As a mother-daughter duo, we’re well aware that pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look.

Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who’s an expert in the psychology of body image. Dr. Markeyis the author of several books on the topic, including her latest, The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless.

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Dr. Charlotte Markey: ...that the shape of your body does not define who you are