Embrace Your Features: Christina Testut’s Inspiring Journey of Self-Acceptance and Healing

The Beauty in You: Podcast

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Beauty in You podcast! We're super excited about today's episode because we've got a truly inspiring guest: Christina Testut. Christina's an amazing New York City public school teacher with over 20 years of experience and a fierce advocate for social-emotional learning.

Christina dives into her personal journey with body image struggles and how she turned things around to promote self-love and acceptance. We'll hear about her transformation in 2020 and the inspiration behind her book, "Embrace Your Features," which came out in April 2023.

We’ll chat about the real stuff negative comments, disordered eating, and societal pressures, but also the positive practices Christina brings to her classroom, like reading body-positive children’s books and using affirmations.

Hosts Chi Quita Mack and Jacqueline G. join in as we discuss embracing our unique selves, setting healthy boundaries, and the importance of therapy. Get ready for an eye-opening and heartwarming convo that’ll leave you feeling empowered and loving the beauty in you.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

To connect with Christina Testut: www.embraceyourfeatures.com
Amazon Book Link https://a.co/d/0NzjC2R
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/christina_runstheworld/

To work with Chi Quita Mack: Take Back Your Life 1-on-1 Coaching — Life Coach - The ChiQuita Mack
To Purchase The Beauty in You Workbook:
https://www.thechiquitamack.com/shop-tcm/p/the-beauty-in-you-a-guide-created-to-help-you-discover-the-best-version-of-you
Chi Quita Mack's Website: https://www.thechiquitamack.com
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