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Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

The Centre for Appearance Research
Body Image
Psychology
Disordered Eating
Facial Paralysis
Mental Health
Social Media
Visible Differences
Nature Connectedness
Disability Advocacy
Communicative Challenges
MĂśbius Syndrome
Emotional Clarity
Public Awareness
Social Interaction
Eating Disorders
Visible Difference Support Hub
Craniofacial Microsomia
Appearance Matters Conference
Centre For Appearance Research
Mindful Eating

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)

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Latest Episodes

Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! To mark Women’s 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 month’s 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 month’s 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 month’s 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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Recent Guests

Dr. Sophie Williams
Assistant Subject Lead for Psychology and Trainee Health Psychologist, University of Derby
University of Derby
Episode: 110. Women’s Health Month Special: Understanding PMOS (PCOS) & Endometriosis
Dr. Laura Falconer
Health Psychologist at Reed Wellbeing
Reed Wellbeing
Episode: 110. Women’s Health Month Special: Understanding PMOS (PCOS) & Endometriosis
Dr. Melissa Pehlivan
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, InsideOut Institute, University of Sydney
InsideOut Institute
Episode: 110. Women’s Health Month Special: Understanding PMOS (PCOS) & Endometriosis
Helena Lewis-Smith
Lead researcher on the ABC intervention and investigator on the breast cancer survivorship studies
University of Toronto / ABC study team
Episode: 109. Breast Cancer Update: The Latest Online Support & Experiences of Younger Women
Fiona Anderson
Public Advisory Group member for the ABC study
Public Advisory Group
Episode: 109. Breast Cancer Update: The Latest Online Support & Experiences of Younger Women
Aisha Sobey
Post-doctoral researcher at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence
Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence
Episode: 108: Generative AI Has a Body Bias: Who Gets to Be Seen?
Laure Dedecker
PhD student at the Media Psychology Lab
KU Leuven (Belgium)
Episode: Episode 107: Social Media & Visible Difference
Amy Slater
Visiting professor at Carr
Centre for Appearance Research
Episode: Episode 107: Social Media & Visible Difference
Zali Yager
Adjunct Associate Professor and founder of the Embrace Collective, known for her influential work on body image and health promotion.
Victoria University, Embrace Collective
Episode: 106: In Conversation with Zali Yager – AM11 Keynote Speaker

Hosts

Maia Thornton
Host at Centre for Appearance Research with a focus on engagement and dissemination of appearance-related research.
Abbi Mathews
Co-host and contributor with background in appearance research and outreach.
Ella Guest
Host and researcher focused on appearance psychology and dissemination of findings.
Kat Schneider
Co-host with research and outreach roles in appearance psychology.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Inspiring and informative

    Thank you so much for sharing so many thoughts, ideas and information. Always a great listen 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ringlet00
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • The best

    I adore this podcast. Full of wisdom and warmth!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honey KR
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Interesting and engaging

    Love listening to you two talk! Great podcast with lots of interesting guest speakers. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alllthenicknamesaretaken22
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Informative AND engaging!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shay.68
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • I LOVE IT!

    This podcast is full to the brim of science, psychology, research and experience. It’s 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 won’t be disappointed ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ha-smith1233
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the accessible discussion of complex research.
Guests are described as leading experts; content is relevant for clinicians, researchers, and students.
Audience notes practical resources and real-world applications, not just theory.
Hosts are viewed as warm, knowledgeable, and approachable, making tough topics easier to digest.
The show is consistently praised for being evidence-based and engaging.

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110. Women’s Health Month Special: Understanding PMOS (PCOS) & Endometriosis
Q: Could you tell the listeners a bit more about PCOS?
Sophie explains that PCOS/PMOS affects a wide range of symptoms, including weight changes, hair growth or loss, acne, and blood sugar alterations, and that diagnosis can be delayed and is evolving with the name change.
106: In Conversation with Zali Yager – AM11 Keynote Speaker
Q: What can we do to get there? Or what can we stop doing?
Zali emphasizes the need for collaboration in adjacent fields and the importance of addressing weight stigma in the conversation about body image.
106: In Conversation with Zali Yager – AM11 Keynote Speaker
Q: What are your most pivotal or defining career moments?
Zali shares her experience of starting a research translation organization and her collaboration on impactful films that promote positive body image.
106: In Conversation with Zali Yager – AM11 Keynote Speaker
Q: What are some of the challenging moments you faced while working in this field?
Zali highlights issues like limited funding, criticism from peers, and the emotional toll of navigating these challenges.
106: In Conversation with Zali Yager – AM11 Keynote Speaker
Q: Can you please tell me a little bit about your research and how you came to work in the body image field?
Zali discusses her childhood experiences that shaped her understanding of body image and her eventual journey into academia and research.

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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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