Why Changing Your Body Won’t Fix How You Feel About Yourself with Dr. Marisa Franco
EP373 with Dr. Marisa Franco
So many women believe they’ll finally feel better about themselves when they lose the weight, change their body, or reach the goal. But changing the outside doesn’t always change how we feel on the inside.
Psychologist and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins me to explore where our sense of self-worth actually comes from and how old experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves years later.
We talk about body image as we age, menopause, insecurity, nervous system patterns, reparenting, vulnerability, and why learning to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we’d rather push away may be an important part of building genuine self-worth.
In this episode:
Self-worth vs. confidence
Body image and menopause
How old memories shape the way we see ourselves
Why insecurity can feel protective
Reparenting and Internal Family Systems
Interrupting negative thought spirals
Vulnerability and deeper relationships
Learning to value who you are now
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Meet the Guest
Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, author, speaker, and expert on connection, relationships, and self-worth. Her work draws on psychological research to explore how our relationships with ourselves and others shape our well-being.
She is the author of Platonic, which explores the science of friendship and connection, and Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, which examines how our past experiences, relationships, and internal narratives influence our sense of worth.
Through her writing, teaching, and speaking, Dr. Franco translates psychological research into practical tools for creating deeper relationships with ourselves and the people around us.
Instagram: @drmarisagfranco
Substack: Attached by Dr. Marisa Franco
LinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G Franco
Website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/
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