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 influencersThe difference between self-improvement messaging and social changeThe risks of treating influencers as health expertsEvidence-based frameworks that support body acceptance and wellbeingWhy expertise matters more than follower countMentioned in the show: Virgie Tovar article on body positivity :https://www.forbes.com/sites/virgietovar/2026/02/22/the-split-inside-body-positivity-boils-down-to-this-one-thing/Interview on Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/how-weight-loss-drugs-have-impacted-body-positivity-movements-258761285520New York Times opinion piece https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010675137/body-positivity-social-media-weight-loss-feed.htmlThe GroundWork: https://program.stephaniedodier.com/waitlist-the-groundworkCoach Corner Vault: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coach-cornerBeyond The Food - The Groundwork: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/groundwork Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://wwwstephaniedodiercom/shop