Ep 181: Assigning meaning to our body image differently with Sara Chambers
2/12/26 | 57:15 | Episode 181
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What if the issue isn’t body positivity itself, but the meaning we’ve been taught to assign to our bodies?
In this powerful conversation, Lia is joined by brand strategist, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Ellie & Nora Creative, Sara Chambers, for a deep and nuanced discussion about body image, identity, power, and choice. Together, they explore how so many women are holding themselves back, not because they lack confidence or ambition, but because of the stories they’ve inherited about their bodies, worth, and visibility.
Sara shares how her work helping women build brave, bold brands is inseparable from personal development, nervous system regulation, and self-trust. When women are asked to show up visibly, take up space, and lead boldly, body shame often becomes the silent barrier. This episode unpacks why that happens and how choosing to assign meaning differently can change everything.
Lia and Sara discuss why success and alignment are not fixed definitions, but evolving relationships with self, why authenticity isn’t a buzzword but a practice, and how comparing ourselves against our own values instead of external standards creates real freedom. They also dive into the intersection of branding and body image, the cost of staying palatable and likable, and why repelling the wrong people is often part of standing in your power.
Sara also shares the inspiration behind her bestselling book, Do it Fat: An Unapologetic Guide to Taking Up More Space Regardless of Your Size, and the cultural, personal, and systemic forces that shape how women relate to their bodies. This conversation invites listeners to move beyond binaries, loosen the grip of external expectations, and reclaim agency over how meaning is applied to their bodies, their work, and their lives.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting more and feeling like your body is holding you back, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate reframe that puts the power back in your hands.
In this episode, you’ll explore:
Why body positivity isn’t broken, but how we apply meaning often is
How self-image and visibility are deeply connected for women
What it means to define success and alignment on your own terms
Why branding and personal development can’t be separated
How choosing to assign meaning differently creates freedom and confidence
The impact of body narratives on leadership, ambition, and the next generation
For listeners ready to stop measuring themselves against external standards and start trusting their own inner authority, this conversation opens the door.
Find Sara here: https://www.instagram.com/sarachamberscreative/
Brand Boosting Video Series: https://ellyandnoracreative.com/branding-boost-video-series/
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