Hunter McGrady: Redefining Beauty, Mantras & Body Positivity

Hunter McGrady, the lovely and talented trailblazer for plus size modeling, shares the ups and downs of her career including her journey to be on the cover of Sport Illustrated’s Swim Suit issue in nothing but body paint! Mayim and Hunter discuss the anxiety and depression that both men and women face in response to unrealistic societal body standards. Hunter opens up a dialogue on the important role that therapy has played in helping her to learn self love and build her confidence! She even gives Mayim some mantras to work on.
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[@MayimBialik]

This episode of Mayim Bialik‘s Breakdown features the incredible Hunter McGrady, Sports Illustrated fullest figured model in history who discusses going from a size 2 to 20 as well as the anxiety associated with living publicly. This episode was recorded months ago and it was released - completely coincidentally - the day she announced the loss of her beloved brother. May his memory be for a blessing. Our hearts are with you, Hunter. ❤️

[@debreed2558]

Question: do you think you are are over-achiver? If so, is that partly to deal with her precieved body image, which is great from where I sit.

[@MrCoconutcat]

I like her ➕ affirmations " I AM ENOUGH " cause for my life I never felt content enough to feel complete like that so my affirmation is I'm a good loving person even though I'm a regular middle kind a person

[@AndreaAvila78]

I think that Mayim BIalik is too harsh on herself. She has accomplished so many things! She's young, pretty and successful. It makes me sad that she gets so self conscious about herself being so great! I wish she could see how awesome she is.

[@musicbreath6757]

Yeah it’s a shame she can’t see it. If I were able to find someone like her to put up with me I would consider myself so lucky. But then I think I’m repellent to women when I really have no idea how they see me. We’re always our own harshest critic.

[@kimbrown3752]

Agreed! But also, I can totally relate.

[@AndreaAvila78]

@@kimbrown3752 Yes. I understand but if we focus our attention in only seeing the glass half full, we will never be satisfied. Nobody has a perfect body or a perfect life. Maybe we should concentrate on what we have and be grateful for it. We should all work on that. I am sometimes harsh on myself as well.

[@AndreaAvila78]

@@musicbreath6757 We all tend to be overly critical of ourselves. It's hard to find someone who accepts us with all our pros and cons but it is not impossible. We are all flawed humans beings. Nobody is perfect. I hope you get to find your ideal soulmate.

[@Historian212]

@Andrea Avila I wish Mayim could see her awesomeness, too. She's a great example of how achievements don't mean much to the person who accomplishes them if they don't have peace about themselves. Especially if they grew up feeling loved for their behavior, and not for their own sake. Without that inner acknowledgement, it can seem like people don't love you for yourself, but for stuff you do -- which isn't the same thing. It's like feeling that you have to earn love, and comes with an anxiety that if you -- for any reason -- stop achieving, no one will care about you. I hope she finds her way to real self-acceptance.

[@ember1096]

Does anyone else vibe to the intro? I love this channel so much

[@stevegeorge6880]

I always see it as either an alternate universe version of The Big Bang Theory or just a validation of the idea that Mayim Bialik is so cool she has her own soundtrack.

[@ember1096]

@@stevegeorge6880 I agree it feels like her own theme song

[@troods8110]

Absolutely 💯... 😆

[@troods8110]

I so love Mayim! I think I have a crush 😍 😳 🤔 she's just stunning! 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@suprehmo14]

It gets Stuck in my head like those lawyer or money lending commercials. except it makes me happy unlike the cheesy commercials

[@karladoesstuff]

This is still the only podcast I've stuck with. And thank you for giving me Amy and Kat, the two characters I identify with most, out of all of TV.

[@user-mp9ur3bj1f]

Me too love this podcast and Bev!!!

[@TheKileymclean]

Thank you for this episode. I have always been tall and heavy for a girl. My father feared that I would be teased for being heavy, so he put me on a liquid diet at age 13. This was a diet that was actually killing people. I never cared about my body shape. I grew up to be a professional wrestler later in life. My husband I met through wrestling, he was my trainer and later my tag team partner. We are like Mutt and Jeff. I’m 5’9 and he’s 5’3. He never cared about my size nor I his. I still have no body shame because I can about myself inside more than the shell.

