We Don't Make Ourselves Smaller Here: The empowering new book from bestselling author of Body Positive Power

by Megan Jayne Crabbe

'An insightful and empowering guide' - Emily Clarkson and Alex Light, You Should Delete That

'[Megan] is the needed voice of this generation' - Jameela Jamil

'[This book] is like having a big sister reach inside your brain and hold your hand through all your self doubt, insecurities and conundrums.' - Venetia La Manna

'It's honest, empowering and exactly what I hope all of my girlfriends find themselves reading when struggling to love themselves in the way I think they should.' - Mahalia

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'It's time we come home to ourselves, and realise we were always meant to be more.'

Bestselling author Megan Jayne Crabbe lays bare all the ways we shrink ourselves in today's world, and how to break free.

From body ideals to bad break ups, sexual shame to toxic productivity, Megan interrogates how cultural and internal narratives diminish us and explores what we can do to ditch social pressures and live life as our fullest and boldest selves.

Candid, empowering and insightful, We Don't Make Ourselves Smaller Here is a powerful rallying cry for embracing authenticity in all areas of our lives. It is an invitation to revisit the places where parts of us were lost, taken or given away, and to reclaim them.

Parts

🩷BODY
🧡HEART
🩷SEXUALITY
🧡LIFE
🩷SELF

What readers are

'Beautifully written...and made me realise things about myself that even years of therapy couldn't figure out.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Megan writes from her heart - you can feel her honesty and care, her truth, and it makes you reflect and think about your own experiences.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The most beautiful, honest and moving book.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Self Help

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2025

About the author

Megan Jayne Crabbe is the social media star known online as Bodyposipanda. She's an anorexia survivor, anti-diet enthusiast, and believer in fat acceptance and intersectional body positivity. Her #1 bestselling debut book Body Positive Power has taught thousands of women how to stop dieting and make peace with their bodies for good.

Reviews

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I read this for my first ever book club this week 😆😆 would not have been my typical choice and I loved reading parts of the story and did feel inspired/empowered etc. Just personally not my fave kind of thing to read

[Lauren Methven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where to start with this STUNNING read!?

First off, I preordered the hardback and was delighted when it arrived in all her pink glory without a sleeve. IYKYK. Not to mention that the design on the front cover is beautiful itself.

I loved this one from beginning to end. It felt real. It felt raw. It felt honest. I’ve been a follower of Megan for a loooong time and to see the journey she has been on (and continues to be on) is truly a privilege. Not only is she sharing the most vulnerable parts of herself, she is helping us to see ourselves in the way we deserve.
Sometimes life is so hard and each of the chapters highlights things I have felt whether that be now or in the past. Sometimes I wish I could carry Megan (or her books) around in my pocket so they could be there when I needed the gentle but firm reassurance she always gives, her words have always wrapped around me like a hug and this was no different.

I want to give a special mention to the chapter ‘Sluthood’ which is fantastic and soooo important! I am devastated for Megan and her SA but proud of her speaking so openly about her experience.

I could go on and on and on but the best thing I could possibly write is GO AND READ IT! It’s such a tenderly written book that I think all of us would benefit from.

Final thing to add is that I also listened along with the audiobook which is read by Megan and really adds that extra sparkle to an already dazzling book.

[HattieB · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a brilliant, empowering read that is the non fiction equivalent of a hug.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book about how to take up space in a world full of oppressive and disempowering systems. Highly recommended.

[Natalie Owusu-Ansah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book on self love

[Vero · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I could have done without the poetry (just a personal preference), I loved the gentle and empowering essay chapters by this wonderful role model of a woman 🫶🏻

[Heather Leila · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a title- I love that message! This book is a brilliant piece of work, which I knew it would be before I started, because of following its author on social media for many years. ( I strongly recommend following).

I’m grateful that she has written and shared with the world this deeply personal book on a hugely important overarching topic, covering multiple important issues within it, with valuable insights on every page. It delivered everything I expected and much more.

I really loved the audiobook performance, read by the author absolutely beautifully.

[Rachel Lyus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every chapter felt more relatable than the last. This book was such a comforting and empowering read, I wish I could give it to my younger self. Loved the addition of poetry to start wach section. This will definitely be a keep on the shelf and come back to it read.
Also, the audiobook is brilliant too, very soothing to listen to, brilliantly read by Megan herself!

[Grace!!! :D · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another book club one. Another example; just because you can say somewhat interesting things, it doesn’t mean you should write a book.
She’s a better public speaker than an author. Should’ve committed to memoir rather than advice/self help as it was all repurposed tiktok thing.
A few interesting thoughts, nothing went deep enough though.
1 citation ever 8.8 pages on average which is shite.