In today’s conversation, I am joined by Dr. Charlotte Markey, a Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University and a world leading expert in body image research. Her research focuses on all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management. During the episode Dr. Markey focuses on body image amongst adolescents and adults, addressing many topics including the complexity of body image and ways you can be a positive influence on your children when it comes to how they view themselves and their bodies.
In this episode, we cover:
- Dr. Markey shares more about herself and her work on body image [4:09]
- Body image amongst adolescents [9:17]
- Ways you can help children with their body image anxieties [14:52]
- The impact bullying has on children’s body image [21:18]
- Social media and internet exposure on body image [23:44]
- If there is a way to mitigate the effects of media on body image [29:59]
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