[@amycarrington4545]

“I’ve been telling it (my brain) bad things for a long time and it believes it.” I feel this to the core! Unfortunately, unlike Hunter and Mayim, a lot of my negative affirmations are rooted in comments my parents made about me and my weight since I was a young child but that doesn’t mean I can’t do the work to feel better about myself. Thanks for the reminder. 💝

[@shoshonna9687]

An affirmation I want to share with the group: "I am loved, I am worthy, I am safe and I am free. I am powerfully protected. I am master of my body and ruler of my mind." - Robert Bruce

[@mccolk]

@shoshonna9687 Thank you for this!!

[@bluedove7876]

So much resonated for me in this episode. Body image, dysmorphia, self-criticism to the point of self-loathing. The only thing I have ever been able to love about my body is that it carried and nourished my beautiful babies. Mayim, let's resolve to try and care for ourselves as the mothers of our wonderful kids, if nothing else. ♥

[@dukethomas95]

The only "ideal" there should be is when someone walks by the mirror we should all say "damn, I look gooooood!". No false standards. No comparison to others. Just self confidence.

[@anjaniadhikari6952]

I think it should be that 'we don't think about how we look at all but about whether our zipper is open or we have ink (and ink like stuff)' on our face. That's all the beauty standard we should have. Until i was 18-19, I rarely looked at a mirror but 10 years later, i find flaws and i am constantly looking for it. ugh!

[@keiththurlow-bishop1617]

So happy to hear this conversation! People of all genders and sexualities struggle with body image issues and it's soooooo time for this tyranny to end. Thanks to all three of you for this

[@marisamartinezolivera]

As a requested motto, I can post here the one I think I posted once. My own life’s motto, can be very accurate for this episode too: “YOU WERE BORN TO BE REAL, NOT TO BE PERFECT”. A motto I made mine after a very hard road with my own inner demons..💜

[@mllemelocoton8272]

THANKS! Thank you so much!

[@marlaelkins2377]

Yes, I hate the sound of my own voice! Thank you Mayim, I love your acting Kat & Amy!! I so relate and feel a connection to you, and love your channel!!!

[@KatheD]

Jonathon! Whether or not everyone loves a bald head, you should share yours on screen much more often - it is beautiful!

[@1thomson]

I wish my head was as bald as Jonathan's. As it is, it looks more like I ate a firecracker that then exploded and blew bits of hair off here and there, randomly. I trim what's left down to the nub, but it still looks ... odd. Trust me, smooth is better than patchy. On the other hand, Mayim is beautiful. I was sitting here looking at her, and I couldn't figure out why she felt like she wasn't really pretty. She *_is_* . And she's smart, too. So, Mayim, maybe what you're struggling with isn't what you *_actually_* look like or how intelligent you *_actually_* are but rather what you *_think_* is so. No? Yes. JT

[@debreed2558]

As I get older I want to be healthy, not my flesh. Flesh is fleshy. What's important is the look in your eyes, the sparkle, and humor.

[@nataliesirota2611]

Thank you, again, for another a wonderful show! I modeled a bit when I was young, but never really even felt pretty much less beautiful. Also, growing up in the South there is such a HUGE emphasis on appearance. UGH! My children are all different sizes and shapes, both male and female, and gorgeous! Still, we all need help with body positivity. Thank you so much Hunter, Mayim, and Jonathan. We love you! You are ALL stunning!

[@___Angelica]

mayim, you are continuously affirming your existing beliefs about yourself. you bang the drum (hard) over and over again. i recognize it because i do it also (less now, hopefully). i think you might first need to be aware of how much you do it and own that it's a huge part of your identity (both how you feel and how you present yourself)...then decide that you want to actually let go of some of "who you are" and basically start to embrace different aspects of yourself.

[@blitzsmom3331]

Jonathan, you are amazing! I am so happy I get to hear you every week together with Mayiam.💙

[@ccl005jn]

Please Mayim, work those mantras. Beauty is as beauty does and you're amazing!!

