Body Image, Boundaries & Belonging: Finding Yourself in Yachting | UNCENSORED
Apr 16, 2020, 04:20 PM
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When confidence is tested and isolation takes hold, how do we find our way back to self-worth? In this honest and emotional episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera speaks with Mickey Whiteford, a 25-year-old Second Stewardess from South Africa, about body image, mental health, and the hidden struggles behind the “glamour” of yachting.
Together they confront the pressures of appearance, the loneliness that can come from life at sea, and the healing journey of self-acceptance. From overcoming limiting beliefs to redefining coping mechanisms, Mickey’s story is a reminder that vulnerability is strength — and that no one is ever truly alone.
🔹 The truth behind yachting’s body-image standards
🔹 Learning to set and honour personal boundaries
🔹 Why isolation and burnout often go unnoticed onboard
🔹 Recognizing alcohol as a coping mechanism
🔹 The daily practice of self-forgiveness and self-talk
🔹 Building emotional resilience through awareness and community
💼 About the Guest:
Mickey Whiteford is a Second Stewardess from South Africa who uses her platform to speak openly about mental health, self-acceptance, and life behind the polished surface of yachting.
📸 Instagram: @mickeywhiteford
🆘 Need Support?
If you’re a crew member struggling with mental health or isolation, reach out to:
🌐 ISWAN Yacht Crew Help — 24-hour free & confidential helpline: https://www.iswan.org.uk/yachtcrewhelp
🌐 YachtsMermaids.com — support directory and downloadable mental-health resources for yacht crew
📩 Share Your Story or Be Featured on UNCENSORED
Email Marién at info@yachtsmermaids.com
💬 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share to help more crew find their voice and healing at sea.
#BodyImage #CrewWelfare #WomenInYachting #YachtCrewSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfAcceptance #Boundaries #HealingJourney #YachtLife #UNCENSORED
Together they confront the pressures of appearance, the loneliness that can come from life at sea, and the healing journey of self-acceptance. From overcoming limiting beliefs to redefining coping mechanisms, Mickey’s story is a reminder that vulnerability is strength — and that no one is ever truly alone.
🔹 The truth behind yachting’s body-image standards
🔹 Learning to set and honour personal boundaries
🔹 Why isolation and burnout often go unnoticed onboard
🔹 Recognizing alcohol as a coping mechanism
🔹 The daily practice of self-forgiveness and self-talk
🔹 Building emotional resilience through awareness and community
💼 About the Guest:
Mickey Whiteford is a Second Stewardess from South Africa who uses her platform to speak openly about mental health, self-acceptance, and life behind the polished surface of yachting.
📸 Instagram: @mickeywhiteford
🆘 Need Support?
If you’re a crew member struggling with mental health or isolation, reach out to:
🌐 ISWAN Yacht Crew Help — 24-hour free & confidential helpline: https://www.iswan.org.uk/yachtcrewhelp
🌐 YachtsMermaids.com — support directory and downloadable mental-health resources for yacht crew
📩 Share Your Story or Be Featured on UNCENSORED
Email Marién at info@yachtsmermaids.com
💬 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share to help more crew find their voice and healing at sea.
#BodyImage #CrewWelfare #WomenInYachting #YachtCrewSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfAcceptance #Boundaries #HealingJourney #YachtLife #UNCENSORED