Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

Nadia and Jade hear from Professor Esther Rothblum, Professor at San Diego State University, co-editor of the Fat Studies Reader, & the Editor-at-Large of Fat Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society. Esther is our first keynote speaker for Appearance Matters 9 Conference to feature on the podcast. Make sure you subscribe to hear from our two other esteemed keynotes. **Apologies for the background noise during the interview** For more about Esther: https://womensstudies.sdsu.edu/people/bios/rothblum.htm For more about the Centre for Appearance Research www.uwe.ac.uk/car

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 Georgia Treneman-Evans and Dr Jasmine Fardouly. Let us know what you think twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For more information about the conference, please visit the website: www.uwe.ac.uk/CAR - go to News and Events - Appearance Matters conference. You can also sign up to the conference mailing list to receive conference updates and alerts.

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 do we care about body hair? With the help of guest Dr Victoria Clarke. Let us know what you think twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car More information about Dr Victoria Clarke: https://people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/VictoriaClarke Image is brought to you by Billie products. Website can be found here: https://mybillie.com/collections/all Call Your Girlfriend Body Hair Ep: https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/episodes#/body-hair For more information about the Appearance Matters 9 conference, please visit the website: www.uwe.ac.uk/CAR - go to News and Events - Appearance Matters conference. You can also sign up to the conference mailing list to receive conference updates and alerts.

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 (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/) Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car About Dr Allegra Gordon: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/team/faculty/allegra-gordon-scd-mph/ Allegra Recommends on Trans, EDs, and Body Image: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-current-eating-disorder-discourse-fails-the-lgbtq_b_5975e0fce4b0f1feb89b44e7 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-gender-dysphoria-compounds-body-dysmorphia-in_b_59f3c3cae4b05f0ade1b5757 https://www.transfolxfightingeds.org http://thirdwheeled.com/ Some of the research studies discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5241136/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X15000877 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15538605.2016.1177806 Gender affirmation framework- Jae Sevelius https://link.springer.com

Research shows that individuals identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual might be at higher risk for body image concerns and eating disorders. Nadia and Jade discuss WHY with Associated Professor Jerel Calzo (starting at approx. 18 minutes) after a conversation about research on structural stigma. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For more on our guest Jerel Calzo (Associate Professor in Health Promotion and Behavioural Sciences at San Diego State University) https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/people/jerel-calzo/ Mark Hatzenbuehler (Associate Professor in Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University) talk on structural stigma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI2q6Mzi8sk

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 Halliwell and Prof Dianne Neumark-Sztainer (University of Minnesota). The practice of yoga will be introduced by a VERY special guest. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock. Cover image: Photo by Indian Yogi (Yogi Madhav) on Unsplash

“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 think about online dating and body image. Which direction are you swiping? Let us know what you think: https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Episode written and produced by Jade Parnell

Nadia and Jade talk about eating disorder prevention (and octopuses?!) with expert Michael Levine PhD, in recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week (25th Feb – 3rd Mar). Michael Levine, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Kenyon College in Ohio, USA. Michael is an expert in eating disorder prevention with a special interest in the meaning and relevance of sociocultural factors. As noted in the episode, you can email Michael with specific questions on eating disorder prevention: levine@kenyon.edu Let us know what you think: https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For eating disorder help and support contact B-EAT https://www.b-eat.co.uk Or NEDA https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Or The Academy for Eating Disorders: http://www.aedweb.org/ Or the Butterfly Foundation https://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock

“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 dating and body image, by asking women what their take is on the subject. Let us know if their thoughts *matched* yours! Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Be part of CAR’s research: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iHjwXSeSVM70Pz The Scar Free Foundation: www.scarfree.org.uk To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Be part of CAR’s research: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iHjwXSeSVM70Pz Episode written and produced by Jade Parnell

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 what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For more on Laura: Her website: http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/ Her podcast: https://apple.co/2z3RrdD Her book (!!): https://amzn.to/2Pys28D Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurathomasphd Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurathomasphd/ Nadia speaking to Laura on Don't Salt My Game: http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/podcast/ep-88-getting-skin-body-image-w-nadia-craddock-appearance-matters-podcast/ Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock

