Ep111: Empowering Teen Girls: Navigating Body Image, Emotional Health, and Fashion Trends

Have you ever caught yourself wondering how societal beauty standards affect your daughter's perception of herself? How can we foster open conversations about self-esteem and body image? This episode features teen life coach and advocate Barb, who has been helping girls navigate these challenges since her early adult years. We delve into these questions, discussing the societal pressures women and girls face and how they influence our sense of self.We then turn our attention to the complex relationship between food and emotions. Barb provides insight into the adolescent brain and how it factors into emotional coping mechanisms. We share strategies on how to support your girls through the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, and in particular how to encourage healthier emotional coping strategies. We also discuss how to navigate those tricky conversations about body image, with Barb offering some invaluable advice on communication strategies.We wrap up our enlightening conversation by focusing on the ins and outs of teen fashion trends and their impact on body image. Barb shares her thoughts on how to approach this tricky subject and how to celebrate our girls' bodies, regardless of size. We also explore the role of social media and its potential impact on self-esteem. Plus, Barb gives us a peek into her YouTube channel, a wonderful resource providing a safe space for girls. This is one conversation you won't want to [email protected]/barb.steinberg.parenting.girlswww.makewordsmatterforgood.com