Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month’s episode, Kat speaks to Dr Luciana Zuest (Towson University, US) and Dr Eva Pila (Western University, Canada) about weight bias and weight stigma in sport and exercise settings, and how to make physical activity spaces more inclusive for all bodies.
Dr Eva Pila: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/about/faculty/pila_e.html
Body Image & Health Research Lab: https://bihlab.com/, @bihresearch (Instagram)
Dr Luciana Zuest: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/kinesiology/facultystaff/luciana-zuest.html
Weight-Inclusive Thinking for Fitness Spaces: https://www.weightinclusivethinking.com/
If you’re interested in hearing more about the Appearance Matters Conference, hosted by the Centre for Appearance Research (9th – 11th of June 2026), click here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference
Appearance Matters 11 abstract submissions are now open and the deadline is the 7th of November!
Cover image by Trevor James
Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com
Episode developed and produced by Kat Schneider
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Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month’s episode, Kat speaks to Dr Luciana Zuest (Towson University, US) and Dr Eva Pila (Western University, Canada) about weight bias and weight stigma in sport and exercise settings, and how to make physical activity spaces more inclusive for all bodies.
Dr Eva Pila: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/about/faculty/pila_e.html
Body Image & Health Research Lab: https://bihlab.com/, @bihresearch (Instagram)
Dr Luciana Zuest: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/kinesiology/facultystaff/luciana-zuest.html
Weight-Inclusive Thinking for Fitness Spaces: https://www.weightinclusivethinking.com/
If you’re interested in hearing more about the Appearance Matters Conference, hosted by the Centre for Appearance Research (9th – 11th of June 2026), click here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference
Appearance Matters 11 abstract submissions are now open and the deadline is the 7th of November!
Cover image by Trevor James
Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com
Episode developed and produced by Kat Schneider
89: The Body Confidence Book by Prof Phillippa Diedrichs
Appearance Matters: The Podcast!
41 minutes 25 seconds
1 year ago
89: The Body Confidence Book by Prof Phillippa Diedrichs
A slightly different kind of episode on the show this month. Nadia speaks with Professor Phillippa Diedrichs about her new book for teenagers: The Body Confidence Book!! A mixture of personal stories, science, statistics, and tips and actions for young people curious to learn ways to improve their body image.
To buy the book:
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/body-confidence-book-respect-accept-and-empower-yourself-phillippa-diedrichs/7532618
To learn more about Professor Phillippa Diedrichs:
https://www.phillippadiedrichs.com/
Appearance Matters: The Podcast!
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month’s episode, Kat speaks to Dr Luciana Zuest (Towson University, US) and Dr Eva Pila (Western University, Canada) about weight bias and weight stigma in sport and exercise settings, and how to make physical activity spaces more inclusive for all bodies.
Dr Eva Pila: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/about/faculty/pila_e.html
Body Image & Health Research Lab: https://bihlab.com/, @bihresearch (Instagram)
Dr Luciana Zuest: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/kinesiology/facultystaff/luciana-zuest.html
Weight-Inclusive Thinking for Fitness Spaces: https://www.weightinclusivethinking.com/
If you’re interested in hearing more about the Appearance Matters Conference, hosted by the Centre for Appearance Research (9th – 11th of June 2026), click here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference
Appearance Matters 11 abstract submissions are now open and the deadline is the 7th of November!
Cover image by Trevor James
Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com
Episode developed and produced by Kat Schneider
