Promoting a Positive Body Image with Dr Jessica Alleva

Dr. Jessica Alleva, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Her mission is to help people develop a healthier relationship with their own bodies. Jessica’s research investigates novel strategies for improving body image, as well as the factors that can make us feel better (or worse) about our bodies. She is also an Associate Editor for Body Image, the leading scientific journal in the field of body image research. In this episode we discussed: What is body positivity? Why accepting your body doesn’t mean resigning yourself Is Body-Positivity Really Contributing to Obesity? Thinking about what your body can do and who you are as a person How do our relationships influence our body image? Designing the ultimate body image intervention Keep up to date with Jessica here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-your-body Find me here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbeer_/ Website: http://shannonlbeer.com/ Coaching: https://www.shannonlbeer.com/coaching Mentoring: https://www.shannonlbeer.com/coaching-package Body Image course: https://courses.shannonlbeer.com/body-image-fundamentals