# 452-Body Positivity Isn't Dead. It Was Hijacked by Influencers

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Podcast: [It’s Beyond The Food: Non-Diet Health Coaching](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-beyond-the-food-non-diet-health-coaching-53719)
Published: 2026-03-12T15:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

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 Times opinion 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

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