Episode Summary:
In this powerful, hope-filled, and final episode of Season 4 of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline sits down with her dear friend, therapist, encourager, and fellow mom Tricia Searels to talk about one of the most pressing topics facing families today: raising confident, healthy kids in a body-obsessed world.
Together, they explore how body image struggles aren’t just an issue for girls - but for boys too - and how these conversations often begin much earlier than we expect. Tricia and Caroline unpack what it looks like to respond to our kids with grace, not fear, curiosity, not correction, and truth, not shame, when body image concerns arise.
This conversation is deeply rooted in Psalm 139, reminding us that God intentionally knit each child together with purpose. Trisha offers practical wisdom for navigating hard moments, like negative self-talk, comparison, food conversations, and movement, while encouraging moms to model calm, confidence, and gratitude in their own lives.
Above all, this episode is a reminder that we don’t have to be perfect parents to raise confident kids. Our presence matters more than our words, grace covers our missteps, and healthy confidence grows best in homes marked by peace, consistency, and love in action.
About Tricia Searels
Tricia Searels is a therapist, encourager, and mom of two grown daughters who is passionate about helping families cultivate confidence, emotional health, and grace-filled rhythms at home. With years of experience walking alongside parents and young adults, Tricia brings wisdom, warmth, and practical insight to conversations around identity, body image, and parenting with intention.
What to Expect in This Episode
Why body image struggles affect both girls and boys
How to respond when your child makes negative comments about their body
The difference between being reactive vs. responsive as a parent
Why curiosity is more powerful than correction
How tone, posture, and body language often matter more than words
Language swaps that remove shame around food and movement
Why modeling calm and gratitude builds confidence in kids
How joyful movement can be woven into family life
The importance of boundaries, habits, and discipline rooted in love
Why confidence grows when kids understand their God-given purpose
Key Takeaways
Your presence matters more than perfect parenting.
Calm, consistent, grace-filled homes create confident kids.
Curiosity opens the door for honest, shame-free conversations.
Kids learn more from what we model than what we teach.
Confidence grows when identity is anchored in God, not appearance.
Scripture Anchors
Psalm 139:13–14 - “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
Psalm 139:1–4 - “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.”
Galatians 5:22–23 - “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Romans 12:2 - “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Final Encouragement
You were chosen by God to parent your children—on purpose and for a purpose. You don’t have to get everything right. A posture of humility, grace, and love in action will always speak louder than perfection.
If today’s episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with another mom who needs hope and reassurance that she’s doing better than she thinks.
Connect with Tricia Searels!
Website: https://wellspringmiami.org/thera
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