Can I LOSE WEIGHT Without F-ing Up my Kids?! How to Raise Body Confident Kids in Diet Culture with Cat & Nat

Aug 19, 2025

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Introduction
Mom Guilt & Food Police: When Everyone Judges Your Kid’s Plate
Breaking Free from Food Shame: Tips for Parents
Modern Diet Culture: From Jillian Michaels to TikTok “Wellness”
Kids & Diet Culture: When Their Questions Hit Hard
Puberty, Growth, and Weight Gain: Helping Kids Through Body Changes
Parenting in the Age of Social Media
How to Raise Body-Confident Kids While Healing Yourself
Why Weight Gain After Restriction Isn’t a Failure
Modeling Body Respect Over Body Obsession
Practical Scripts for Talking About Food at Any Age
Teaching Kids to Bite Back Against Diet Culture

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Cat & Nat

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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