🎧 Episode 7 | Perception & Beyond with Suman Agarwal

What if you stopped shrinking yourself to fit someone else’s definition of beauty?

In this powerful, no-filter episode, Neelakshi Singh — a trailblazing plus-size model, body positivity advocate, and changemaker — sits down with Suman Agarwal to share her journey from self-doubt to self-empowerment.

🔥 This isn’t just a conversation about fashion or size.

It’s about reclaiming your power, challenging stereotypes, and redefining what it means to show up boldly in a world obsessed with appearances.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll uncover:

*Why body positivity isn’t just a trend — it’s a movement

*How to silence the voices that say you’re “not enough”

*Why your self-worth isn’t measured by a dress size

*How to embrace the space you deserve, unapologetically

*Why self-love is an act of resistance and power

*Real strategies for breaking free from limiting beliefs

*How to turn your story into a source of strength

If you’ve ever felt judged, overlooked, or underestimated — this episode is for you.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Walking into a Room as a Plus-Size Model

04:52 – Overcoming Eating Disorders and Body Image Struggles

09:44 – Facing Unrealistic Size Expectations in the Fashion Industry

14:36 – Welcome to Perception and Beyond with Nilakshi Singh

19:28 – From Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance

24:20 – Breaking the Silence on Body Image Struggles

29:13 – Realizing Your Self-Image: Internal vs. External Perception

34:05 – The Pressure to Shrink Yourself for Acceptance

38:57 – How Society's Standards Shape Our Self-Perception

43:49 – Body Image Trauma and Emotional Baggage

48:41 – The Invisible Weight of Social Expectations

53:34 – Becoming Your Own Cheerleader in a Judgmental World

58:26 – Challenging the Stereotypes of Competency Based on Size

01:03:18 – Breaking the Myth: Does Size Define Capability?

01:08:10 – Fighting the Double Standards in Corporate and Creative Spaces

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Why body positivity is about power, not just acceptance

-How societal expectations shape our self-image

-The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards

-Breaking the myth that size defines talent or competency

-How to challenge stereotypes and take up the space you deserve

-The mental and emotional toll of constant judgment

-Why self-acceptance is the ultimate form of self-respect

🎙 Meet Your Host & Guest

Suman Agarwal

India’s most senior Image Consultant | Co-founder – ICBI

Certified Counsellor & Behavioural Trainer

🌐 www.imageconsultinginstitute.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionandbeyond | https://www.instagram.com/sumanmagic

Neelakshi Singh

Plus Size Model | Body Positivity Advocate | Speaker

Breaking Stereotypes | Empowering Confidence | Redefining Beauty

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumptopretty

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