How to Talk to Your Husband About Body Image (Without Feeling Awkward or Ashamed)

Because if you’ve ever silently panicked mid-snuggle, wondering if he’s thinking what you’re thinking about your body… this one’s for you, sister.

Let’s be real: Talking about body image with your husband feels… a little like standing in front of the church congregation in your swimsuit. 😬

It’s vulnerable. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s super tempting to just avoid the topic altogether.

But here’s the deal: Hiding your body image struggles from your spouse won’t protect your marriage—it might just create more distance.

And that’s the exact opposite of what you want, right?

So today, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how to actually talk to your husband about your body image—without spiraling into shame or putting up emotional walls.

Spoiler alert: You don’t have to have the perfect words. You just need an open heart and a whole lotta grace.

Let’s dive in.

Why Talking About Body Image With Your...

How much weight do you carry?...

I’m not asking about the number on your digital scale, but about the burden you carry because you never think your body is good enough.

Today, I’m sharing the mic with my friend and fellow-podcaster, Jennifer Taylor Wagner, to help you answer the question: “how do I see my body as good, even when it doesn’t feel that way?” Jennifer shares:

• 🪞Her own body image battle that began in Kindergarten and bled into her adulthood
• 🔨 Tips to break the scale’s power over you
• 👟 How you can begin the journey of body-trust when your body doesn’t seem trustworthy
• ☺️ What it means for your body to be GOOD, and you can see it as such—just the way it is, right now.

Jennifer’s Story

Growing up, Jennifer’s body was bigger than most of the bodies around her. As a result, she was mocked and bullied from Kindergarten onward. The negative comments she received scarred her and eventually became part of her identity. She began to define herself as broken, not OK, u...