Trigger Warning: Mention of Eating Disorders. 

This week on The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast, we are joined by pole dance researcher, Dr. Kelly Cuccolo! We connect to discover the links between pole dance and body image, depression, anxiety,  eating disorder symptoms, and the impact on our gender identity. We dive deep into the world of body image, specifically with eating disorders, sexualization and objectification of pole dancing, men in pole dance, underrepresented populations, queer pole dance representation, and embodiment. We found interestingly that pole helps the mindset change from worry about how the body looks to how the body feels which aids in the process of eating disorder healing. 

More of Dr. Kelly Cuccolo

The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast aims to help pole dancers feel better on and off the pole by talking with experts and diving into relevant scientific research to find evidence-based insights we can apply to our pole journeys. It’s a production of Slink Through Strength, the inclusive, evidence-based online pole studio, which can be found online at slinkthroughstrength.com.