[@teresahenson8939]

I appreciate the humanness that Mayim brings to her podcasts

[@pizzaroll7126]

Jonathan, I just want to commend you. You did so well in this podcast. Mayim, you described what a lot of people really have in mind. It’s easy to say out loud, body positivity this, I am beautiful that but in reality, when we are alone, what you said is just what goes into most people’s mind.I feel like some people’s facade of confidence and body positivity is just a way for them not to appear vulnerable but then there are some people like Hunter, whom I can say, can truly love themselves and that is something that I admire so much because it is not easy. When Mayim talked about those stretch marks, I got teary eyed because I can relate to her, I cannot accept my “new look” after I gave birth. I had stretch marks and cellulites and I always hear people saying that those are pride marks for carrying a baby but NO, for me that is ugly. As much as I want to accept that, that thing is a sign that I gave birth into a beautiful baby in this world, it still doesn’t change the fact that my body doesn’t look good anymore. I cannot sugar coat it. It really brought down my self-esteem to the point that I don’t want to dress up anymore because what’s the point? I’d look ugly anyways. I envy those people like Hunter because they don’t give a damn about it. I wish I can not give a damn like her. I wish I can absorb that positivity and that’s what I like about everything Jonathan said that it takes work to happen. It just occurred to me that it is not something that I can do overnight and even if I get to that point of positivity, I still have to continue working on it. I will not be able to love myself right away but I can work through it. At first, it will just be positive words coming out of my mouth with a negative mind but someday, those words of positivity will finally penetrate my mind. This episode is really good. I mean really really good. And.... Jonathan you look great even without the cap on and Mayim I’ll be waiting for that SI neuroscience edition haha love you both!!

[@marisamartinezolivera]

And here, ladies and gentlemen there’s very well explained the REAL PANDEMIA of our times. One for which there’s not vaccine but that the cure is in your inner self. I can only stand up, applaude you three with all my strenght and full of humbliness say BRAVO, BRAVÍSSIMO!!! 👏🏻👏🏻. I will share this to all teenagers and adults that I could here, if needed, helping with the English, translating or subtitling the video. I can only say, for 21th time, THANK YOU! 💜

[@getitgurlin]

Mayim, please keep doing what you are doing. I have listened/watched to every episode. I am in love with your candor and genuine thoughts as I have similar ones too. Thank you so much for being the person you are. As a PhD grad, I am inspired by how you use your background to make it applicable and interesting to so many people.

[@user-rm3iy4ye2l]

As someone who is on her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and finding self-love, this really hit home. I've succumbed to the pressure to conform to "ideal" beauty standards and that has led me down a horrible path. Thank you for unpacking a lot of issues in this conversation! I think everyone can benefit from listening to this episode. We're all products of a destructive diet culture.

[@abbyslough1843]

Oh man you guys thank you so much for taking a jab at this topic.... I haven’t even finished the episode yet and can’t get over the fact that this is a real conversation that everybody needs to be hearing!! I am a 34 year old mother of two girls ,13 and 8 , and have never been a size 2..... I have been a size 13 for the past 3 years ... I quite smoking cigarettes . I have a very loving husband who never made me feel not sexy or beautiful but “ we /self” are the worst critic. And hunter is spot on , why do we care what other people think because that is really what we are looking for is gratification from others on “how we look” but how we look and feel about ourselves is the kicker. How does the food I eat make me feel how, how we talk to ourselves , saying positive things not negative in general are things we need to teach our next generation to act on. And practice because if we can’t show ourselves love and kindness how can we expect to get it from others or even give it to others for that matter. Self care and showing kindness to ourselves is so important!! Well done guys well done 👍❤️🌻 my affirmation that really helps me is I am safe I am loved I am enough....

[@annemacleod1421]

Jonathan, you are a wise man. You draw the pithy bits out and summarise so well. Thank you. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑🤗🤗👍🏼

[@damonasberry288]

Great podcast! This was a good episode. We need to change the unrealistic standards that we have in our society today and make more room for people to be “real”. On a side note, it also makes me a bit sad to see Mayim be so hard on herself, but I give her credit for facing those feelings head on. I’ve been crushing on her since the “Blossom” days and I just think she’s amazing! I mean, seriously… she’s smart, beautiful, funny and successful, and those are all good things!

[@iwnunn7999]

It's a very thin line. It's one thing to have a positive body image but you don't want to glorify being heavier when it borders on being morbidly obese and plagued with health issues.

[@shabytin]

I need that book of affirmations! Thank you for this episode!!!! And Mayim tearing up in the end..my heart!!! Sending you so much love!!!

[@roxannetracy2931]

Yay! It's Tuesday. This is my safe space on Tuesday's. I appreciate you so much. THIS is so my topic.

[@MayimBialik]

❤️

[@suprehmo14]

My daughter is a sophmore in high school and is 6'3" tall and a size 4. she is a beautiful girl and i just hope every day that she loves herself like this. Its just as hard for her as it is her shorter full bodied friends but no one takes her serious. its sad.