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 festive-filled episode along with guests from CAR; Dr Jennifer Heath and Claire Hamlet. Remember, if you enjoy it, please do rate us on Apple Podcasts - it helps others find the podcast. YP Face IT: https://www.ypfaceit.co.uk/index.aspx Supporting Children with Burns: http://supportingchildrenwithburns.co.uk Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Be part of CAR’s research: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iHjwXSeSVM70Pz Jade and Nadia’s Instagram accounts: Nadia: @nadia.craddock Jade: @jade_parnell94 Episode written and produced by Jade Parnell

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 Kirsty Garbett. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For more on Prof Viren Swami: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viren_Swami Photo by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock

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 hear from Professor Tracy Tylka – a world leading expert on positive body image. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Be part of CAR’s research: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iHjwXSeSVM70Pz For more on Tracy Tylka: https://u.osu.edu/tracyltylka/ Also, BIG NEWS: Nadia and Jade now have work IG accounts!! Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/nadia.craddock/ https://www.instagram.com/jade_parnell94/ Image: @recipesforselflove on Instagram - a CAR fav :) Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock Reviewed by Emma Halliwell (Associate Professor at CAR)

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 research and teaching perspective. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Everybody's Different Board Game: www.appearancegame.co.uk UK Youth Select Committee Report on Body Image: http://www.byc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Youth-Select-Committee-A-Body-Confident-Future.pdf Dove Self Esteem Project (free evidence based teacher resources): https://www.dove.com/uk/dove-self-esteem-project/school-workshops-on-body-image-confident-me.html Episode written and produced by Jade Parnell and Nadia Craddock.

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, and Dr Ivanka Prichard. Let us know what you think: https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car CAR participant pool: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iHjwXSeSVM70Pz For more on Body Confident Mums: https://www.bodyconfidentmums.org Join the Body Confident Mums’ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/mummamentalhealth/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel And we thought this was beautiful: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/honest-photo-series-postpartum-body-image-natalie-mccain_us_5613f358e4b0368a1a612953 Episode created and produced by Nadia Craddock.

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 and hear from Philosophy Professor Heather Widdows. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For more on Professor Heather Widdows: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/philosophy/widdows-heather.aspx https://twitter.com/ProfWiddows For more on Dr Laura Hart: https://twitter.com/Laura_M_Hart https://www.latrobe.edu.au/psychology/staff/profile?uname=LHart https://www.latrobe.edu.au/psychology/research/research-areas/clinical-and-health-psychology/embodied To buy Heather’s Book ‘Perfect Me’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Me-Beauty-Ethical-Ideal/dp/0691160074/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529412154&sr=8-3&keywords=perfect+me Beauty Demands Blog: https://beautydemands.blogspot.com

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 different? Are they on the rise? What is bigorexia? And how can men feel better in their bodies? For more on Scott: http://unimelb.academia.edu/ScottGriffiths https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs7nKcPsAXI For more on Kelvin: http://notoriouslydapper.com/ Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock. Reviewed by Professor Phillippa Diedrichs.

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 Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Dr Diane Berson, and CAR’s Professor Phillippa Diedrichs and Dr Heidi Williamson to learn more about the relationship between acne and how we feel about the way we look. Links: Dove Derma Series: The acne Confidence Talks are here on WDS website: https://www.womensderm.org/confidencetalks And here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c44b-UCz7RE&list=PLRU7IuML0qW0TIERo9U3CTgl1TLJ_7MvL Cover image taken from the Confidence Talks video with permission. Episode development led by Jade Parnell, with input from Heidi Williamson and Nadia Craddock. Episode produced by Nadia Craddock.

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 Matthew Ridley to find out more. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car To register for Appearance Matters 8 conference: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/hls/research/appearanceresearch/events/appearancemattersconference.aspx To register for Appearance Matters 8 mentoring breakfast: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Pr6a9P5w2hvXyl Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock

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 talk, fat talk research and give some useful tips to shut fat talk down. Special thanks to Aminatou, Ann, and Gina from Call Your Girlfriend (Nadia's fav podcast) for letting us use your listener question clip on body shaming. More from CYG: http://www.callyourgirlfriend.com Episode written and produced by Nadia Craddock, Reviewed by Phillippa Diedrichs (Associate Professor at CAR). Please remember to rate us & leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car