on most of the mainstream media...

[@Lily.valkyrie]

Go to the Thats What He Said series from Soul pancake!!!!!!!!!!

[@hectorthealchemist]

Haha okay thanks! :D

[@holypicklesmofo]

I feel beautiful when I make people smile.

[@RoboticScribble]

Absolutely beautiful poem that I want to read everyday!

[@LovingDeWorld]

I cried at the end while listening to that amazing poem. It spoke to me so much. As for the question, I can't even remember the last time I thought I was beautiful, but I want to believe that I am. Thank you SoulPancake.

[@emericcson123]

I needed this. And 5:30, Natalie Patterson, you have a gift. That was amazing, and way to absolutely KILL the delivery.

[@karenmccants1439]

"Comparison is a thief of joy"...perfect!

[@naimaA23]

I like to imagine that I was there with those women and being part of their conversation. I feel the most beautiful when I'm running a race because in that, there is power, and power is beautiful. Also, when I run, I just focus on doing me.. and that, too, is beauty. Thank you.

[@joannawycislak5689]

I feel most beautiful when I'm being hugged by someone :) That poem was amazing, by the way!

[@michlushful]

That poem is absolutely incredible! I just want to write it on my wall, so every day when I wake up I'll get to read it again. Body-peace love to you all xxx

[@BryleeEadie]

That poem gave my chills. Beautiful.

[@MichelleGuerreroDenison]

That poem near the end is so beautiful. I have CHILLS!

[@mnorberta24]

Natalie's poem was so beautiful! And I feel beautiful when people smile because of me. And the girl who talked about the Helen Keller play was really pretty!

[@francoiscarrier6751]

That moment you read the comments and can't even find one stupid negative one. SoulPancake is awesome.

[@ACommonSpring]

Natalie's poem hit me viscerally.

[@fulbodfit]

Not speaking for all males, and would like to weigh in as one male answering the question, When do you feel most beautiful? When I allow my dreams from last night to be my most meaningful presence today, simply stated, being powerfully vulnerable. Thanks Soul Pancake!

[@LordBunnyHunterV111]

If feel most beautiful, whenever I'm having a laughing fit - I don't think about it then but afterwards I do.

[@LordBunnyHunterV111]

*I - sorry :/

[@learning.growing.1017]

ZePPLin same. And caring/ doing for others.

[@maddiem.3790]

That poem gave me chills and made me cry. She is truly talented

[@ApricotArtLover]

Very touching poem :) i also liked the quote, comparison is the thief of joy. True.

[@kitties0003]

I feel the most beautiful when I realize that I have an impact on other people, like when I'm hanging out with one of my friends.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

That poem! Beautiful! Even dudes suffer this same self talk that needs adjusting. We all need to recite those words! Soulpancake is what we need more of!

[@ariajaydesalt]

Wow - Natalie's spoken word was...everything I needed to hear and more. Thank you!!

[@CoralTennessee]

that woman at the end brought tears to my eyes... what an angel!

[@maellearianne6931]

I really like this. Its nice to see that they included that skinny girls can want to be curvy. Im a relatively thin girl and it hurts when someone calls me a "stick" or makes fun of my boobs. I wish i had curves. I wish i didnt have "the body of a 12 year old boy". People dont realize that how insulting that is. Especially when im not considered a "real woman" because i am flat chested. I avoid going swimming because of how uncomfortable i feel. Maybe someday people will accept that people have different body types and what makes them beautiful is the fact that they are unique, whether curvy, thin and every size in between ♡♡

[@Kay.leee.e]

If they call you flat again tell me and I'll run a bulldozer over them. "WHO is flat NOW?" You are beautiful and don't you ever forget it.

[@lizzykoenig5840]

That poem was absolutely beautiful.

[@madz2013]

Wow, just wow. I've never really felt good enough for myself. I remember the first time I felt different was when I was around 11 and my dance class tried on the costumes we would be wearing for the recital. Mine didn't quite fit like the other girls even though I was perfectly healthy (I danced for 3 hours a day 5 days a week). This video really opened my eyes, I need to love myself.

[@reddraiza7742]

The same thing happened with me. Everyone else told me I looked fantastic but this one girl told me that I looked fat in it. I hope you do love yourself, though. You're really pretty :)

[@lucyslotta7768]

Maddy Krebs This is crazy but I had the EXACT same experience. I trained professionaly for Ballet, my grandmother started me very early when I was 3 or 4. I trained for 8 years 2 months and 5 days before I had to put my foot down. Though I was and still am at a healthy weight body image issues have followed me sence I can remember. Its a constant struggle I would love to here how you handle it.

[@romanholiday1122]

This is amazing and someone every young girl should watch. That poem really touched me. She was so passionate and real.

