Benched The Podcast
Benched is a safe space where raw conversations, honesty, and community come together to transform setbacks into growth. Through transparency, encouragement, and healing dialogue, this podcast is here to help you rebuild, evolve, and step confidently into your purpose.
Benched The Podcast
🎙️ EPISODE 2 – “The Weight of Childhood”
Episode 2 | Childhood Trauma, Teasing, and Food Relationships
In this episode, CJ takes a deep dive into his early years to explore the roots of his weight struggles. From schoolyard teasing and bullying to family food traditions and cultural expectations, he reflects on how childhood experiences shaped his relationship with food, body image, and self-worth.
This conversation isn’t just about the past—it’s about understanding how those early moments still impact us today. If you’ve ever carried the weight of childhood experiences into adulthood, this episode will feel familiar and validating.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
- The role of childhood teasing and bullying in shaping self-image
- How family food traditions influence our eating habits
- Cultural messages around weight and body image
- Lasting effects of childhood experiences on adult life
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