Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Can I LOSE WEIGHT Without F-ing Up my Kids?! How to Raise Body Confident Kids in Diet Culture with Cat & Nat

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by the hilarious duo Cat and Nat — the OG #MomTruth messengers and hosts of Cat & Nat Unfiltered. From granola-bar bathroom breaks to feeling completely touched out yet strangely alone, we get real about the messy irony of motherhood: it’s isolating and universal all at once. We chat about letting go of the pressure to be the “perfect lunchbox mom,” helping our kids navigate puberty in a world saturated with diet culture, and how to stay sane while parenting in the age of social media. If you’ve ever felt guilty about packaged snacks or found self-care in hiding from your family, this one’s for you.

Episode Notes

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Introduction
Mom Guilt & Food Police: When Everyone Judges Your Kid’s Plate
Breaking Free from Food Shame: Tips for Parents
Modern Diet Culture: From Jillian Michaels to TikTok “Wellness”
Kids & Diet Culture: When Their Questions Hit Hard
Puberty, Growth, and Weight Gain: Helping Kids Through Body Changes
Parenting in the Age of Social Media
How to Raise Body-Confident Kids While Healing Yourself
Why Weight Gain After Restriction Isn’t a Failure
Modeling Body Respect Over Body Obsession
Practical Scripts for Talking About Food at Any Age
Teaching Kids to Bite Back Against Diet Culture

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Cat & Nat

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.