{"id":13462,"date":"2025-02-27T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13462"},"modified":"2025-02-27T17:06:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:06:00","slug":"episode-157-help-your-daughter-build-a-positive-body-image-with-drs-janet-boseovski-and-ashleigh-gallagher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13462","title":{"rendered":"Episode 157: &#8220;Help Your Daughter Build a Positive Body Image&#8221; with Drs. Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"666\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"666\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/83215\/ep-157-help-your-daughter-build-a-positive-body-image-with-drs-janet-boseovski-and-ashleigh-gallagher\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">In this week\u2019s episode<\/a>, we dive deep into the science behind body image with Drs. Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher, co-authors of <em data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"493\">Beyond Body Positive: A Mother\u2019s Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image<\/em>. 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/01\/episode-152-understanding-diet-culture-its-impact-on-body-image\/\">toxic diet culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"1044\">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\u2019s lifetime. They shed light on why body dissatisfaction isn\u2019t just something that appears in adulthood\u2014it\u2019s cultivated from childhood and continues to be reinforced through various societal pressures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1424\">Janet and Ashleigh also explore the difference between \u201cbody positivity\u201d as it\u2019s commonly used today and what science actually tells us about fostering a <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2024\/12\/episode-149-scrolling-self-esteem-body-image-in-a-digital-age-with-dr-charlotte-markey\/\"><em data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1221\">positive body image<\/em><\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1789\">If you\u2019ve 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\u2019s move beyond just \u201cfeeling good in our bodies\u201d and work towards a culture where women and girls can focus on <em data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1753\">who<\/em> they are, not just how they look.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Tune in now!<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/83215\/ep-157-help-your-daughter-build-a-positive-body-image-with-drs-janet-boseovski-and-ashleigh-gallagher\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">L<\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">is<\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">ten to the Full Episode <\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Here<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BbVg2TAm54Q\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Watch the episode on <\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">YouTube<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1849\"><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1847\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316490 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_490,h_613\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"613\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316490 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Janet-and-Ashleigh-graphic-1-150x188.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\"\/>Here\u2019s Why We\u2019re Obsessed with This Episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2360\">\u2705 It\u2019s not just another body image conversation\u2014it\u2019s <em data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1919\">science-backed<\/em> and deeply insightful.<br data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\/>\u2705 The authors bust myths around body positivity and introduce a healthier, more effective approach.<br data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2047\"\/>\u2705 Real-life, practical tools to help moms and daughters shift their perspectives on food, fitness, and self-worth.<br data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\"\/>\u2705 A deep dive into the <strong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2199\">lifelong<\/strong> impact of body image\u2014from childhood through adulthood.<br data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\"\/>\u2705 Encouragement for women to step into their <em data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2310\">agency<\/em> and redefine how they engage with their bodies.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2403\"><strong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2401\">Don\u2019t Miss This Episode If\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2945\">\ud83d\udeab You\u2019ve ever struggled with body image yourself and want to break the cycle for the next generation.<br data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2509\"\/>\ud83d\udeab You\u2019re a mom, aunt, teacher, or mentor who wants to help young girls develop a healthier self-concept.<br data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2617\"\/>\ud83d\udeab You\u2019re tired of diet culture and the constant emphasis on weight, beauty, and appearance.<br data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2712\"\/>\ud83d\udeab You\u2019ve wondered why body dissatisfaction is so persistent and what actually works to change it.<br data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\"\/>\ud83d\udeab You want a fresh, empowering perspective on self-worth that <em data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2883\">isn\u2019t<\/em> about just looking in the mirror and \u201cloving what you see.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\/>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Tune in now!<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/83215\/ep-157-help-your-daughter-build-a-positive-body-image-with-drs-janet-boseovski-and-ashleigh-gallagher\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <b><strong class=\"font-bold\">L<\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">is<\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">ten to the Full Episode <\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Here<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BbVg2TAm54Q\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Watch the episode on <\/strong><\/b><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">YouTube<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2950\"\/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2995\"><strong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2993\">What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3818\">\ud83d\udcd6 The surprising science behind how body image develops <em data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3075\">from early childhood<\/em>.<br data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3079\"\/>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 How moms are the ultimate influencers of their daughters\u2019 body image\u2014for better or worse.<br data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3177\"\/>\ud83d\udd2c Why <em data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3205\">positive body image<\/em> isn\u2019t the same as <em data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3241\">body positivity<\/em>\u2014and why that distinction matters.<br data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3278\"\/>\ud83d\udca1 The 3 biggest contributors to body dissatisfaction (and how to counteract them).<br data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3364\"\/>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f The sneaky ways diet culture and fat talk show up in everyday parenting\u2014and how to shift the narrative.<br data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\"\/>\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f How physical literacy and movement impact body image (and why sports can be a double-edged sword).<br data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\"\/>\ud83d\udcac How to have <em data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3603\">real<\/em> conversations with girls about body changes, confidence, and self-respect.<br data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3681\"\/>\ud83d\ude80 Practical, science-backed strategies for raising confident, resilient girls who see their bodies as powerful, <em data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3799\">not<\/em> problems to fix.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About Janet and Ashleigh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Janet Boseovski, PhD is a professor and head of the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is Co-Director of the DUCK Lab, a child development lab at UNCG and she has studied social and cognitive development in early to late childhood for over 20 years. Janet serves on the Board of Directors of the Greensboro Science Center and the Jean Piaget Society for the Study of Knowledge and Development. She enjoys speaking to the public, and writing about, child development and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her research and teaching interests are in the areas of social cognition and gender, and she enjoys applying psychology beyond academic contexts. She enjoys applying psychology outside academia and has co-authored a book on the opportunities available to researchers who would like to do so as well (The Portable PhD: Taking Your Psychology Career Beyond Academia, American Psychological Association, 2020).<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"4089\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316489 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_405,h_519\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"519\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316489 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover.jpg 960w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover-800x1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Book-cover-150x192.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\"\/>\ud83d\udd17 <strong data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3850\">Resources &amp; Links:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\/>\ud83c\udfa7 <em data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3878\">Beyond Body Positive<\/em> \u2013 Grab your copy <a href=\"https:\/\/-%20https\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/books\/beyond-body-positive?tab=3\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">here (use code FLYER15 for 15% off)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beyond-Body-Positive-Science-Based-LifeTools-ebook\/dp\/B0D4Y5WZHN\/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<br data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3919\"\/>\ud83d\udcd6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/head-start-for-healthy-body-image\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Psychology Today Blog: <em data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3980\">Head Start for Healthy Body Image<\/em><\/a><br data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4009\"\/>\ud83d\udcf2 Follow Janet &amp; Ashleigh on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beyondbodypositive\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UNCGDuckLab\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, and LinkedIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/janet-boseovski-121457318\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ashleigh-gallagher-phd\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 class=\"font-bold text-h3 leading-[40px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Sponsor Shoutout<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">This episode was brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/milestogoathletics.com\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><em class=\"italic\">Miles to Go Athletics<\/em><\/i><\/a>. 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