[@barbarabornholdt2854]

Another wonderful Tuesday morning group therapy session Mayim! This podcast is everything this world needs. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month.

[@alessiasutherberry]

I love this topic so much! Shedding light on the issues women struggle with is something KZbin does far better than the education system or films. Thank you for making us women feel more protected and our struggles real! Xx

[@KristinM626]

Positive affirmations helped me so much during quarantine when I was out of work last year! I’m back to work now & still find they really help me get through the day. One of the positives of the pandemic for me was positive affirmations. Thanks for another great episode!

[@annwood6812]

Being a six foot girl and a six foot guy are totally not comparable. It's not about learning how to control your body that's difficult. It's that you don't fit the ideal feminine mold and there's absolutely no way to not stand out in a crowd while you're also not fitting in.

[@SL313]

Currently taking a walk and listening to this podcast...it feels so therapeutic!

[@YourJamaicanArchitect]

@Mayim Bialik, you are a fantastic human being. Just beautiful, lovable, "hell a" smart and just a big, huge, ginormous, blessing to the world. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability, hilarity and your muchness. You are appreciated.

[@kseniyarosina2357]

Being a literature and history nerd really helped me with feeling beautiful. Here’s what you gonna do: look up any poet(s) and painters who were inspired by women. Look at how those women looked like. No, it was not considered a “norm” at the time. Beauty truly is in the eyes of the beholder. No one dared to say that Akhmatova (look her up) was not beautiful. She was bomb.

[@MargaretJEllis]

Mayim, so surprised of your comments on opening. I was in a Spencer Tunick art installation piece, the first after he won the US lawsuit, 6/04, Cleveland w/2,753 others in the BUFF. It was totally body affirming.

[@Boggaboozer]

I don't make it a habit to comment on a podcasts or KZbin videos but now I want to become I contacted so much to the topic of this one. I've worked so much to start loving myself and my plus size body and when I was really getting the hang of it I lost a big part of my long brown beautiful hair that had defined me all my life. 3 months ago I shaved my head and man! I got all my confidence back and more! I looked at my self in the mirror after shower the morning after and just felt like a underwear model! So I am beautiful, plus size, bald woman who loves herself 🤷‍♀️

[@sandraperezaguilar4946]

A truly inspiring episode; It is true that many of us suffer because we do not quite love ourselves as we are, internally and externally; However, Hunter is right, we have to readjust our way of thinking, work on "reprogramming" our brain and our "conception" of ourselves, in order to understand that what we are and what we look like is truly valid and valuable.

[@kirstenmeier6704]

Your breakdown podcasts have all helped me so much, I don't think I can even explain or describe exactly how. But I look forward to them every single week. Hubby and I put KZbin on the TV and sit down to eat dinner as we watch. We both look forward to them so much. Thank you so much for creating them. Big hugs to you both for your honesty and for being so brave to be real with us all. I was the dumbest one in my college graduating class as well...but it us because I figured out 6 months prior to graduating that this was actually not what I wanted to do with my life so...I was kinda just there to finish,but no longer motivated to do this as a career. I regret that. I still feel stupid because of that too, 21 years later. I hope you never feel like an imposter because nobody has ever helped me as much as you have. I include friends family and lived ones. They listen to me.....but you have taught me more, and "hit the nail on the head" more at saying the exact right thing I needed to hear. Thanks Mayim! You are amazing to me.

[@theyJC]

Expressing gratitude for our body functions like the guest mentioned is what helped me change my perspective. Also, the book The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor is so insightful on radical self-love. Take care of yourself, you deserve it 💚

[@monicsala6639]

Sounds like Hunter does the work. Shes an inspiration for more than just body image. We are all just a work in progress.

[@daniellebaxter4504]

This was so amazing! Thank you for making a video on body image acceptance! This has been a huge struggle for me throughout my early years and leads to the why behind myself and my co-founders at BinoBooks, and why we want to create more children's storybooks on body image, to encourage positive environments for youth to continue to feel good about the cool stuff their bodies can do as they grow instead of focusing on picking away at how they look.

