Weight stigma affects mental health, self-worth and access to care more than we realise.
In this episode, body-positive advocate Khurshid Vayid speaks about body image, shame and healing.
Weight stigma is not just about appearance — it has deep psychological, emotional and social consequences.
In this episode of the Est-Sens Show, I sit with Khurshid Vayid, body-positive advocate and communication professional, to explore how weight stigma impacts mental health, identity and our relationship with the body.
Through lived experience, we discuss how body shaming and harmful societal narratives affect confidence, belonging and emotional wellbeing — and why healing begins with awareness, compassion and the language we use.
This conversation belongs to How We Heal — a space dedicated to restoring dignity, self-worth and connection to the body.
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🔹 In this episode, we explore:
– What weight stigma really is and how it shows up in daily life
– The emotional and psychological impact of body shaming
– Body positivity as a healing practice, not a trend
– The link between weight stigma, mental health and self-worth
– How changing language can support healing and self-acceptance
If you’ve ever felt judged, excluded or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a grounded and compassionate starting point.
🔹 About the guest
Khurshid Vayid
Body-positive advocate
Professional in communication and corporate events
