
Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. Hosted and produced by Maia Thornton, Abbi Mathews, Ella Guest, and Kat Schneider. Music by Sian Evans & John Landau (toplinefilm.com)
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! To mark Womenâs Health Month, Ella speaks to Dr Sophie Williams, Assistant Subject Lead for Psychology at University of Derby, and Trainee Health Psychologist, Dr Laura Falconer, UK-based Health Psycho... more
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this monthâs episode, Ella speaks to Dr Helena Lewis-Smith, Associate Professor at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), along with Fiona and Lucy, who have lived experience of breast cancer and... more
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this monthâs episode, Kat speaks to Dr Aisha Sobey. Aisha is a Research Associate at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, where she studies the ethical implications of Generative AI... more
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this monthâs episode, Ella speaks to Research Fellow Dr Emma Waite and Visiting Professor Dr Amy Slater from the Centre for Appearance Research about their work on social media and visible differenc... more
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I adore this podcast. Full of wisdom and warmth!
Love listening to you two talk! Great podcast with lots of interesting guest speakers. Keep up the good work
For insight into all issues related to body image and appearance, this is THE podcast to tune into. Not only are the hosts and their guests tapped into the latest research and its applications in the real world, they are also engaging and entertaining. Not to be missed!
This podcast is full to the brim of science, psychology, research and experience. Itâs so informative and a joy to listen to Nadia and Jade, who are fab hosts! I would 100% recommend anyone to give it a listen - I guarantee you wonât be disappointed â¤ď¸
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The show centers on appearance psychology, body image, and inclusion, featuring researchers, clinicians, and practical initiatives designed to support people with visible differences. Episodes typically explore research findings, real-world applications, and interventionsâfrom media literacy and policy ideas to parenting tools and community resources. Notable strengths include a strong academic backbone, guest diversity (researchers, advocates, and practitioners), and tangible resources like toolkits and hubs that listeners can use. The discussion often ties scientific insights to everyday impact, making complex topics accessible for clinicians, students, parents, educators, and charities alike.
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Recent guests on Appearance Matters: The Podcast! include:
1. Dr. Sophie Williams
2. Dr. Laura Falconer
3. Dr. Melissa Pehlivan
4. Helena Lewis-Smith
5. Fiona Anderson
6. Aisha Sobey
7. Laure Dedecker
8. Amy Slater
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