[@jenifernewburn]

It's Tuesday! Time for Breakdown...Highlight of my week usually. This particularly resonates with me being as I've been a 90 lb size 0 teenager to 250 lb size 20 in my twenties, and finally to a body size, shape and weight that I'm comfortable and happy with - which is a perfectly HEALTHY 140 lb / size 4-6. It took nearly four decades to stabilize, but glad it finally happened.

[@elissa3188]

How do these videos end up having so few thumbs up- 19,000 views... it deserves at least 9,000 + thumbs up. I really liked this one, as I struggle with my body. Though I hope they have her back to dig in more on the mental health side of things.

[@heatherkosinski6126]

I wish I could get to the point Hunter is where she's happy with herself and comfortable in her own body. I'm 51 and I don't think I've ever been "comfortable" -- even when I was 50 pounds lighter. I know she put a lot of work into getting there and clearly you've gotta start somewhere. (I say as I order affirmation cards off Amazon...) AND (thank you?) I've realized I have imposter syndrome, too, lol. I guess that's something else to work on. But it boggles my mind that Mayim even had the thought that she's the dumbest in her PhD class. I mean, she clearly did what she needed to do to even BE in a PhD class AND completed it. Even *if* she were the "dumbest" (and I seriously doubt she was), she's still so much smarter than most of the people on this planet. I echo what others have said below that Mayim is too harsh on herself. I hope she sees at least some of these comments so she knows how much people admire her.

[@Historian212]

What a great episode -- I say for the bazillionth time. I just love this show. I once had a housemate who was absolutely gorgeous. I almost didn't want her as a housemate, because I envied what I didn't have: the genes that put her together to look like a model. But spending time with her, I came to understand that she had the same insecurities and foibles that lots of others have -- and that being extraordinary in any way, including in physical appearance, has its own set of drawbacks. Thanks for taking the conversation deeper, and btw, Jonathan is terrific.

[@suprehmo14]

Love you Mayim! Great show. listening with my teenage daughter. Every teenage girls need to hear from these great female role models

[@leal7316]

I never want these podcasts to stop 😭♥️

[@kersymelenciano6107]

My therapist told me to do the affirmations. I hated them! I told her that they didn't work for me. I tried them and whilst I was doing them I was just filled with rage.

[@ПахолокГанна]

Oh, my dearest! I've found another person avoiding mirrors ) Very important conversation. Thank you!

[@0886jess]

Ok, so.. I 1000% agree with Johnathan when they were talking about neuroplasticity. Mayiam sounded like she didn't believe that it works for things like affirmations especially about your body but you're always able to change the things you think/the ways you think IF YOU DO THE WORK OF IT.. it's not an over night fix.

[@markmacatee4602]

Okay, I loved this episode, especially when Hunter talked about changing her self perception. Mayim, in this episode you said multiple times how you envied Hunter’s comfort in her own naked body and how much you wish you felt the same. But whenever Hunter (or Jonathan for that matter) made a suggestion, you shot it down as an impossibility for you. I can’t help but think that you avoid trying because because you are afraid that you will fail. It is far safer to say your brain works differently, you were raised differently, your body changed through pregnancy, and all the other excuses you find to avoid trying, because you just can’t stand the thought of failing and being so enormously disappointed yet again. (I know that’s one of the things in my way.). Anyway, I will yet again step down from my soapbox. It hurts so much to listen to you harp on the large number of negatives you see in yourself. At the very least, I hope you are able to see and appreciate all of the positives. I guarantee you that no matter how many negatives/faults you come up,with, the positives far outweigh them.

[@m_brokenleg]

Just after watching this video I saw on Instagram that Heather’s little brother died past May 1st at the age pf 23. So tragic..so young. So, so sorry for her loss! My heart is with her and her family💔

[@catloverKD]

I said to my therapist all the time when I went more often, "It's a miracle I don't have PTSD and/or an eating disorder." Body image was always framed by my parents as "For other people." It wasn't "Manage your weight for your health, or dress nicely to make yourself feel good." It was always "You have to be or look a certain way so people accept and not judge you, and me by extension." And, maybe it's part of my social disability, but that always seemed so superficial and stupid to me. I am the way I am, and as long as I'm healthy, happy, and comfortable WHO CARES?!

[@edwardsjarje]

Jonathan’s bald head is very beautiful. He should be proud. Great episode!

[@GoingApeCostume]

When I was a teen, I was 5'10" and 100 lbs. And pear shaped. I know how tiny I was and to be told that's big? That's ridiculous! I used to get followed by strangers into restaurant bathrooms to make sure I didn't throw up my meal.

