452-Body Positivity Isn't Dead. It Was Hijacked by Influencers

Body positivity isn’t dead. It was hijacked by influencers. In this episode, I unpack the cultural narrative claiming the body positivity movement is over. I explain how a radical activism movement slowly became influencer-friendly content. I also break down why expertise matters in conversations about health, body image, and wellbeing. Finally, I share evidence-based frameworks that actually support lasting change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why body positivity was hijacked by influencers The difference between self-improvement messaging and social change The risks of treating influencers as health experts Evidence-based frameworks that support body acceptance and wellbeing Why expertise matters more than follower count Mentioned in the show: Virgie Tovar article on body positivity : Interview on Today Show: New York Times opinion piece The GroundWork: Coach Corner Vault: Beyond The Food - The Groundwork: Weight-Neutral Coaching Training:

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452-Body Positivity Isn't Dead. It Was Hijacked by Influencers is an episode from The Beyond the Food Show | Women | Empowering | Overeating | Cravings | Health | Inspiration by Stephanie Dodier .

This episode is 00:26:18 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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