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Podcast: The Psychology of your 20s
Episode: 348. The psychology of 'skinnytok'
Description: Extreme thinness is back in trend (again) so today, we explore the psychology behind why and the impact its having? In this episode, we'll discuss the rise of skinnytok and how this so-called ‘wellness’ version of thinness convinces us to be smaller, neater, cleaner, more controlled. What to expect: •     How to tell whether content is skinnytok aligned•     Links to orthorexia and the demonisation of food groups•     What does this say about politics?•     The role of weight loss drugs •     Why female bodies are so policed•     How to counteract the impact of skinnytok If you’ve ever felt smal...