This week we talk about Body Anxiety. We’ll talk about what it is and some of the leading causes of Body Anxiety. We’ll look at physical appearance concerns in teens in general, how fashion plays a role in Body Anxiety, what physical self evaluation is and the difficulties in combating social expectations that lead to Body Anxiety. Finally we’ll look at some of the ways that parents can help with adolescents deal with Body Anxiety, promote a positive self image and better understand the challenges teens face regarding this topic.

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[INTRODUCTIONS]Insights Into Teens: Episode 98 “Body Anxiety”My brilliant and beautiful co-host Madison Whalen [Show Plugs]Subscriptions:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcheriHeartRadioAmazon Music  Contact InfoEmail us at: [email protected]: @insights_thingsHi-res videos on Youtube:www.youtube.com/insightsintothingsStreaming 6 days a week on Twitch:www.twitch.tv/insightsintothingsAudio Versions: http://podcast.insightsintoentertainment.com/#Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/InsightsIntoThingsPodcast/Links to all these on the web Web:https://www.insightsintothings.com

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What is Body AnxietyPuberty during mid-adolescence (around ages 9 to 15) involves significant changes to our teens bodies.Young people can feel anxious about bodily changes that aren’t in their controlThere is often self-consciousness and worry about how their growing body is turning outThere’s an increased need for physical privacyThere is more time devoted to self-inspection and social preparationThere is more peer attention paid to personal appearance both good and badThere can be concerns about gender definition and how to express themAll of these things can lead to Body Anxiety Physical Appearance ConcernsAs a child we are mostly unselfconscious of personal looksWith the o