This talk/mini-workshop for the 2026 BC PHE Conference for Physical & Health Education teachers, will explore how everyday conversations in athletics and sport culture can either strengthen trust and belonging or unintentionally shape how young people view their bodies, food, and themselves.

Through practical, evidence-informed strategies, participants will learn how to create psychologically safe environments that foster belonging, build trust, and help protect against disordered eating while supporting every student and athlete to thrive.