Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

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.

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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 is introduced by a surprise special guest.

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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?

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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: [email protected]

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!

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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.

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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.

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YP Face IT: https://www.ypfaceit.co.uk/index.aspx

Supporting Children with Burns: http://supportingchildrenwithburns.co.uk

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To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car

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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.

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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.