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Brandi Romero on How Dads Can Support Their Daughters Through Negative Self-Talk, Body Image Issues, and Eating Disorders

Brandi Romero on How Dads Can Support Their Daughters Through Negative Self-Talk, Body Image Issues, and Eating Disorders

Update: 2025-10-02
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In this episode of Girl Dad: The Podcast, host Madeline Anderson and her guest Brandi Romero discuss the critical topic of eating disorders and body image issues, particularly focusing on how fathers can support their daughters. They explore the importance of emotional safety, the common signs of eating disorders, and practical ways dads can foster a healthy body image in their daughters. The discussion emphasizes the need for open communication, understanding the root causes of eating disorders, and the significance of family connections in navigating these challenges. Brandi is a licensed therapist with an expertise in helping teenage women who are struggling with eating disorders and body image issues.


Chapters:


00:00 - Introduction to the Conversation

03:44 - Understanding Eating Disorders

08:52 - Supporting Healthy Body Image

16:21 - The Role of Emotional Safety

20:54 - Common Causes of Eating Disorders

27:12 - Navigating Conversations About Eating Disorders

31:52 - Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk

37:30 - Identifying Signs of Eating Disorders

44:32 - Creating Family Connections

50:21 - Repairing Relationships After Harmful Comments


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Website: girldadthebook.com

Email: madeline@girldadthebook.com

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Brandi Romero on How Dads Can Support Their Daughters Through Negative Self-Talk, Body Image Issues, and Eating Disorders

Brandi Romero on How Dads Can Support Their Daughters Through Negative Self-Talk, Body Image Issues, and Eating Disorders

Madeline Anderson