In this episode of Talking Body, we're looking at some examples throughout history of how women's bodies have been warped, reduced, and reconfigured to suit others. Then, Amy sits down with Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs of the Centre for Appearance Research where she leads a team of researchers at the forefront of understanding body image. She talks us through a t ... Show More
Mar 2023
August McLaughlin: Oversharing, disordered eating & girl boners
Episode 128 with August McLaughlin.“Puberty was really difficult for me. I used to think everyone had a really hard time, but now I realize hormones and ADHD played a big role in that.”August is a journalist, author of several books, and the host & producer of Girl Boner Radio, w ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2022
The Secret to Having the Best Sex of Your Life - Amy Killen
Our speaker today is Dr. Amy Killen who is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician, specializing in ‘Skin and Sex’. In this episode, she explores her revolutionary idea of Sexponential Medicine, and how it helps you to sustain sexual vitality and unlock sexual longevity. ... Show More
33m 7s
Aug 2023
Mastering Sex, Power, Gender Roles, & The Secret to Maintaining Relationships That Last | Sadia Khan PT 1
Today we're diving into the complex world of relationships and social dynamics with the insightful psychologist, Sadia Khan. This two-part conversation gets a little hard to hear, but it’s too good to not drink in. We examine the allure of beauty on social media and its impact on ... Show More
1h 40m
Aug 2023
Mastering Sex, Power, Gender Roles, & The Secret to Maintaining Relationships That Last | Sadia Khan PT 2
Let’s keep the conversation going with relationship expert and psychologist, Sadia Khan, as we dive right into part two of the complex world of relationships and social dynamics that not everyone is willing to be honest about.In part 1 we unpacked the negative implications of ove ... Show More
1h 58m
May 2020
EP177 - Conquering Body Shame with Dr. Anita Johnston
Welcome to episode 177 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Anita Johnson. In this episode, she speaks with me about the issues of body shame, how it affects people’s lives and learning to change your relationship with your body from within. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., ... Show More
42m 22s
Mar 2018
Resetting Hormones, Weight & the Conversation Around Women’s Health
Board-certified OB-GYN physician scientist Sara Gottfried, M.D. (educated by way of Harvard Medical School and MIT) debunks myths about out-of-whack hormones, weight loss resistance, the significance of genetics, age, and motherhood—to show how it’s possible to reset your health ... Show More
36m 20s
Nov 2022
#553 - Dr Jaimie Krems - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Friendship
Dr Jaimie Krems is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University and a social psychologist whose research explores human social cognition, emotions, and behaviour.Evolution has shaped the way that men and women make and break friendships. It's made us into life-saving, cari ... Show More
1h 30m
Jun 2024
#211: The Disease that Plagues Women, Beauty Sickness w/ Dr. Renee Engeln
Our culture is OBSESSED with female bodies and their appearance making us all “beauty sick.” From constricting clothes to anti-aging skincare products, beauty culture eats up our precious time, money, and energy. This is an eye-opening and deeply-relatable discussion with Dr. Ren ... Show More
1h 3m