Podcast Recommendations

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Don’t have time to read? No problem! These podcasts are perfect to listen to on the way to work or when you are on the go. These are just some of our favourite podcasts we’ve been listening to. Each one offers a fresh take on body image.

Perhaps as you listen, you may think to yourself…

“Where do I stand with my body image?” “How does my perspective of myself affect how I see others?” “How can I practice healthy body image?”

I Weigh

Jameela Jamil has many great guests, including Stephanie Yeboah and Aubrey Gordon, on her podcast. She works to break down societal norms and remind people they weigh more than the number on the scale. She also corrects myths about topics such as BMI — among other mental health discussions. The podcast is made accessible. Both audio and transcript versions of the episodes are available on her website.

(Jamil, 2020a; Jamil, 2020b)

Make Your Damn Bed

In these episodes of Make Your Damn Bed, Julie Merica breaks down the concepts of toxic positivity and de-centering yourself. Julie explains what the concept is and why it is important. Julie also discusses how to practice de-centering yourself and how to avoid engaging in toxic positivity. These podcasts are intended to be listened to while making your bed because they are short and easy to comprehend.

(Merica, 2021a; Merica, 2021b)

Unlocking Us

In this episode of Unlocking Us, Brené Brown brings on Sonya Renee Taylor as a guest. They discuss Sonya’s book on body image as well as create mantras and explore radical self-love. The podcast is made accessible. Both audio and transcript versions of the episodes are available on the website.

(Brown, 2020)

What the Actual Fork

In this episode of their podcast, What the Actual Fork, the drunk dieticians bring on a non-diet dietician, Brenna O’Malley, to speak on diet culture. The three dieticians discuss how diet culture capitalizes on our vulnerability during the pandemic. They also give tips on how to be kind to yourself and your body.

(Previte & Werner, 2020)