To put it mildly, our bodies have been through a lot over the past few years. From illness, grief, and loss wrought by the pandemic to the joys, relief, and even ambivalence of reconnection, it feels like everyone’s been put through the wringer. Through it all, our bodies have been our constant companions. Holiday time, in particular, can heighten the emotions we experience around our bodies. Whether you’re visiting family, seeing old friends, or mingling at an end-of-year office party, that could mean facing commentary about your body size or gender expression, pressures about what you eat, how you dress, and more. We spoke to body positivity experts about their insights for navigating holiday get-togethers, from responding to insensitive remarks to staying in touch with your inner voice amid the noise. Read more at the link in our bio.