Our Daughters, Ourselves: Eating Disorder Education, Awareness and Prevention with Marcy Forta, EdD

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In this episode, Dr. Marcy Forta discusses body image, social media influences, how we talk to our kids about food and our bodies, and so much more.
Dr. Marcy Forta is the Founder and Director of Atzmi, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening self-worth, self-compassion, emotional wellbeing, and healthy body image in Jewish orthodox adolescent girls, with the goal of preventing eating disorders before they begin. She is the creator of the My Best Self Project, a school-based prevention curriculum implemented in schools across the United States and internationally and supported by ongoing research evaluating its effectiveness.

Through student programming, parent education, and educator training, Dr. Forta helps communities better understand the cultural pressures girls face and equips them with practical, evidence-based tools to foster resilience, emotional regulation, and a healthier relationship with the body. She is a sought-after speaker who presents to schools, communities, and professional audiences on adolescent mental health, eating disorder prevention, parenting, and self-compassion.

Dr. Forta is the author of How Can I Help My Daughter? A Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Her Daughter’s Best Self and remains deeply committed to helping the next generation of girls grow into confident, emotionally healthy young women.
https://marcyforta.com/
https://atzmi.org/
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/the-body-project/
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/about-us/

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/atzmi-my-body-is-not-my-self/id1500215343?i=1000567473562
Cover art by Charlotte Feldman
Please note that while I am a pediatrician, I am not your child's pediatrician. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For any medical concerns or decisions, please reach out to your child’s health care professional.