Appearance Matters: The Podcast!
Episodes
49: Managing Body Image and Food Wobbles During Lockdown
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Members of the team at the Centre for Appearance Research share tips and strategies to manage with additional anxiety related to body image, food and ...
48: The Power of Photography
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jade and Nadia speak with guests Dr Hannah Frith and Laura Dodsworth about how photography can be used as a powerful tool in appearance research and b...
47: Diversity in Fashion
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tying in with London Fashion Week 2020, Nadia and Jade talk about diversity in fashion with Caryn Franklin MBE (starting at 11.15) and hear about poli...
46: Health, Wealth, and Weight
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade are joined by Dr Oli Williams to discuss the topic of weight stigma (again!) but this time through a more social lens. Interview with...
45: Representation in Advertising
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade are joined by Dr Rebecca Swift - Global Head of Creative Insights at Getty Images, Hannah Burns Global Marketing Manager for Unilever P...
44: Fat Studies, Feminism, and Weapons of Mass Distraction
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade hear from Professor Esther Rothblum, Professor at San Diego State University, co-editor of the Fat Studies Reader, & the Editor-at-Larg...
43: #Selfies
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To selfie, or not to selfie? That is the question. Jade and Nadia discuss selfies and how they can be impacting on our body image, with expert guests ...
42: Why Do We Care About Body Hair?
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For us in the UK, summer is here! This also means (mostly for women) pressures to be hairless are heightened. Nadia and Jade discuss the question, why...
41: Gender Orientation, Body Image and Eating Disorders
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are trans folk at higher risk of eating disorders? Nadia and Jade find out why with Dr Allegra Gordon, post-doctoral researcher at Harvard Striped...
40: Sexual Orientation, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that individuals identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual might be at higher risk for body image concerns and eating disorders. Nadia an...
39: Yoga and Body Image
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can yoga help us feel better in our bodies? Nadia and Jade hear about the latest research on body image and yoga from CAR’s Assoc. Prof Emma Halliwe...
38: Swipe right? Men's Take on Online Dating and Body Image
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Take it step by step, don’t say – oh she’s the love of my life.” We’ve heard what the women have to say, now it’s time to hear what men...
37: Octopuses and Eating Disorder Prevention with Michael Levine
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade talk about eating disorder prevention (and octopuses?!) with expert Michael Levine PhD, in recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Wee...
36: Swipe right? Women's Take on Online Dating and Body Image
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“The best dating advice I ever got was be the person you want to date, put out what you want to get.” Nadia and Jade explore the topic of online...
35: Unsubscribing from Diet Culture
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade say NO to New Year New You diets and find out more about intuitive eating with registered nutritionist, Laura Thomas PhD. Let us know...
34: Online Interventions in Health Psychology
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are online interventions in health psychology? Who typically uses them and why do people use them? Nadia and Jade explore this topic, in a festiv...
33: Body Image Around the World
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is body image really a global issue? Nadia and Jade find out with Viren Swami, Professor of Social Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University and CAR's Ki...
32: Positive Body Image
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What *actually* is positive body image and how do we get it? Nadia and Jade discuss some interesting new research looking at positive body image and h...
31: Tackling Body Image In Schools
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss why and how we tackle body image in the classroom. Both Professor Phillippa Diedrichs and Mr Iain Murdoch consider this from a ...
30: Body Confident Mums
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss the pressures mother's face to 'bounce back' to their pre-pregnancy body with body image experts: Dr Zali Yager, Dr Laura Hart,...
29: Ethics, Beauty & the Handmaid's Tale
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the Handmaid's Tale got to do with body image? Do we have a moral duty to be beautiful? Nadia and Jade share a short talk by Dr Laura Hart and...
28: Body Image and Men
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade talk to male body image expert Dr Scott Griffiths and body positive influencer Kelvin Davis about body image concerns in men - Are they...
27: Acne and Body Image
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acne is a common skin condition that can have a significant impact people’s body image and wellbeing. Nadia and Jade are joined by Associate Clinica...
26: Resilience & Visible Difference
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn about resilience from those who live with a visible difference? Nadia and Jade talk to James Partridge OBE and CAR PhD candidate Ma...
25: Fat Talk is NOT OKAY
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just pictures that can affect how we feel about how we look, words can make a big impact on our body image too. Nadia and Jade discuss fat ...
24: Visible Difference and Romantic Relationships
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In timely fashion for Valentine’s Day, Jade and Nadia talk to Sylvia Mac and Nick Sharratt on the topic of intimacy and appearance, with a special f...
