Ep 157: Help Your Daughter Build a Positive Body Image with Drs. Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher

We often associate poor body image and body dissatisfaction with teens and adult women. But the reality that the roots of negative body image take hold much earlier than that.

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the science behind body image with Drs. Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher, co-authors of Beyond Body Positive: A Mother’s Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image. This conversation is a must-listen for moms, caregivers, and anyone looking to foster a healthier relationship with their body and break the cycle of toxic diet culture.

From early childhood messaging to the impact of media, peer groups, and parental influence, our guests provide powerful insights into how body image is shaped across a woman's lifetime. They shed light on why body dissatisfaction isn’t just something that appears in adulthood—it’s cultivated from childhood and continues to be reinforced through various societal pressures.

Janet and Ashleigh also explore the difference between “body positivity” as it’s commonly used today and what science actually tells us about fostering a positive body image. They challenge the mainstream conversation and offer practical, research-backed strategies for helping young girls (and their moms) develop a healthier, more resilient relationship with their bodies.

If you’ve ever struggled with body image or worried about the messages your child is receiving about their appearance, this episode is packed with actionable advice, insightful research, and hope for change. Let’s move beyond just “feeling good in our bodies” and work towards a culture where women and girls can focus on who they are, not just how they look.

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Here’s Why We’re Obsessed with This Episode:

✅ It’s not just another body image conversation—it’s science-backed and deeply insightful.
✅ The authors bust myths around body positivity and introduce a healthier, more effective approach.
✅ Real-life, practical tools to help moms and daughters shift their perspectives on food, fitness, and self-worth.
✅ A deep dive into the lifelong impact of body image—from childhood through adulthood.
✅ Encouragement for women to step into their agency and redefine how they engage with their bodies.

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Don’t Miss This Episode If…

🚫 You’ve ever struggled with body image yourself and want to break the cycle for the next generation.
🚫 You’re a mom, aunt, teacher, or mentor who wants to help young girls develop a healthier self-concept.
🚫 You’re tired of diet culture and the constant emphasis on weight, beauty, and appearance.
🚫 You’ve wondered why body dissatisfaction is so persistent and what actually works to change it.
🚫 You want a fresh, empowering perspective on self-worth that isn’t about just looking in the mirror and “loving what you see.”

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