Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook

“This transformative workbook illuminates the path from body hatred to self-love. With profound insights, it addresses the complexity of this inner struggle, offering a journey of feeling, trusting, and empowering oneself. A beacon of light at the end of the tunnel, it invites the reader to contemplate a more holistic view of self, including teachings on the importance of honoring embodiment and our soul. I recommend this book to those seeking wise counsel on their path of healing and transformation.” —Rochelle Schieck, founder of Qoya Inspired Movement, and author of Qoya – Rochelle Schieck“During nearly a decade of following Kathryn’s body image and self-love work, I have witnessed the infinite depth of her compassion for women who wrestle with and feel overcome by unrealistic, unhealthy expectations about the precious temples they inhabit. This book is a gem—an opportunity to experience the work Kathryn teaches so sacredly: finally, truly, learning to listen to and be in a deep, loving relationship with your body.” —Debbie DeMarco Bennett, BSc, MA in progress, and co-teacher of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills classes with Kathryn Holt at – Debbie DeMarco Bennett, BSc“Kathryn Holt’s Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook is a transformative guide that navigates the tumultuous journey of body acceptance. Its insightful reflections and practical tools empower readers to foster a peaceful relationship with their bodies, anchoring in self-respect and inner healing rather than external change. An essential read for anyone yearning to reclaim their wholeness and live beyond societal pressures.” —Stacey Shelby, PhD, professor of depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, registered clinical counselor, and author of Tracking the Wild Woman Archetype – Stacey Shelby, PhD“Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook offers us a path back to ourselves. Holt’s wise guidance and thoughtful, profound exercises beckon us toward experiencing the body as a source of rooted wisdom—a home from which we can engage life in all its dimensions. These soulful practices powerfully offset the distracting influences of a culture that often pulls us away from who we truly are, inviting deep, enduring, and healing transformation.” —Linda Quennec, PhD, psychotherapist; and author of Fishing for Birds and Depth Psychology, Cult Survivors, and the Role of the Daimon  – Linda Quennec, PhD“Kathryn Holt offers an impressive variety of tools across multiple healing modalities for overcoming body hatred and shame. She also explores numerous sources for our disconnection with our bodies, including our family of origin and our culture. But it’s her assertion that our ‘true hunger’ is to deepen into our souls that makes this book stand out. It’s a revolutionary idea, that listening to our bodies is listening for our souls.” —Jennifer Leigh Selig, PhD, depth psychologist, teacher, and author of Deep Memoir – Jennifer Leigh Selig, PhD“With skill and tender understanding, Kathryn Holt blends theory and practice to guide women into their sacred depths to reclaim a sense of being with their bodies and their true hunger from the inside out. Embodied women who know how to journey underneath symptoms of disconnection and internalized oppression are what these times require. This book is a treasure, a companion, and a pivotal resource toward that possibility.” —Leah D’Abate, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACSz, licensed professional counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist, somatic psychotherapist, and approved clinical supervisor in private practice – Leah D’Abate, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACSz“Incisive, wise, practical, and kind. The weave of myth, analyses, and deep personal inquiry feels like a compassionate friend walking you along a path of healing that you long for, but may not be able to access on your own. Kathryn Holt invites us into a fraught and charged topic with gentleness and fierce assurance: your body hatred is not your fault, and there is a way through.” —Chela Davison, Integral Master Coach, and creator and teacher of LEAD programs – Chela Davison

Kathryn C. Holt, PhD, LCSW, is a depth psychotherapist in private practice in Boulder, CO. She writes about bodies, motherhood, spirituality, and healing while bridging the fields of Jungian and behavioral psychology. She studied dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) at Columbia University, and is coauthor of The Stronger Than BPD Journal. She completed her PhD in depth psychology with a focus on Jungian and archetypal psychology, researching how people make peace with their bodies after suffering with body hatred.