How to Raise a Body-Confident Daughter with Chantia Sturman
It can be incredibly challenging for moms and daughters to talk about body image and food at home.
The topics feel emotionally charged and overwhelming to say the least. But with God’s grace, there is a way to speak about these things in a very loving and empowering way.
Chantia Sturman, licensed therapist and founder of Darling, Arise (which you’ll hear more about), joins Chrissy on today’s episode!
In this conversation, you’ll learn how moms can build body confidence in daughters, the power of curiosity in challenging moments, and when and how to call on the Lord for support, as well as other resources that are available to you.
In this episode, we cover:
Why it feels so hard to talk about body image and food at home
Why moms feel so much pressure raising daughters
The role social media plays in raising daughters and sons
Ideas for boundaries to set for things like social media
Fears that many moms struggle with
The power of curiosity in challenging moments
The birth of the mission and the name of Darling, Arise
How this work can ripple out and impact so many women
How you can approach the holidays differently this year
When to start having food and body image conversations with daughters
What to do if your daughter sees you having a tough moment
Small yet powerful shifts you can start experimenting with today
How to navigate body or behavior changes you notice in a daughter
Take the burden off yourself; you are not meant to do these things perfectly. But God is perfect, and with His guidance, you can know how to take actions that will benefit you, your daughter, your community, and future generations!
“As believers, the work is so that we can help our daughters to become a force and focus on their purpose and not be distracted by their bodies. Their bodies are actually going to be the vessel through which God can create change and get them to their purpose."- Chantia Sturman.
If you have a daughter who might have her own struggles, whether you are or not, we have the Prayers for Loved Ones Prayer Group, where you can come and be around other moms on the same journey.
We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please drop us an email at admin@findingbalance.com, send us a voice message via SpeakPipe, or you can also subscribe for more practical episodes coming your way.
More About Chantia Sturman
Chantia Sturman is a licensed therapist and the founder of Darling, Arise, a step-by-step course designed to help moms raise daughters who feel confident in their bodies and at peace with food, while gently healing their own relationship with both. At its core, Darling, Arise is about more than body image. It’s about freeing women from the generational burdens of shame so they can focus on what they were created to do, walk in their God-given purpose, and raise the next generation with clarity, confidence, and peace. With a background in eating disorder treatment and Christian-based counseling, Chantia brings both clinical expertise and a compassionate, grounded voice to every conversation, equipping women with the tools and encouragement to pursue healing that lasts.
Related Episodes
Navigating Information Pollution w/ Kirsten Schmidt
Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie
Unplugged & Uplifted: Chrissy’s Social Media Reset
Mentioned Scriptures
Mark 5:41
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
