160. Daddy Issues—How Your Body Image Has Been Impacted by Your Relationship with Your Dad (And How to Heal It)

Did your dad’s words (or total silence) about your body leave a lasting impact? It’s time to unpack it.

So many women carry invisible baggage when it comes to body image — and surprise, surprise — it often traces all the way back to dad. Whether your father constantly commented on your weight, praised thinness, or never said anything at all, those early messages stick… and they might be the sneaky root behind your current body struggles.

In this episode, Brittany is pulling back the curtain on how your relationship with your dad may have shaped your view of your body — and what to do if you’re still holding onto shame, perfectionism, or a belief that you’re not good enough unless you look a certain way. 

This isn’t about blaming your dad. It’s about naming the wound so you can finally heal it — with honesty, with grace, and with Jesus leading the way.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…

👀 The subtle (but powerful) belief you might’ve picked up from your dad without realizing it

Why even well-meaning fathers can contribute to body image issues

😬 The difference between a father wound and “daddy issues” — and why it matters

🧠 How your brain internalized early comments (or silence) about your body

🙌 Practical truth to start healing, even if your relationship with your dad is complicated

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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.