23: Eating Disorder Prevention
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! For 2018, Nadia and Jade discuss eating disorder prevention with Professor Dianne Neumark-Szt...
Christmas Special 2017: Mentorship in Academia
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to our Appearance Matters: the Podcast Christmas Special 2017 on mentorship in academia - with members of the CAR team and Professor Nichola Ru...
22: Exercise & Body Image
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade talk about exercise and body image with Tanya Joseph - architect of Sport England's 'This Girl Can' Campaign and body image & body func...
21: Bariatric Surgery
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade tackle the weighty topic of bariatric surgery with Professor Rebecca Puhl (at 28.37) and CAR's Dr Jen Heath and Claire Hamlet. Lots of...
20: Breast Cancer & Body Image
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss breast cancer and body image with Centre for Appearance Research co-director Professor Diana Harcourt, Clinical Psychologist & ...
19: Burn Injuries & Appearance
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Burn injuries can permanently change a person’s appearance. Research shows that adjustment to an altered appearance following a burn can make a sign...
18: Social Media and Body Image
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss whether the jury is out on social media and body image - is it all bad news or can social media be a force for good when it com...
17: The Colour of Beauty
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alongside weight and shape, global beauty standards place significant emphasis on skin colour. In this episode, Nadia and Jade look at the juxtapositi...
16: Feminism and Body Image
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss whether our appearance is a feminist issue, how feminism can help us feel better about our bodies, and how some body image rese...
15: Body Image and Mindfulness
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia and Jade discuss mindfulness and how the practice might be useful for people experiencing body image concerns. They are joined by mindfulness ex...
14: Cosmetic Surgery
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the last Appearance Matters: The Podcast episode of 2016, Nadia and Jade talk about cosmetic surgery – an important area of research at the Centr...
13: Social Activism and Appearance
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Social activism is central in the fight for justice, human rights and equality. In this episode of Appearance Matters: the Podcast! we talk about the ...
12: Priorities for Appearance Research
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As many of us settle into the new academic year, this episode will be looking towards the future of appearance research and practice. Nine experts and...
11: Big Business and Body Image
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is big business the enemy of the positive body image movement? What can brands do to promote body positivity? We lined up an incredible panel of estee...
10: Visible Difference in Low Income Countries
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most people with a visible difference live in low-income countries but to date most of our research and support comes from high-income countries. In P...
9: Developing and Disseminating Body Image Interventions
14 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
'Developing and Disseminating Evidence-Based Body Image Interventions'. Our second Appearance Matters 7 Conference Keynote address by leading expert, ...
8: The Future of Body Dissatisfaction Prevention
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Harvard Professor Bryn Austin give her keynote address at the Appearance Matters 7 conference, ‘Accelerating Progress in the Prevention o...
Bonus Episode: AM7 Part 2
12 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks on, we are still high on adrenaline from our Appearance Matters 7 conference. In this Appearance Matters 7-Part 2 bonus episode, we reminisc...
Bonus Episode: AM7
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Appearance Matters 7 conference is fast approaching. In this bonus episode, we look forward to the conference by speaking with delegates and pres...
7: The Scar Free Foundation
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All great research starts with vision and excellent collaborators. The Healing Foundation is a national charity championing the cause of people livin...
Bonus Episode: Barbie's New Body
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Does Barbie influence how girls feel about their bodies? We discuss this and whether the new range of dolls, which include three additional body sizes...
6: Body Image Interventions
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about some of the work that is being done by CAR and our collaborators to improve the body image of girls and young women glo...
5: What do we mean by 'Visible Difference'
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Appearance concerns affect us all to some degree, but what about those who differ not only from the ‘ideal’ but from the ‘norm’? In episode 5...
Bonus Episode: Professor Nichola Rumsey OBE
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Appearance Matters: the Podcast! Nadia and Nicola speak to Professor Nichola Rumsey on being awarded an OBE for her service...
4: Eating Disorders, Body Image and Public Health with Professor Bryn Austin
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nadia and Nicola discuss appearance concerns from a public health perspective. We speak with Harvard Public Health Professor Bryn Aust...
3: Prof Diana Harcourt & Conference Abstract Submission
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this third episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola speak with Professor Diana Harcourt, one of the co-directors of the Centre ...
2: The Appearance Matters Conference Series
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola find out more about the Appearance Matters Conference Series and the upcom...
1: The Centre for Appearance Research
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola introduce the Centre for Appearance Research (or CAR for short), a world-lea...