The Lisa Show

Most of us are on more than one social media platform. Whether it's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter etc., each one has its own vibe and culture. So what does it say about us when what we share is molded by these unique spaces? Lisa assembles a Council of Moms with a wide range of comfort levels online, and they discuss the variety in social media and how to make it work for you. Lisa's friend...

Can robots make us love them, and is that love real? As Lisa and Carina Wytiaz dive into the first two chapters of Alone Together by Sherry Turkle, they explore their relationships to the tools and toys around us that seem to have a life of their own--from Furbies and Tamagotchis, to Siri and Alexa. Carina shares how her experience in the tech industry affects the way she views this kind of intera...

Do you feel like the way you represent yourself online is the "real" you? Is it even possible to be completely "authentic" on social media? In this first episode in The Lisa Show's series about life online, Lisa dives into the idea of being "authentic." What does it mean? Why do we feel so much pressure to figure it out? And is it even worth trying? She talks to author and legendary blogger Gabrie...

In this final installment of Lisa's Book Club on More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, Lisa and Whitney Call explore the final frontier of body image: peace. What would you define as the things that make you truly happy? What beliefs are you holding onto which suggest that your happiness is contingent on your physical appearance? Whitney and Lisa reflect on the impact this book has had...

Okay. So maybe you've watched an inspiring movie. Or you read a great self-help book. Or maybe you listened to a life-changing podcast series about body image. And now you're all fired up to make changes, to live more healthily, and to be kinder to yourself. And then it's happily ever after, right? We all know it's not that easy. Even the person with the best body image in the world will run into...

Lisa and Whitney dive into Chapter 6: "A Resilient Reunion", and the final chapter of "More Than a Body" by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite. What can we do to combat the message that women are defined by their physical appearance? Lisa and Whitney reflect on how they have shifted their own mentalities about identity, and their relationships to their bodies. They discuss aspects of body image that have...

Most of us have figured out the first part on our own—social media has a way of making us feel worse about ourselves. But new research on the effects of social media on body image introduce a twist: we have a lot more power than we think. Despite the negative impacts of idealized images and relentless confidence-sapping messaging, social media also has the potential to be a powerful tool for good,...

Lisa continues her conversation with Alex of Sassy Confetti, and Stefanie Michelle, on Chapter 5 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, "Reclaiming Health and Fitness for Yourself". They share their feelings about beauty ideals and how unattainable body image expectations can affect us, as well as how generational trauma influences our definition of beauty. What role does genetics pla...

In most of our relationships, when it comes to bodies the best idea is just to not worry about things that don't pertain to us. It's their body, their health, and it's not our place to judge. But with our romantic partner, there's no escaping how our bodies play a role in the relationship. We're there for the highs and lows, the good body image days and the bad, and we all want to feel loved, desi...

Lisa and her guests, Stefanie Michelle and Alex of Sassy Confetti, dive into Chapter 5 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, "Reclaiming Health and Fitness for Yourself". They share from their own journeys of body image and self-empowerment. What definition of "health" actually promotes mental and physical wholeness? Lisa, Stefanie and Alex dismantle false notions of "wellness" and s...

What would you do if your boss called you into their office for some feedback... because you revealed your age? Lisa shares her experience of the weird mixed messaging that so many of us experience when it comes to change and getting older. A special intergenerational Council of Moms reflects on different transitions that have impacted their body image, and how they learned to overcome personal an...

Lisa and Whitney Call continue their conversation on part two of Chapter 4 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite, "From Divided To United as Women". What changes when we replace appearance-based commentary and language with new conversations and topics? Breaking these habits is tricky, and requires a lot grace as we learn new ways to appreciate ourselves and each other. Lisa and Whitney...

How often do you go out and exercise not because you feel like you have to, or because you feel guilty that it's been too long, but because is was fun? It seems like in our busy lives often the only thing that can get us off of the couch and moving our bodies is the body shame we feel about not doing as much as we should be. But who is determining what exercise "should" look like in our lives? And...

In this installment of Lisa's Book Club, Lisa and Whitney Call dive into part one of Chapter 4 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite, "From Divided To United as Women". They explore the competitive space that women often find themselves in as a result of societal messages which say that there's only so much space to go around—and that women should take up less. What does body image have...

How do you know what to eat? Trying to find good information is harder than ever, especially in a diet culture-saturated world that insists "you are what you eat", distorts the idea of health, and encourages toxic relationships with food. Finding peace with the fuel which powers us is critical to enjoying a rich life and loving our bodies. Lisa assembles intuitive eating coach Saskia Carr, food sc...

Lisa and Natalie Madsen continue their conversation on Chapter 3, "From Self-Objectification to Self-Actualization" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite.

Whenever "body positivity" is mentioned, many people have a gut reaction of, "But we don't want to glorify obesity--that would be unhealthy!" It seems like many people see quote-unquote "healthy" living as something that can't coexist with loving your body at any size. On the other hand, many people are advocating for greater body love wherever body conversations are happening: in advertising, in...

Lisa and Natalie Madsen dive into Chapter 3, "From Self-Objectification to Self-Actualization" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite. Natalie reflects on her experience as an actress and comedian on sketch comedy TV show Studio C through three pregnancies, and the the subtle messaging that made physical appearance feel so pivotal to success. How does self-objectification relate to peo...

What role does a community play in making a safe space for all bodies? How do Eurocentric beauty standards affect us individually and collectively? Lisa sits down with Bryson Alejandro and Rachel Ostler, who share their own journeys of body love as people of color and as advocates for better media representation. Dr. Gigi Awad shares some of the psychology behind body image, the impact of idealize...

Lisa and Ashley Rose Reeves talk meditation, "text parenting", and dollar voting as they finish Chapter 2, "Critiquing and Creating Your Media Environment" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite. How do you manage a bad body image day? What do you say when your kids are exposed to negative messaging in media? From normalizing the highs and lows of body image, to curating what shows up...

Despite their best efforts, even the most motivated parents will often find themselves in a situation where they feel lost and unprepared. And this might never be more true than when it comes to talking to our kids about their bodies. It can feel like a minefield of potential lifelong trauma-- how can we possibly know what the right thing is to say? In this episode of The Lisa Show's series on Bod...

Lisa sits down with Ashley Rose Reeves for part one of Chapter 2, "Critiquing and Creating Your Media Environment" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite. What's your earliest memory of comparing others' bodies to your own? What's so significant about Disney remaking The Little Mermaid? Lisa and Ashley reflect on the subliminal messages we absorb from the media about "acceptable" bodie...

How do I know if my relationship with food is "healthy"? Lisa explores eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders) and their impact. Racquel shares her experience with an eating disorder, and the journey that brought her to recovery and self-love with the help of mental health professionals and dieticians. Amy Harman LMFT, CEDS-S gives ins...

Lisa and Kacy continue discussing Chapter 1, "Rising with Body Image Resilience" from More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite. Does your response to seeing yourself on a Walmart security cam say something about your resilience? How much of your identity is shaped by what you think people see when they look at you? Lisa and Kacy compare what they learned at home growing up, and the experiences the...

In the online discussion about body image, there's often a disconnect when it comes to the terms that are used. Some people talk about "body shame" with an understanding that it is a negative and toxic emotion that can lead to serious trauma and mental illness. Others will talk about "body shame" to refer to what they see as a healthy motivation to eat healthier foods and exercise more regularly....