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Body shaming affects everyone, with boys pressured to fit ideals of height, muscle, and strength, while girls are expected to be thin, flawless, and hair-free. In the third episode of The Healing Circle, powered by coto, influencer Rida Tharana shares her personal struggles with criticism about her skin, hair, and body. Participating in the conversation is dancer and content creator Rohit Jethwani, who spoke about his body shaming experience, Adding to the conversation, influencer Prableen Kaur Bomrah shares her journey of being targeted for her acne and body size. Their stories are addressed by insights from Dr. Sana, a mindfulness coach at coto, who emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, emotional resilience, and the role of community in coping with societal and online pressures.
“Even as a child, despite captaining my school’s hockey and football teams, all people saw was my body. They said I wouldn’t get married and told me to watch what I eat. At my first skincare brand event, nervous but excited, someone commented on how much acne I had, before even saying hello. I left in tears. But that moment taught me that I shouldn’t allow others to make me feel small in my own skin. I’ve worked hard to accept myself, and now, only I define my worth and beauty,” said influencer Prableen Kaur Bomrah.
Adding to this, Rida Tharana said, “For the longest time, I was made to feel that being dusky meant being less attractive, less deserving, and less visible. I was told only fair skin could bring love, success, or beauty. Society and brands fed that insecurity, but I never hated my skin. Today, I say with pride that my brown skin is beautiful and never needed fixing. It’s taken time, but I’ve reclaimed that narrative—and no one can take it from me.”
Adding to the experiences shared by the women, dancer and content creator Rohit Jethwani opens up about his own journey with body shaming. While women face pressure to look a certain way, men are expected to be strong, fit, and muscular, and those who don’t fit the mold are often mocked. “I’ve dealt with body shaming since I was nine or ten,” Rohit shared. “I led dance performances but was held back—not for lack of talent, but because I didn’t fit the ‘ideal’ body type. Costumes didn’t fit, and I was made to feel out of place. Even now, producers have told me I could never be a hero—just the sidekick or comic relief. It’s disheartening, but it’s also fueled my drive to challenge these outdated standards. My size doesn’t define my talent, and it won’t define my future.”
As per the 2024 Global Body Image Report, 40% of men and 60% of women are unhappy with their appearance. The report also highlights that 50% of young people struggle with body image concerns, often worsened by unrealistic beauty standards and social media. Hence, to address these struggles, they can lean on platforms like coto for support that offers a safe space for people to share their experiences, find support, and get expert advice.
The Healing Circle powered by coto is exclusively on Janice Sequeira’s YouTube channel, with new episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
