#114: Fat-Positive Parenting and Supporting Your Child's Body Image with Debbie Saroufim

This is a free preview of a bonus episode! You can hear the full episode at patreon.com/fullplate.  This week, I’m joined by body image coach and children’s book author, Debbie Saroufim. We delve into why it's vital to adopt a fat-positive, anti-diet perspective when it comes to children's well-being, and how parents can take an active role in supporting their children’s body image. We also discuss practical strategies to help kids foster body acceptance, navigate conversations about weight and health, and cultivate body autonomy with food.   Listen to hear more about… What’s on Debbie’s plate right now Going on her first diet at the age of six The impact of having a mother with an eating disorder Ways to make your home a safe-haven from food and body shame Disordered eating in the acting world Using body neutrality rather than body positivity The moral messages we get about our bodies as kids How schools are perpetuating diet culture and weight bias What you can do as a parent if you notice diet culture in your child’s school environment How to talk to your kids about food choices Speaking with teachers about food and body talk Debbie’s book, Fat and Beautiful, and how it promotes body neutrality for children Language and phrases to avoid when talking to children about bodies Examining the word “beauty” and reclaiming it   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

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Full Plate is a podcast about healing from diet culture, creating peace with food, reclaiming body autonomy and trust, and taking a weight-inclusive approach to our well-being. Each week, Abbie interviews guests or answers listener questions that explore our relationship to food and our bodies. Abbie is an anti-diet nutritionist with a master’s in nutrition and integrative health. She is also the founder and owner of Abbie Attwood Wellness, a virtual private practice dedicated to weight-inclusive care, food freedom, body image healing, and dismantling diet culture. Find Full Plate on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This show is ad-free and listener-supported. For bonus episodes and more content, join us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/fullplate