[@emeraldeyes8688]

I love a bald head!! 🙋‍♀️ And Mayim, you are an incredibly beautiful human. You have no idea how much. 🥰

[@hamey]

Thank you for keeping us sane, Mayim. These podcasts (even though I'm behind in them) are so wonderful. Thank you thank you. Now HOW do we bring this to the forefront?! Beauty is within! YOU are beautiful, inside and out, Mayim and Jonathan! We love you! Could imposter syndrome result from co-workers making you feel less than you should be treated?

[@kkrriiss_3660]

53:55 you gained two followers ✌🏼 This has been one of the most inspiring podcasts I've listened to. It's been one think to "hear" or "know" these ideas, but for one of the first times I've listened to it 💕🌷

[@krissampson]

Hey guys, love the color of your ad shirt (gold/mustard) on you....and rock the arms girl!

[@beachgirl48]

Love your show! Thank you for having Hunter. She's awesome!. But, I respectfully disagree with you on your ad on Hint water. 64-oz of water is an arbitrary number. Check it out. It's another one of those myths that we take as fact because so many people repeat it and it kind of sounds science-y.

[@BernadetteMarie]

This has been an amazing episode! Thank you Mayim and Hunter!!

[@ajrcurls4160]

Thank you for the enlightenment. Learning more about myself. Mayim you’re so relatable and the way you convey information is grounding. I’m a perfectionist and can relate to imposter syndrome. I really did appreciate how real Hunter explained her realistic view of herself and how she nurtured her brain to have a positive view.

[@kristindavis4943]

As a women with PCOs and weight is a struggle, this was a great subject.

[@chrisnorth5832]

Forgive me, but I'm not sure what PCO's are.

[@kristindavis4943]

@@chrisnorth5832 it is a condition in women that, due to their hormones they have issue with weight, hair growth and loss, insulin issues and much more. You can diet and still struggle not to lose the weight.

[@kellymeighan3405]

I love this podcast!! Such great topics!! I haven't heard of imposter syndrome, but as a photographer, I definitely don't think I am good enough a lot of the time, especially when people, both men and women, ask me to edit photos of them, like take out wrinkles, fat rolls, double chins, make my sides thinner, fix their crazy eye, smooth their skin, which I can do no problem, but then it doesn't look like them anymore by the time I am done...and then they are ok with it, after spending hrs editing the photo to get it just right, this why I don't like talking portraits anymore, the goal is to not have to edit at all, or minimum edits

[@ehmylle]

who else is belting out the MBB intro theme song? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ajd7662]

Jonathan saying "and I know she was not the first plus sized people to get married" cracked me up 😂

[@averybell4273]

Its not even size but body type. You can be a size 22 with an hour glass and non-bulging stomach and be acceptanced. You can be a size 14 with an apple shape and be rejected

[@sarahaskham953]

Same i hate having photos taken love this potcast so many woman feel like this have to look perfect perfect body face just gets to me soo much ❤❤

[@1cutebyrd]

Mayim great episode! You need to interview Justine Bateman about her new book!

[@jesstheRoswell_BookQueen]

I'm a big girl and I love this!!! Thank you for this one!!! ❤

[@lindseypoindexter702]

This is a beautiful episode.

[@joes6336]

Why do a lot of beautiful women think they are ugly . Quit putting yourself down .

[@larrywayne6254]

Shoulders for days... Dr. Balik. You're absolutely gorgeous. Outside and inside. Also, your mama in the last podcast (and yourself) acknowledged how tall or short one person is, how thin or fat one person is... are sorta defining characteristics (within your family) that allows your brain to schema. I just thought that was very interesting.

[@brendasanchez5035]

I do love a bald head! My husband shaves his head and I love it! Not joking.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Ways to Practice Body Positivity👇 Positive affirmations. Think healthier, not skinnier. Compliment others freely. Surround yourself with positivity. Focus on the things you like about yourself. Stop comparing yourself to others

[@irenagrgic1217]

Mayim and Jonathan out here celebrating International No Diet Day with their podcast 💪

[@taniawebster5867]

This episode was the highlight of my day . Absolutely loved the episode so much . Body image and the mental health that comes with it so important and I'm sure do many people are so grateful for this episode including me. Thank you Mayim,Hunter and Jonathan for this beautiful and very special episode. You are all so amazing and I especially loved the ask Mayim anything question about imposter syndrome. This is just overall one if the best podcast and I love it so so much so thank you so much and I can't wait for the next one :)

[@pizzaroll7126]

The intro made me laugh so hard hahaha

[@birdie_719]

I have such a problem with my body image so this is an interesting one.

