Candace Cameron Bure is breaking her silence on a deeply personal struggle that many can relate to: her troubled relationship with her body image. During a recent episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, the 49-year-old actress from Full House became emotional as she revealed how harshly she once treated herself, describing her body image as “all messed up.”
She confessed she constantly criticized her appearance, “whipping” herself with self-hatred, until a vivid dream during therapy sparked a life-changing shift. Inspired by the biblical story of Balaam and his donkey from Numbers 22, she saw her body as faithful and strong, questioning why she had been so unkind to it. This powerful moment marked a turning point in how she views herself.
A Painful Realization That Transformed Her Perspective
On her podcast, Bure shared that the dream helped her recognize the “amazing revelation” that her body deserved respect, not criticism. She recounted, “God allowed my body to speak back,” reminding her of all it has done — from carrying her to feeding her — and challenging her to treat it better.
Tears filled her eyes as she described the moment her perspective shifted: “It was like this amazing revelation in my life… I now have a whole different perspective of how I think about my body.” This marked the beginning of a journey toward self-kindness and healing.
From Harsh Criticism to Compassionate Self-Talk
Following the awakening, Bure revealed she now approaches her body with gratitude and compassion. She admitted that she used to be “so mean” to herself but is now learning to speak kindly and lovingly — a lesson she is eager to share. “Learning to speak with kindness to my body has been a journey,” she explained, acknowledging that many women struggle similarly.
She hopes her vulnerable confession resonates with listeners, reminding them that they are not alone. “To those who relate — I hope you can feel me giving you the biggest virtual hug,” she said, encouraging others to embrace self-love and grace.