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 :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-258761285520

New York Timesopinion piece https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010675137/body-positivity-social-media-weight-loss-feed.html

The GroundWork: https://program.stephaniedodier.com/waitlist-the-groundwork

Coach Corner Vault: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coach-corner

Beyond The Food - The Groundwork: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/groundwork

Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://wwwstephaniedodiercom/shop