GLP-1s and parenting: Body image, food noise, and talking to your child about changes to your body with Dr. Rachel Goldman

About this episode

The episode discusses GLP-1 medications and their impact on body image and parenting, featuring insights from clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. But behind the headlines and social media debates are real people navigating complicated questions about body image, health, and how to talk about these changes with their families. Clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman joins me to unpack the psychology behind GLP-1 medications, the concept of "food noise," and how parents can thoughtfully talk to their children about changes in their own bodies. Together we explore: Why obesity is now understood as a chronic, multifactorial disease rather than a simple issue of willpower. What "food noise" is and why GLP-1 medications can dramatically quiet the constant mental chatter around food. The biggest misconceptions about GLP-1 medications and why they're not simply "weight loss drugs." Why significant body changes can bring up complicated identity and emotional shifts. How parents can talk to kids about weight loss or body changes without reinforcing shame or diet culture. The difference between body positivity and body neutrality and why neutrality may be more realistic and helpful for many families. Small language shifts that help children focus on what their…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sarah Bren

Guest: Dr. Rachel Goldman

Topics covered

• GLP-1 medications
• body image
• food noise
• parenting
• health
• obesity
• body positivity

Keywords

• GLP-1
• body image
• food noise
• parenting
• obesity
• weight loss
• body neutrality

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ozempic, Wegovy

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