Kate Eckman on body confidence and bringing the joy!

Kate Eckman is a model, QVC TV presenter, motivational speaker and all-round joy bringer. She lights up every room she enters. Well-versed in the competitive side of a career in modelling and TV presenting, Kate is knows a lot about body confidence and self-compassion. She’s passionate about helping others face up to their fears, own their stories and be comfortable in their own skin.

We talk about confidence, dealing with comparison and encouraging self compassion.

Listen in, you’re in for a treat…

Key Moments:

[2m 00s] We begin with a reading of Kate’s beautiful manifesto which will warm your heart

[4m 20s] Kate walks us through a day in the life of being her

[6m 40s] We talk about the competitive edge that comes with working in television and the modelling industry and how Kate deals with it

[8m 00s] Kate shares a moment where her body confidence was tested to the limits, and her immediate response

[10m 30s] We question why we only remember negative comments/feedback and what actions we can talk towards more self-compassionate thoughts

[14m 00s] Expanding our comfort zones and the courage facing up to your fears will give you

[16m 30s] We discuss social media and comparison, and how it feeds the global confidence crisis we’re currently faced with

[21m 00s] Beth asks Kate how she finds meaning in the work she does in such a consumer-focused industry. Her answer will bring you joy.

[28m 30s] Kate shares the tender story of losing two close friends to suicide, the guidance they have given her and the messages they send to her

[30m 05s] Beth asks Kate “What makes you glad to be alive?” Her response is not what you’d expect.. :)

[31m 00s] Kate shares what “Freedom” means in her life

 

People / sources mentioned:

Kate’s blog

Beth’s book Freedom Seeker

Beth's book Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life

Where to find Kate:

www.kateeckman.tv

www.facebook.com/kateeckman.tv

www.twitter.com/KateEckman

www.instagram.com/kateeckman