In this episode, Jessica and Oona discuss the importance of body neutrality in parenting and how to create a supportive environment for children to develop a neutral relationship with their bodies. They explore the impact of societal messages on body image, the role of parents in modeling body acceptance, and practical strategies for navigating body-related conversations with children. Above all, Oona emphasizes the need for awareness, open dialogue, and the importance of fostering a body-neutral household.

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Meet Our Guest, Oona

Oona Hanson is a nationally recognized parent coach who supports families navigating diet culture and eating disorders. She is passionate about helping parents raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. A regular contributor to CNN, Oona has been featured widely, including on Good Morning America, The Washington Post, USA Today, US News & World Report, People, and Parents Magazine. Oona holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and a Master’s Degree in English. She writes the Parenting Without Diet Culture newsletter and will publish her first book in 2026 with Cambridge University Press. She is a mother of two and lives in Los Angeles.

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