Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

In the last episode of 2020, Nadia and Jade learn more about body image in India from CAR colleagues: Dr Helena Lewis-Smith, Kirsty Garbett, and Farheen Hasan as well as from project collaborators Dr Hemal Shroff, Dr Megha Dhillon, Manavi Khurana, Ruchika Kanwal and Megha Saklani. (Discussion starts at 11.45) Some of the new papers referenced in this episode: Diedrichs, P. C., Atkinson, M. J., Gar...

In this episode, Nadia and Jade discuss the topic of face transplants. With the help of guest’s emeritus Professor Nicky Rumsey OBE, Dr Alex Clarke and historian Dr Fay Bound Alberti, this episode will explore both the history and debated ethical dilemmas of facial transplantation.   Also, it's our 5th Birthday!! We can't celebrate in person, but as a birthday gift we would love it if our lovely l...

Nadia and Jade talk to Dr Emily Matheson and Harriet Smith about fostering positive body image through children’s media. Specifically, we hear more about the research evaluating Steven Universe x Dove Self-Esteem Project cartoon 'shorts' and e-book. The Steven Universe e-book and animations are free and available here: http://www.stevenuniverseselfesteem.co.uk/ Thanks to Rebecca Sugar and Cartoon...

It’s that time of year where children are headed back to school (albeit a bit different than usual) and while schools are preparing for another year of learning, what can we learn from how to help young children with accepting their own and other people’s appearances? What do we already know? Jade and Nadia explore the topic of how to promote acceptance of appearance in young school-age children w...

Nadia and Jade hear from military veteran Sergeant Simon Harmer and members of the UNITS study team at CAR to learn more about the need for support for military personnel affected by appearance altering injuries. 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 Simon Harmer: http://www.blown-away.org To keep up to date with the Units...

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 eating, and productivity during lockdown. Links from the team: https://www.mindfulness-network.org/free-online-practice-sessions/ https://oxfordmindfulness.org/online-sessions-podcasts/ https://self-compassion.org https://www.headspace.com/covid-19 h...

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 beyond - to promote acceptance of visible differences. SCARS short film - a Tigerlily production for @TheGuardian, directed by Laura Dodsworth and Rebecca Lloyd Evans. Link here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2020/apr/27/scars-how-ou...

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 policy change in Argentina to increase the number of clothing sizes available in store with Sharon Haywood (starting at 1.08.20). 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 guests...

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 Oli [begins at 2.30] Act With Love website: http://www.actwithlove.co.uk/ Online version of the comic 'Weight of Expectation': http://www.actwithlove.co.uk/woe-digital-comic.html Paper on the topic co-authored by Oli: https://www.frontiersin.org/artic...

Nadia and Jade are joined by Dr Rebecca Swift - Global Head of Creative Insights at Getty Images, Hannah Burns Global Marketing Manager for Unilever Personal Care brand Dove, and Phillippa Diedrichs, Professor in Psychology at the Centre for Appearance Research. Interview with Hannah & Phillippa [16.00-46.00] Interview with Rebecca [50.00 -1.12.00] Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/ca...

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. **Apol...

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 Event...

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/VictoriaCl...

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 R...

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 F...

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 is introduced by a surprise 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 prod...

“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 n...

“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:...

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: ht...

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...

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 an...

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_8...

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://...

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...