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Podcast #27: Body Image

In this episode, Alix and Feli discuss body image. Covering topics like from body neutrality, intersectionality to how body image and positivity has been influenced by social media.

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations around self image, that touches on eating disorder, poor self image and discrimination. Below are time stamps if you need to skip specific sections.


TIMESTAMPS

0.00-2.12: Introduction of body image topics and guest intro

2.12-7.32: What is body positivity? + The history of the body positivity movement

7.32-12.33: Research into body positivity. What is intersectionality? + The importance of representation

12.33-19:45: Our own experiences with body image + what helped us. What is body neutrality?

19:45-24.02: Our own tips and what helped our body image journey

24.02-END: Body image resources and support in Leeds and online (links below!)


SOURCES USED IN PODCAST

 


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

→Interviews with gender minority youth, exploring trans adolescents body image concerns and disordered eating https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1740144521000085

→Greta writes about how important it is for one to listen to their own body and to ground oneself

→MindMate page focusing on self image

→MindMate page focusing on eating disorders


TEDx videos on body neutrality

Existing: Body Neutrality and Beauty Standards by Sophia Vimeo

Body Neutrality is So Much More Than Neutral by Bon Allen


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