In the first episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! For 2018, Nadia and Jade discuss eating disorder prevention with Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, pioneer of the iconic Project EAT risk factor studies, and writers, Laura Dennison and Eve Simmons, authors of the popular anti–clean-eating website for troubled eaters ‘Not Plant Based’. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car To register for Appearance Matters 8: More on our gues...
Jan 03, 2018•42 min
Listen to our Appearance Matters: the Podcast Christmas Special 2017 on mentorship in academia - with members of the CAR team and Professor Nichola Rumsey - one of the most remarkable mentors we know. For more on the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car For early bird registration for our Appearance Matters 8 conference:http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/hls/research/appearanceresearch/events/appearancematters/registration.aspx (full rate applicable from March 1st) To register up for our confere...
Dec 07, 2017•41 min
Nadia and Jade talk about exercise and body image with Tanya Joseph - architect of Sport England's 'This Girl Can' Campaign and body image & body functionality researcher, Assistant Professor Jessica Alleva. To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Follow CAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/car_UWE For more on 'This Girl Can': https://www.sportengland.org/our-work/women/this-girl-can/ WATCH 'This Girl Can' Ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZoXyIxqFRc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Nov 13, 2017•36 min
Nadia and Jade tackle the weighty topic of bariatric surgery with Professor Rebecca Puhl (at 28.37) and CAR's Dr Jen Heath and Claire Hamlet. Lots of links for this episode: Taffy Brodesser-Akner's article in the NYT Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/magazine/weight-watchers-oprah-losing-it-in-the-anti-dieting-age.html?_r=0 For a review on Roxane Gay's book Hunger: https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/body-barrier On set points and the science of why dieting doesn't work: https://www.te...
Oct 11, 2017•39 min
Nadia and Jade discuss breast cancer and body image with Centre for Appearance Research co-director Professor Diana Harcourt, Clinical Psychologist & Visiting Professor Alex Clarke, and research fellows Drs Helena Lewis-Smith and Nicole Paraskeva. Let us know what you think: https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Cover Image: with permission from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc - http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ Episode developed and produced...
Sep 11, 2017•42 min
Burn injuries can permanently change a person’s appearance. Research shows that adjustment to an altered appearance following a burn can make a significant difference in terms of quality of life indicators. Nadia and Jade talk to Dr Catrin Griffiths, Ella Guest and Dr Jen Heath to find out more about psychological support and adjustment. Let us know what you think https://twitter.com/car_UWE To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Parent of a child with a burn injury? Link to Dr Jen Heath'...
Aug 14, 2017•40 min
Nadia and Jade discuss whether the jury is out on social media and body image - is it all bad news or can social media be a force for good when it comes to body image? Special guests: Dr Amy Slater from CAR - an internationally renowned expert on social media and body image. Megan Crabbe (aka bodyposipanda) body positive blogger and instagrammer. UPDATE: research paper on Instagram by Dr Amy Slater, Nisha Varsani and Dr Phillippa Diedrichs is available to read here: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/3208...
May 11, 2017•31 min
Alongside weight and shape, global beauty standards place significant emphasis on skin colour. In this episode, Nadia and Jade look at the juxtaposition between the practice of tanning and skin-lightening and the research related to why people go to great efforts to change the colour of their skin. The episode features clips from the critically acclaimed documentary on the globalisation of beauty - The Illusionists - used with permission from film director Elena Rossini. Plus, hear an exclusive ...
Apr 12, 2017•28 min
Nadia and Jade discuss whether our appearance is a feminist issue, how feminism can help us feel better about our bodies, and how some body image researchers apply feminism in their work. This episode's special guest is Melissa Fabello, managing editor at Everyday Feminism. Melissa is also a body acceptance activist, sexuality scholar, and patriarchy smasher living in Philadelphia. She is also a doctoral candidate at Widener University, working toward a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies. In honour ...
Mar 06, 2017•37 min
Nadia and Jade discuss mindfulness and how the practice might be useful for people experiencing body image concerns. They are joined by mindfulness experts Dr Melissa Atkinson and Fabio Zucchelli from CAR who talk about the current research in the area as well as sharing some mindfulness exercises to try at home. To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock with research advice from Dr Melissa Atkinson & Fabio Zucchelli.
Jan 13, 2017•40 min
In the last Appearance Matters: The Podcast episode of 2016, Nadia and Jade talk about cosmetic surgery – an important area of research at the Centre for Appearance Research. They are joined by three cosmetic surgery experts: surgeon Dr Nigel Mercer, clinical psychologist Dr Francesca Nobile and CAR’s Dr Nicole Paraskeva. The episode also features clips from Elena Rossini’s critically acclaimed documentary about the marketing of unattainable beauty around the world. The Illusionists is now avail...
Dec 21, 2016•39 min
Social activism is central in the fight for justice, human rights and equality. In this episode of Appearance Matters: the Podcast! we talk about the importance of social activism in relation to our appearance. We hear from body image activist Sharon Haywood about how she and a group of activists from around the world successfully took on Facebook to remove the ‘feeling fat emoji’. We also hear from fat activist Dr Sigrun Danielsdottir about how Iceland is fighting back against fat stigma and un...
Nov 21, 2016•30 min
As many of us settle into the new academic year, this episode will be looking towards the future of appearance research and practice. Nine experts and rising stars will discuss what they believe the most important priority for the field of appearance research and practice in the next five years to be and why? In order of presentation: Dr Alex Clarke (CAR @UWEbristol), Dr Glen Jankowski (Leeds Beckett University), Professor Niva Piran (University of Toronto), Dr Nicola Stock (CAR @UWEbristol), Dr...
