Body positivity isn’t dead. It was hijacked by influencers.
In this episode, I unpack the cultural narrative claiming the body positivity movement is over. I explain how a radical activism movement slowly became influencer-friendly content.
I also break down why expertise matters in conversations about health, body image, and wellbeing. Finally, I share evidence-based frameworks that actually support lasting change.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why body positivity was hijacked by influencers
- The difference between self-improvement messaging and social change
- The risks of treating influencers as health experts
- Evidence-based frameworks that support body acceptance and wellbeing
- Why expertise matters more than follower count
Mentioned in the show:
Virgie Tovar article on body positivity :https://www.forbes.com/sites/virgietovar/2026/02/22/the-split-inside-body-positivity-boils-down-to-this-one-thing/
Interview on Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/how-weight-loss-drugs-have-impacted-body-positivity-movements-258761285520
New York Times opinion piece https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010675137/body-positivity-social-media-weight-loss-feed.html
The GroundWork: https://program.stephaniedodier.com/waitlist-the-groundwork
Coach Corner Vault: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coach-corner
Beyond The Food - The Groundwork: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/groundwork
Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://wwwstephaniedodiercom/shop
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