Today I’m talking to Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., who is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied body image and eating behaviors for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding how to help people have a healthy relationship with their body and food. Charlotte is a psychology professor at Rutgers University and a research ... Show More
Aug 2024
#326: Body Image: What the Evidence Really Says, with Charlotte Markey
<p dir="ltr">Psychologist and body-image researcher Charlotte Markey joins us to discuss myths and misinformation about body image, how chronic illness and pain affect perceptions of our bodies, the body positivity vs. body neutrality debate, the potential body-image harms of soc ... Show More
43m 1s
Oct 2024
#540: How Can We Improve Body Image and Self-Esteem Without Physique Change? – Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD & Eric Trexler, PhD
<p>Body image and self-worth are deeply intertwined concepts that influence how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Many people believe that changing their physique is the key to improving their body image, but is it really that simple? This connection between appearanc ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
#548: Disordered Eating and Body Image in the Fitness Industry – Michelle Carroll
<p>Fitness pursuits can bring various benefits. However, within the modern fitness industry there is a complex interplay of body image ideals, societal pressures, and disordered eating behaviors.</p> <p>Research continues to illuminate how certain practices and messaging within t ... Show More
48m 7s
May 2025
#335: GLP-1 Hype, Handling Haters, and Dating in a Larger Body with Virginia Sole-Smith
<p dir="ltr">Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss how GLP-1 hype has changed the conversation about diet culture, the importance of body autonomy, how “bro” diet culture became public policy, how she handles haters, the “fed is best” approach to parenting, and lots ... Show More
39m 4s