Oct 31, 2016•49 min
Is big business the enemy of the positive body image movement? What can brands do to promote body positivity? We lined up an incredible panel of esteemed experts to discuss the topic of big business and body image at our international conference Appearance Matters 7: Susie Orbach (writer & activist), James Partridge OBE (Founder of charity Changing Faces), Meaghan Ramsey (Former Global Director of the Dove Self Esteem Project), Jo Swinson (Former MP and Minister for Women & Equality), El...
Oct 14, 2016•49 min
Most people with a visible difference live in low-income countries but to date most of our research and support comes from high-income countries. In Professor Diana Harcourt's powerful AM7 keynote address on 'Visible Difference in Low-Income Countries', we are given the opportunity to think about what we, in higher income countries can learn from the millions of people facing the challenge of living with an altered appearance in circumstances and societies where resources are scarce. To find out...
Sep 06, 2016•56 min
'Developing and Disseminating Evidence-Based Body Image Interventions'. Our second Appearance Matters 7 Conference Keynote address by leading expert, Dr Eric Stice. To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car To read more about the Body Project: http://www.bodyprojectcollaborative.com/ Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode produced by Nadia Craddock
Aug 14, 2016•51 min
Listen to Harvard Professor Bryn Austin give her keynote address at the Appearance Matters 7 conference, ‘Accelerating Progress in the Prevention of Body Dissatisfaction: A Call for Policy Translation Research and Training’. About the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car About STRIPED: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/ Journal article on research to policy translation for prevention of disordered weight and shape control behaviours: A case example targeting dietary supplements f...
Aug 01, 2016•41 min
Two weeks on, we are still high on adrenaline from our Appearance Matters 7 conference. In this Appearance Matters 7-Part 2 bonus episode, we reminisce about the conference, share our highlights, and hear from a few sporting delegates who spoke what they liked best about the conference. CAR team @AM7 Photo Credit: http://www.julianespaete.com/ Episode developed and produced by Dr Nicola Stock
Jul 12, 2016•9 min
The Appearance Matters 7 conference is fast approaching. In this bonus episode, we look forward to the conference by speaking with delegates and presenters, as well as providing an outline of the exciting scientific and social programmes. Photo Credit: http://www.julianespaete.com/ Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock
Jun 21, 2016•14 min
All great research starts with vision and excellent collaborators. The Healing Foundation is a national charity championing the cause of people living with disfigurement and visible loss of function by funding and managing research into pioneering surgical and psychological healing techniques. In this episode, we hear from Chief Executive Mr Brendan Eley and other special guests about the charity’s aims, current projects and the launch of their new Scar-Free Healing strategy. Episode developed a...
Jun 14, 2016•16 min
Does Barbie influence how girls feel about their bodies? We discuss this and whether the new range of dolls, which include three additional body sizes (petite, tall and curvy) is a positive move towards improving body image among young girls. We speak to Drs Emma Halliwell and Amy Slater from the Centre for Appearance Research, experts in body image concerns among children and Dr Glen Jankowski, a body-image Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University. Watch the full Time video: http://time.com/4196229...
Jun 01, 2016•20 min
In this episode, we talk about some of the work that is being done by CAR and our collaborators to improve the body image of girls and young women globally. This episode features two special guests: Dr Eric Stice and Jenny Giangrande. Dr Eric Stice, based at the Oregon Research Institute, is a keynote speaker at our Appearance Matters 7 conference and is one of the leading figures in eating disorder prevention. We talk to Eric about his career, his role at AM7 and find out more about his well-es...
May 03, 2016•29 min
Appearance concerns affect us all to some degree, but what about those who differ not only from the ‘ideal’ but from the ‘norm’? In episode 5, Nadia and Nicola explore what it is like to be ‘visibly different’ and discuss ways in which research and practice is improving psychological support for those affected by appearance-altering conditions. This episode features interviews with the founder and CEO of the UK-based charity Changing Faces, Dr James Partridge OBE, and members of the Adult Voices...
Mar 31, 2016•19 min
In this special episode of Appearance Matters: the Podcast! Nadia and Nicola speak to Professor Nichola Rumsey on being awarded an OBE for her services to people affected by an altered appearance. Nicky is one of our co-directors and is the founder of the Centre for Appearance Research. To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/appearancematters Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode developed and produced...
Feb 02, 2016•14 min
In this episode Nadia and Nicola discuss appearance concerns from a public health perspective. We speak with Harvard Public Health Professor Bryn Austin, a champion for universal eating disorder prevention and the director of the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders, STRIPED. We hear about Bryn’s research, career and her role in AM7. We also talk about rapid communication posters and their place in the Appearance Matters 7 conference. To find out more about the Ce...
Jan 20, 2016•17 min
In this third episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola speak with Professor Diana Harcourt, one of the co-directors of the Centre for Appearance Research. Di tells us about her research, her career to date and her role in the forthcoming Appearance Matters 7 Conference. We also talk about best (and worst) practices for conference abstract submissions. To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/appearancematters Music is by the Bristol-based percu...
Dec 04, 2015•16 min
In this second episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola find out more about the Appearance Matters Conference Series and the upcoming conference - Appearance Matters 7, which is taking place in London, June 2016. We talk with Dr Phillippa Diedrichs and Dr Amy Slater, two members of this year’s Appearance Matters conference organizing committee. We also hear from some past delegates of the conference: Kirsty Garbett, an early career researcher, Helena Lewis-Smith, a third year...
Nov 23, 2015•15 min
In the first episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Nadia and Nicola introduce the Centre for Appearance Research (or CAR for short), a world-leading centre for appearance related psychology research. We hear from several members of CAR telling us about their work and why appearance matters. To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car To register for our upcoming international conference taking place in London, June 2016: www.uwe.ac.uk/appearancematters Musi...
Nov 18, 2015•8 min
