Body Image & Letting Yourself Go: Brittany Runs a Marathon

Body Image & Letting Yourself Go: Brittany Runs a Marathon

It’s frustrating when an injury or illness interrupts a personal goal, especially when you feel that you’ve “let yourself go” and failed to meet your own personal expectations. Sarah tackles the big “b” (body image) in this episode of Screen Cares, and shares how Sundance Film Festival Audience Award: US Dramatic winner, Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) - IMDb can remind you that unlike in an athletic race, finish lines can be fluid and adaptable. 

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Episode Host:Sarah Woolverton-MohlerCo-Host:Jennie Ziverk Carr

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Brittany Runs a Marathon is an entertaining Buddy Screen to enjoy with friends, especially those who might personally relate to the struggles of body image, weight, and more.

Screen Sparks:

When you let your guard down, you invite connection-building conversation that’s meaningful and beyond the how-is-the-weather surface-level chat. Use our Screen Sparks to discuss Brittany Runs a Marathon, body image, pushing through vs. setting limits. Check out our socials pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube) share your thoughts with the Screen Cares Community this week.

• Have there been any people or experiences in your life that have led you to question your body?
• Where is the line between pushing yourself and hurting yourself? 
• How do you talk about body image and related issues with your kids?

Resources & Background

• Sarah and Jennie encourage you to check out the fantastic podcast, Maintenance Phase, for thoughtful, irreverent and engaging conversations about wellness, health, and more!
• Sundance Film Festival’s award winners are a great watch. Check out this complete list!

Behind the Scenes

Sarah's goals derby avatar-so cool, so dynamic.

Teamwork makes the literal derby dream work- Sarah's amazing derby team friends.

Putting in the work in the most joyful-yet intense- way at derby practice.