154: “Don’t You F*cking Dare Give Up:” Ayesha Perry-Iqbal on Healing From Trauma, Overcoming Insecurities, and Finding True Self-Love
Ayesha Perry-Iqbal is a model, influencer, speaker, and women's rights advocate. In today's powerful conversation, Ayesha shares what she learned from feeling othered in her childhood, body-shaming experiences that affected her confidence, and how she learned to love her body. Ayesha also shares her emotional experience with domestic violence and her journey with healing after trauma. Josie and Ayesha talk about misconceptions about domestic abuse, what love actually looks like, and why women should be angry. This episode offers life-changing lessons on healing, empowerment, and true self-love.
If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or go towww.thehotline.org for 24/7 support.
KEY MOMENTS:
02:23 — Josie’s Superbowl MVP
03:17 — Introducing Ayesha
05:43 — Where Josie and Ayesha Met
06:06 — Ayesha’s Childhood and Motivation For Success
08:57 — Confidence
08:16 — Growing Up in The Heroin Chic Era & Body Shaming
11:06 — Advice For Women Dealing With Insecurities
15:07 — Body Image Issues Have Nothing To Do With You
16:17 — Intention Behind Weight Loss Matters
19:56 — Ayesha’s Story With Domestic Violence
20:59 — “Don’t You F*cking Dare Give Up”
23:34 — The Manipulation Behind Domestic Abuse
26:31 — The Most Common Problem That Comes Up When Discussing Abuse
27:55 — Common Misconceptions of Domestic Violence
31:55 — Why Are We Not Teaching Little Boys About Consent?
32:42 — The System Doesn’t Help Women Either
39:13 — “Actually, You Should Be Afraid Of Me”
40:07 — Advice Ayesha Would Give Her Younger Self in an Abusive Situation
41:31 — Abuse Changes What You Look Like
42:52 — Ayesha’s Healing Journey
49:17 — What Does Love Actually Look Like?
52:15 — Women Should Get Angry
55:38 — Rapid Fire Questions & Final Thoughts
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