14. Unpacking nudity, food attitudes, body image, and enforced modesty

In this episode, my guest Alyse Tuccio and I reflect on our childhood experiences around nudity, modesty, food, self-control, and body image. What started as a casual chit chat during a Brazilian wax, turned into a deep dive into the ways modesty standards were enforced differently for us versus our brothers.  In this unfiltered conversation, we unpack the messages we received growing up about our bodies, the fear of being objectified, and how these lessons still shape our behaviors today.    In this episode, we cover:  Is there a "right" age when parents should stop changing or using the bathroom in front of their kids? Bathing children together is an opportunity to teach them about body awareness, boundaries, and consent.  Fostering a healthy relationship with food starts with parents' behavior.  The connection between enforced modesty and body shaming.  While pop stars shaped our perception of the ideal body type, parents used them as blueprints for what is "inappropriate" dress.  Does clothing choice have anything to do with sexual assault? (Spoiler: It doesn't—but society acts like it does.)    Resources & Links: If you're wondering if it's OK to be naked around your kids, or when you should start covering up, this article provides some great pros and cons to help you decide. Bathing children together—what you need to know. 5 Tips for Helping Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food. Here's the study I reference in my final thought conducted by the City University of New York that covers dress and sex. 25 compliments you can use to build a child's self-esteem and self worth. Here's the article I found with tips on how to raise confident kids that I didn't get to.   Connect with Alyse:  Follow on Instagram    Connect with Christine: Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok  Check out my website   Be sure to subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!