Neuroscience of Body Image - Why Your Brain Tricks You About Your Body

Have you ever wondered why you can look in the mirror one day and feel okay, but the next day see nothing but flaws? Or why scrolling through social media can instantly make you feel worse about yourself?

Turns out, there's actual science behind these experiences - and once you understand what's happening in your brain, you can start to change it.

What we will explore together:

• The mirror mystery: Why your reflection can feel so unreliable (it's not just you!)
• Your comparison brain: How social media affects your self-perception and practical ways to protect yourself
• Rewiring techniques: Simple, research-backed methods to shift how you see yourself
• Daily practices: Easy tools you can start using right away
• The bigger picture: How culture and biology team up to mess with our perception

About the Workshop:

This in-person workshop at STPLN explores how our brains process body image through the lens of social influence. Through a blend of education and creative reflection, you will understand why social standards affect us so deeply and how you can develop a more compassionate relationship with your body through creative expression and mindfulness.

This Workshop might resonate if you:

• Sometimes feel uncomfortable with your appearance
• Find yourself comparing to others (especially online)
• Want to understand the science behind body image
• Are curious about practical ways to feel more confident
• Like learning about how our brains work

About Beyond the Bits Project:

Beyond the Bits Project delivers education that explores the intersection of comprehensive sexuality education and social context beyond traditional biological frameworks. Through interactive education that blends reflection and creative expression, we equip people with the knowledge and community connections needed for a positive sense of self and healthier relationships.

Included in ticket price:

• Interactive workshop
• Material and additional resources to take home
• Access to a supportive community
• Homemade Fika
• Discount on 4-week 'Body Perception' workbook and support

Limited spots available to foster a safe and intimate setting, don't miss out!

Payment for the workshop goes directly to Beyond the Bits Project to help grow our project and pay our facilitator.