[@MissAsiaNerd]

I LOVED that poem. I've been exercising a lot lately, so I guess I feel the most beautiful after a long workout.

[@solempnisuicidal]

this is so enlightening, uplifting, and seeing that it isn't heavily scripted/structured, it feels real hearing it from such beautiful ladies.

[@alexcrofton5079]

I am 14 years old and it's sad that I already feel fat, ugly, unloved, etc. It really is sad. I shouldn't be worried about my weight or appearance, I should be having fun, going to parties, worrying if I'll get my homework done before Monday morning, etc. I do hate feeling this way... I never really feel beautiful. I pick at my flaws almost daily and I hate that I do that. I wont even allow people to give me piggy back rides because I'm scared that I'll snap their back. I hate sitting on peoples lap because I'm scared they will make a comment about how heavy I am, etc. I struggled with an eating disorder and am going back to my old habits slowly. I hate it. It's the worst and I don't want to go back but it is overcoming me... Watching this video made me realize that, we were made the way we were made. We shouldn't pick at our flaws like they are scabs, we should be out in our bathing suits, not trying to suck in our stomachs, and have fun! I'm gonna try to get better and I hope I will. For me this video meant a lot to me because it helped me realize that I shouldn't worry how much I weigh or how I look. I should be having fun! If anyone, and I mean anyone, needs to talk, message me and I will answer asap. :) I'm here to help out or just listen

[@danielaasti]

I'm 14 as well and I don't know if this helps but I think you are BEAUTIFUL ,I know you are cause the words you wrote are really inspiring ,greetings from Peru and I hope you all have a beautiful life .

[@madisonhamzy1723]

For my New Years resolution, I told myself that I would watch a Soul Pancake video at the beginning of every week and try to embody the message behind it. After being introduced to Soul pancake by my Comparative a religions teacher at my high school, I have been addicted. Sometimes they are funny, heartfelt, enlightening, or simply thought provoking, nevertheless I find myself with a smile on my face every time. As a senior in high school, living in California and ready to embark on my new chapter if life titled "College", the pressures of school and life in general often times interfere. However it is with these videos, this food for thought, that I am reminded to embrace the good things in life, tell the people whom I love just how much I love them, to be more thankful, or to compliment another... I cannot thank this channel enough for the joy and perspective it brings it to me. Especially these "That's what she said" videos, as a young adult, I know the topics of discussion here should not be reaching just me, not just teenage girls, but everyone. Anyway, I'm not even sure if you read these, however I thank you.

[@valeriegmz]

what a beautiful poem! brought me to tears... thank you Natalie for this moment.

[@daiskideyobros57]

Am i the only one that ended up in tears when the video ended?

[@SweetGaBrownin]

I don't know how I missed this series. I thought all the ladies were exquisitely beautiful, and Natalie you are AMAZING!!! Your spoken word was felt and is phenomenal Queen.

[@purplebackpack7710]

I was holding my breath during that last poem and I didn't even realize it. This video is perfect in every way, it shows how much we are our own worst critic.

[@farehaa.]

Her poem was so beautiful omg and she was so pretty too 💕

[@RayonDeSun]

That poem is INCREDIBLE. I just never thought of my body that way, you opened my eyes. Thank you! I wish that every person who needs to hear those words will find this video.

[@xoSiNgInGiNtHeRaInox]

I feel the most beautiful when I am unafraid, and can speak my ideas articulately to a whole room of people

[@pandorasmindbox]

Natalie's poem was beautiful and perfectly said. It made me cry, but in a good way. I think this is something that is not being said enough and if every girl or woman hear this often, maybe it will decrease our negative image or thoughts on our own body. It's about damn time we get comfortable in our own skin. I've neglected this for too long. So for that, thank you for this "That's What She Said" video :')

[@heatherkillips6861]

Natalie Patterson not only has a beautiful body but she is a beautiful person as well! Loved that poem so much, I hope I get to hear more of her work :)

[@TheTalisa1985]

I am my own favorite song that I'm just beginning to learn the all words too. The poem. Just beautiful. It touches my soul in words I can't express. I cry tears of joy everytime I hear it.

[@hannahp6261]

Natalie's poem...actually this whole video...I'm at a loss for words of how wonderful this video made me feel. ♡

[@rannynguyen557]

I am a mixed girl, but I grew up under a Asian household. Many women know that Asians have a smaller body type, and I've ALWAYS ignored the remarks from all my family members, why can't you lose a few? You won't fit it, don't even try, that kind of thing. I just learned, well, I'm not that way! Don't make me into that way! And know I'm 200 lbs and loving my huggable curves, my strong legs that took me up an 8 mile mountain to feed indigenous families, and my big booty for cushioning!

