Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

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 available for purchase or rental exclusively on VHX. Elena is currently running a special initiative, where 25% of proceeds from each purchase are donated to the non-profit of your choosing. We highly recommend! All the details are on the homepage here: http://theillusionists.org/ Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock

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 unhelpful public health rhetoric around the obesity epidemic. We also introduce the COST Action Group: Appearance Matters. To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car The COST Action Group: Appearance Matters: http://appearancematters.eu/ To find out more about Sharon Haywood: http://sharonhaywood.com/ Endangered Bodies: http://www.endangeredbodies.org http://buenosaires.endangeredbodies.org To find out more about SigrunDanielsdottir: http://appearancematters.eu/presentation/45-Sigrn-Danelsdttir- The Iceland fat

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 Sarah Riley (Aberystwyth University), Dr Melissa Atkinson (CAR @UWEbristol), Dr Rachel Calogero (University of Kent), Dr Jessica Alleva (Maastricht University) & Professor Nichola Rumsey (CAR @UWEbristol) To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Episode produced by Nadia Craddock

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), Elena Rossini (Film Maker & Director) and Florence Adepoju (Founder of MDMFLow). With Caryn Franklin MBE (Fashion Editor & Writer) as moderator. Links to our panellists: Caryn Franklin MBE (Moderator) @Caryn_Franklin - http://franklinonfashion.com/biography/ Susie Orbach @psychoanalysis - James Partridge OBE @JRJPartridge - https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/staff/about-james-partridge Meaghan Ramsey @MeaghanRx - https://www.ted.com/speakers/meaghan_ramsey Jo Swinson @joswinson - https://en.wikipedia.org

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 more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode produced by Nadia Craddock

'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

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 for weight loss and muscle building: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471015316300496 Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Image Credit: @elanorebeer | http://www.eleanorbeer.com/ Episode produced by Nadia Craddock

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

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

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 and produced by Dr Nicola Stock

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/barbies-new-body-watch-designers-explain-why-they-changed-her/ Read Glen’s Barbie blog post: https://glenjankowski.wordpress.com/2016/01/30/the-new-barbies-arent-so-great-for-the-sweatshop-workers-who-make-them/ Find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao: http://www.davidinsuacao.com/ Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock

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-established, evidence-based body image intervention programme, ‘The Body Project’. Jenny Giangrande, a programme manager at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, talks to us about the global dissemination of a body image intervention, ‘Free Being Me’ – a four-way collaboration with the Oregon Research Institute, the Dove Self Esteem Project, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and the Centre for Appearance Research. To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.u

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 Council of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA). To find about more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car About CLAPA: www.clapa.com About Changing Faces: www.changingfaces.org.uk Episode developed and produced by Dr Nicola Stock

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 by Nadia Craddock

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 Centre for Appearance Research: www.uwe.ac.uk/car To register for the Appearance Matters 7 Conference www.uwe.ac.uk/appearancematters Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock

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 percussionist, David Insua-Cao. www.davidinsuacao.com Episode developed and produced by Dr Nicola Stock and Nadia Craddock

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 PhD student and Glen Jankowski, a Senior Lecturer. Finally, Katie Stock, a young adult with a port-wine birthmark tells us what it was like to take part in a photography exhibition at a Appearance Matters conference. For more information about Appearance Matters 7 and how to register, please visit www.uwe.ac.uk/appearancematters Thanks to David Insua-Cao, a Bristol-based percussionist for the music. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode developed and produced by Nadia Craddock.

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 Music is by the Bristol-based percussionist, David Insua-Cao. http://www.davidinsuacao.com Episode developed and produced by Dr Nicola Stock and Nadia Craddock