{"id":12739,"date":"2024-12-19T17:49:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12739"},"modified":"2024-12-19T17:49:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:49:38","slug":"episode-149-scrolling-self-esteem-body-image-in-a-digital-age-with-dr-charlotte-markey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12739","title":{"rendered":"Episode #149: &#8220;Scrolling &#038; Self-Esteem: Body Image in a Digital Age&#8221; with Dr. Charlotte Markey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2019\/07\/reason-number-342-that-im-glad-ive-done-my-body-image-work\/\">Body image<\/a> plays a critical role in shaping how we perceive ourselves, engage with others, and make lifestyle choices. But reaching a place of acceptance\u2014or even joy\u2014with our bodies is no small feat in today\u2019s world of social media, constantly-changing beauty standards, and rapidly evolving trends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/83215\/ep-149-scrolling-self-esteem-body-image-in-a-digital-age-with-dr-charlotte-markey\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">On this week\u2019s episode of the podcast<\/a>, I sat down with <a href=\"http:\/\/charlottemarkey.com\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">Dr. Charlotte Markey<\/strong><\/b><\/a>, a psychologist, research scientist, and expert on body image at Rutgers University who brings nearly three decades of academic and practical experience to the table.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This episode goes beyond the usual shallow platitudes of \u201cjust love yourself\u201d to provide evidence-based, actionable advice for improving how you see\u2014and feel about\u2014your body. Dr. Markey\u2019s insights are empowering, practical, and grounded in research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Markey dives into the nuances of body image, the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2016\/02\/how-body-positive-are-you\/\">body positivity<\/a> and body neutrality, and actionable strategies for improving how we feel in our own skin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Together, we discuss modern influences on body image, debunk the myths surrounding body positivity, and explore the cultural messages that have shaped our perceptions of self-worth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Whether you\u2019re someone striving to feel more comfortable in your own body, a coach seeking evidence-based insights for clients, or simply curious about the psychology of body image, this episode has something for you.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316254 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_504,h_630\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"630\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316254 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr.-Markey-graphic-1-150x188.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" style=\"border: medium;\" title=\"Embed Player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34468225\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/04aeca\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" width=\"100%\" height=\"128\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] list-disc [&amp;_ul]:pt-[5px] pt-[5px]\">\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\">What \u201cbody image\u201d really means and why it matters<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"2\">The difference between body neutrality and body positivity<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"3\">Why \u201cjust love yourself\u201d can feel unhelpful \u2014 and what to aim for instead<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"4\">How focusing on your body\u2019s functionality fosters a healthier mindset<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"5\">The powerful role family, culture, and societal pressures play in shaping body image<\/li>\n<li class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] my-[5px] [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ol]:!pb-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pt-0 [&amp;&gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"6\">Practical tips for reducing body surveillance and improving self-acceptance<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\">How the rise of weight loss drugs is impacting body image<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\"><b><strong class=\"font-bold\">About Dr. Charlotte Markey:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Charlotte Markey, Ph.D.,<\/b>\u00a0is a body image scientist, who has studied body image and eating behaviors for nearly three decades.\u00a0 She is passionate about understanding how to help people have a healthy relationship with their bodies and food.\u00a0 Charlotte is a psychology professor at Rutgers University and a research scientist who has published over 100 scholarly articles and chapters about health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Markey is also a book author, having most recently published The Body Image Book series (<i>The Body Image Book for Girls <\/i>in 2020; <i>The Body Image Book for Boys<\/i> in 2022, and <i>Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life<\/i> in 2024).\u00a0 She also recently co-edited the 3-volume <i>Encyclopedia of Mental Health<\/i> (2023).\u00a0 She writes regularly for news outlets such as <i>Psychology Today<\/i> and is often interviewed for TV, news articles, and podcasts including the <i>NY Times<\/i>, <i>Washington Post<\/i>, and NBC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">To learn more about Dr. Markey or her books, visit <a class=\"text-indigo-700 underline underline-offset-4 external\" href=\"http:\/\/charlottemarkey.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.CharlotteMarkey.com<\/a> or <a class=\"text-indigo-700 underline underline-offset-4 external\" href=\"http:\/\/thebodyimagebook.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.TheBodyImageBook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body 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