

Why Society is Sabotaging Your Daughter's Self-Image - Podcast Highlight: Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 859
May 29, 2025
Explore how negative self-image impacts women and the essential role fathers play in shaping their daughters' self-worth. Discover strategies for empathetic communication and the importance of fostering confidence through constructive feedback. Learn how open dialogue can significantly enhance the parent-daughter relationship. This episode sheds light on societal influences and provides valuable tools for dads to support their daughters.
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Women's Internalized Negative Voices
- Women internalize pervasive negative voices about their appearance and worth.
- These voices accumulate and deeply impact self-image and response to compliments.
Men Hold Images, Women Hold Words
- Men often retain images while women retain damaging words in memory.
- Women frequently replay negative self-judgmental words internally.
Positive Correction Builds Confidence
- Use uplifting language when correcting your daughter to build her up.
- Connect corrections to positive observations and context to avoid diminishing her.