My Body's Story

My Body’s Story is a project that considers the relationship women have with their bodies, particularly within the context of our objectifying, weight-centred culture. How do we reconnect with our bodies and celebrate everything our bodies do for us? How do we listen to her wisdom with acceptance, love, gratitude, compassion and trust?

As part of The Big Anxiety Festival, Louise Wigg discusses this process as, through the many days of lockdown in 2021 & 22, she and Cat McKay lead thirteen local women through a process of reconnecting with their beautiful, unique bodies, listening to deep body wisdom as they celebrate their journeys towards body empowerment. This project was funded by Yarra Ranges Council and auspiced by Eating Disorders Victoria.

Through this process of exploration and sharing we delved into issues related to body image, challenging body and diet culture, mindfulness and intuition, intuitive eating, joyful movement and self-pampering. We laughed and we cried, we ate and we danced, we connected through our body's stories.

This project culminated in an exhibition that featured stunning photographed portraits and written narratives of the journeys our amazing women shared with their bodies. A short film and magazine were also produced as part of this project.

In this session we will screen the film of participants sharing their insights and stories and explore plans to expand and build on the learnings of My Body’s Story as it evolves in 2023. 

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Mechanics Hall, Warburton Arts Centre, 3049 Warburton Highway, Warburton, 3799, View Map