[@HBudianu]

Ranny Nguyen Your comment makes me smile! You go girl. And I can only imagine those around you secretly admire your confidence and positive spirit!

[@justwinginit909]

Awesome! Keep on loving yourself!

[@widdd_]

The things the women said about when they feel the most beautiful was so very pure and it was mesmerizing to watch them say. And finding a random woman who just so happens to be a wizard with words was wow....everything about this video.

[@niceniecey]

omgosh! i got goosebumps. "I have a beautiful body!". This is definitely one of the best videos I have ever seen.

[@AlexMora-FP]

I'm a man and I almost cried. It's great.

[@Abby-ts3vn]

The poem is so beautiful I cryed

[@buggld]

That poem... was incredible.

[@SiriusPotterFan]

The poem at the end made me want to cry. Lovely job, darling.

[@kakakashia]

Natalie, I honestly have chill bumps on my arms right now. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal poem with us. You are beautiful and that poem made me feel beautiful too.

[@Lisa13245]

That poem was beautiful. I feel beautiful when I see people who look like me succeeding, doing things that are positive. Because it makes me think that I can succeed too. Representation matters.

[@1alchen]

This is such a wonderful video! I absolutely adore the message it portrays because it resonates with a raw humanity that is within all of us. All of the women filmed are so inspiring. This just makes me so happy!

[@fuzzylumpkin49]

That poem was incredible.

[@AsfiaMirza]

I feel the most beautiful when I do an action of goodness and know that my God loves me for that and He will guide me through my worsts x

[@SweetAjaB123]

THANK YOU to everyone involved in making this. Darling Magazine is my favorite magazine and SoulPancake is my favorite KZbin Channel and I am overjoyed that you guys decided to partner up on this video! Please, do it again sometime! The poem at the end was like medicine to my soul, and I know so many girls who really need to hear it. Words cannot fully express the pain of comparison and body issues especially among young women, and the more we become vulnerable with each other about these destructive thoughts the more we can slowly heal those wounds.

[@camryny7009]

the poem pure and passionate and i absolutely adore it

[@annaleee2311]

The poem at the end is just beautiful.

[@adriee9]

The poem was the best part. It voiced so many things yet so simply and beautiful. Thank you

[@Notaburgerkingfan]

Natalie's poen was really beautiful I cried from beginning to end. No one has ever called me beautiful but i realise now that no one has to do it for me because I can do it myself.

[@CharlotteeSmithhh]

I wish discussions were held like this all over the world. That poem was mesmerising

[@sohalia34]

I feel the most beautiful when I am doing what I love, and am able to share that passion with other people. I feel the most beautiful when I swim - synchronized swimming - and am able to express my feelings with the music, feelings that I could never express with words. Thank you, SoulPancake. This video moved me to tears.

[@adelopé]

Natalie's poem actually made me cry. I wanna listen to it over and over again!

[@sdg7799]

Natalie Patterson's poem most definitely made me burst into tears. I'm so thankful for these videos.

[@victoria_hathaway]

Natalie Patterson, thank you. I'm standing in my bathroom, washing my face before bed, makeup off, hair pulled back into a headband, wearing sweatpants and I hear "you have a beautiful body." I needed to hear that. Thank you.

[@margotinthemoonlight]

Ok, I'm crying. That end. It was beautiful, like every single one of these women is.

[@iammeakame]

Wow.... that poem at the end..! I actually teared up, which is rare for me, because there was just so much emotion and rawness to it.

[@vrios6579]

I closed my eyes during the poem and felt tears start to roll down. That was beautiful.

[@mozzy_cozy]

That poem was incredible. I think Miss Natalie Paterson was the most moving of all the women on the video. Thanks for the great words and beautiful message behind them!

[@yapyap92]

This is wonderful. Thank you. Natalie's poem made me cry, so amazing! I feel the most beautiful when I do what's right and it brings joy to myself and others.

[@mikaylawilson7967]

The poem was so beautiful :') perfect

[@Tozzie50]

Wow...that poem....

[@MAPSMAPS1234]

Most beautiful when getting outta my own head: helping people, learning new things, seeing/reading inspiring stuff like SoulPancake - because all'a that reinforces a good reality. Sometimes I'm unwilling to do any of that. But uplifting music, laughter, and my hippie stretches can bridge that gap between solipsism and connection to reality super fast.

[@ashactingup3330]

This is SO good. SO BLOODY GOOD. You've said it all and that poem at the end. All the shivers of recognition deep in my own stomach. Soul Pancake you make me feel beautiful with this video

[@nzcourtneylouise]

Oh wow the tears streamed when she read her poem! Magic. I feel most beautiful when I'm naked because there is no need to worry about clothes that don't fit right or don't look as good as they do in the magazines.