In this episode of the Joyful Health Show, I interview Chantia Sturman, licensed marriage and family therapist and body image coach. She has a course called course Darling, Arise, designed to help moms raise daughters with confidence in their bodies and peace around food. The ultimate question we get to chat about is: How can I raise a daughter who honors God with her body without passing on the body shame I’ve carried?

We'll discuss:

• Starting with your own story 
• How to respond when your child "feels fat"
• How to build up your daughter's identity beyond looks
• Practicing discernment around peers and media

Our hope is for you to release perfectionism and increase your dependence on Jesus. Start where you are, with the daughter you have, and continue seeking God's wisdom for your relationships.

"And having taken the hand of the child, He says to her, 'Talitha, koum!' which is translated, 'Little girl, I say to you, arise!'" Mark 5:41

Helpful Timestamps: 
08:01 Start With Mom’s Beliefs
09:12 Biblical View of Body
13:04 Resources and Reinforcement
15:08 Calling Out True Traits
15:34 Reframing Sensitivity 
16:46 Boundaries For Big Personalities
17:48 Discernment In Media
19:28 Fear Of Passing It On
20:10 Grace Over Perfection
22:18 Body Neutrality And Surrender

👉🏽 Head here to get Chantia's course for moms here. 

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About Chantia

Chantia Sturman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Darling, Arise, a course designed to help moms raise daughters with confidence in their bodies and peace around food. With nearly a decade of experience supporting women and girls through disordered eating and body image struggles, she blends clinical wisdom with compassionate guidance—equipping families to break generational cycles and nurture lasting confidence.

You can find her at www.tapestrycounselingco.com, www.darlingarise.com, and Instagram: @darling.arise

Resources

Chantia created a free mini course called Back-to-School Reset: What to Say When Your Daughter Feels Insecure Getting Ready for School. It’s a practical guide for moms navigating those tough morning moments. Get it here 👇🏼

darlingarise.com/backtoschoolresetfreebie

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