A Bit More Complicated

Episode 17 - Complicating Body Positivity with Dr. Kalynda Smith


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In this episode, Manny and Dylan chat with Dr. Kalynda Smith about her work on body image and health. Dr. Smith presents a nuanced view on this topic. We acknowledge that while obesity is a significant factor in physical health, at the same time we cannot judge people’s health just by looking at their bodies. Dr. Smith also advocates for focusing on behaviors such as eating healthy foods and exercise, rather than an oversimplified focus on body weight.

  • Dr. Smith’s faculty webpage
  • Dr. Smith’s article on Scienceofsocialproblems
  • Facts on obesity
  • CDC page on obesity
  • ...more
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    A Bit More ComplicatedBy Dylan Selterman and Manuel Galvan