[@surfpaddletravel]

Mayim and Jonathan, I had some sort of breakthrough watching this Hunter McGrady video. Also thank you for sending me in the direction of Dr. Sarno. Thank you for doing these podcasts. Tabitha

[@pattigiles2649]

Amazing topic! Love this podcast so much. Omg! Thank you for this content.

[@smlorrin]

Such a wonderful guest!

[@midnightdreamr]

If a stylist can't dress you because of your size, they are not a good stylist. They don't know how to do their job.

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

Luxury brands suck

[@stilleve757]

All parents should be as positive and supportive as Hunter's.

[@heidi6243]

I was in a size 6 until 27 years old then had a child at 28 for 13 years now not a size 6 at all not even close.

[@stephencase5160]

The more you talk about compare and despair, and the more we can cut it off at the roots - regardless of what we're comparing - the better off we'll all be.

[@clairedouglas1726]

Mayim you are beautiful, caring , funny and one of the nicest people , iv looked up to you and idolised u for so long thank you for giving us all Amy who is my fav character ever and for just been you , we all love you because of who u are 🇬🇧💚❤️xx #MAYIM

[@msmith1418]

How come I am just notified *NOW* about this video??? .. 11 *HOURS* LATER????

[@elissa3188]

I just have to say- drinking water is important, but I wish when accepting the Hint water - advertise, that they considered that it is "bottled water" and creating more plastic problems. Would Hint switch from plastic? If so, I might consider it.

[@troods8110]

Mayim.. you are so amazing! And you are beautiful just as you are. Jonathan... you're adorable! Much love to you both. 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@hilarybudgets5602]

As always this episode was brilliant!!

[@klarichelle]

I love this episode! I love your content Mayim and Jonathan ❤️ thank you!

[@quietlyloud7675]

Mayim is gorgeous, I wish she knew that about herself. Also, she has a PhD! Damn!!

[@ciara1734]

This made my day!♡

[@Kay2be2mr]

I'm like Hunter when it comes to cellulite or stretch marks. I never think about it, and I just can't relate to women who do. I have a bit of adult acne, a bit of keratosis pilaris on my thighs. Those things I feel more self conscious about. Cellulite and stretch marks seem like nothing in comparison. It never crosses my mind. It's a personal thing what you tend to worry about most.

[@MargaretJEllis]

Mayim, you and your guests have really helped me being accepted being an HSP. I'm requesting you bring on a guest, maybe Julia Orloff, or your choice for who would fit. Thanks for the consideration.

[@Authentistic-ism]

Y'all, is there an episode or a segment planned to talk about neurodiversity and/or autism in adults? I've received a diagnosis as a middle aged woman. It explains a LOT but I'm having so much grief over my past without support. Now I'm not even sure where to start or what kind of support I need. I get so envious, in a bizarre way, of kids who are diagnosed with autism, and their parents are out there wanting teach them to advocate for themselves and accept who they are :( Without a label or a diagnosis, and with my family and school pushing me to "be more socially mature, because you're so smart at academics, surely you can do that" and I ended up with debilitated self-confidence and bad skills as an adult trying to support myself and keep my dignity. I tried to pass as neurotypical so hard that I even "studied" for and tried to fake the adult autism diagnostic assesment sessions, hoping not to be found autistic. Now I need to figure out my identity. I've been assessed again where I showed up authentic. Still Dx'd autistic though!

[@victoriahollis3454]

Hi I know I'm replying to this late ( I only just found this podcast( I'm 42) I'm suspecting that I am autistic I'm waiting an assessment here in the UK there seems to be an issue picking up autism in girls as we tend to mask better as girls the way we deal with conflict or how we assert dominance over others is we will socially isolate and be a lot more vindictive than boys. Boys will usually use Physical violence and it tends to resolve quicker. Women look at how other women behave and try to copy them. One autistic KZbinr I like is Of herbs and altars. She speaks on a variety of subjects drug use/harm reduction and anorexia she's British and has a very British sense of humour she's a millennial she wasn't diagnosed well after school and college