Idol Stalker » self-esteem http://www.idolstalker.com Watching the Idols: American Idol, Canadian Idol and More! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Mandisa Talks About Regaining Self-Esteem http://www.idolstalker.com/mandisa-talks-about-regaining-self-esteem/ http://www.idolstalker.com/mandisa-talks-about-regaining-self-esteem/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:59:10 +0000 Jeanne http://www.idolstalker.com/mandisa-talks-about-regaining-self-esteem/ Post from: Idol Stalker

]]> Former American Idol contestant, Mandisa, was on the Today show where she discussed her recent weight loss and struggles with feelings of low self-worth and shame.  They showed a clip from her audition where judge, Simon Cowell, asked if they would have a bigger stage that season.  The comment hurt Mandisa but I also think it fueled her to look at why she was obese. 

She has since lost 80lbs and is being open about the childhood sexual abuse that she suffered.  I find it to be a truly inspirational story and I’m so happy that she is doing so well.  Watch the segment:

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