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198. Youth sports and body image: Fostering positive body image and self-esteem in young athletes with Zoë Bisbing

198. Youth sports and body image: Fostering positive body image and self-esteem in young athletes with Zoë Bisbing

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198. Youth sports and body image: Fostering positive body image and self-esteem in young athletes with Zoë Bisbing

FromSecurely Attached

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Navigating the complex terrain of youth sports while promoting positive body image and mental wellness!   Joining me is Zoë Bisbing, a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders and the creator of Body-Positive Home.   In this episode, we emphasize the importance of creating secure attachments from the start, laying a foundation of resilience that can withstand diet-culture and societal pressures. And we delve into the challenges faced by children in aesthetic sports, discussing the delicate balance between encouraging our child's passion while weighing the potential risks to their physical and mental well-being.   Tune in as we explore the intersection of resilience, body positivity, and parenting, and discover practical ways to cultivate a nurturing environment where all bodies are valued and celebrated!
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Securely Attached is your source for psychologically informed, research based information about parenting, child development, and the fundamentals of fostering secure attachment relationships with our kids. Through deep dives into specific topics, engaging interviews with specialists and Q&A sessions that answer real listener questions, this podcast will help caregivers to understand the building blocks of children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Securely Attached is for anyone who wants to peek under the hood of their child’s behaviors and gain an understanding of the brain science and psychology that drives and shapes the parent-child relationship. Parents to children of all ages, from birth to the teen years, as well as anyone who needs to reparent their own inner child, will find something useful in this podcast! About Sarah Bren, PhD As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Sarah specializes in psychodynamic and relationship-based approaches in her work with children and families. She has a particular passion for equipping parents with tools to understand the building blocks of child development and how secure relationships form and thrive. Her work is focused on helping parents find their inner confidence so they can respond to any parenting problem that comes along and raise kids who are authentic, confident, resilient, and kind.