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
This month Maia speaks to local Bristol artist, Gail Reid, and visible difference advocate, Amit Ghose, about a project which focussed on representing visible difference through art. Gail was commissioned to paint a portrait of Amit which was unveiled at CAR's AM10 conference in June 2024.
We discuss the process of Gail, Amit and CAR working together to create the portrait and reflect on the unveiling.
To learn more about Gail's work:
Gail's online portrait gallery and stories behind them: https://www.gailreidartist.com/portrait-gallery
Gail's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/gailreidartist
Gail's Instagram account: www.instagram.com/gailreidartist
To learn more about Amit's work:
Amit's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amitghosenf1
Amit's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/amitghosenf1
To see the livestream recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu8SPzjIEZ4
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
