Body Image

When popular culture tells us to be ashamed of our bodies, how can we resist buying into diet culture? The fat liberation movement has entry points for everyone — you just have to find yours.

Anita acknowledges that looking in the mirror and loving everything she sees may be unrealistic. Fat activists teach her about radical reframes, including body positivity and a newer term to her: body neutrality.

For many who suffer from eating disorders, COVID-19 has thrown a curveball into their usual management and coping methods. Social isolation has meant less…

This is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on June 27, 2016.Whitney Way Thore knows how much she has weighed at every point in her life.And…

This is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on June 27, 2016.Whitney Way Thore knows how much she has weighed at every point in her life.And…

The year is coming to an end, and “The State of Things” staff is taking a moment to reflect on some of the year’s most memorable conversations. Producer…

The year is coming to an end, and “The State of Things” staff is taking a moment to reflect on some of the year’s most memorable conversations. Producer…

Images of women’s bodies are now more prolific than ever. From media advertisements to fitness blogs and Facebook feeds, photos of women’s bodies are…

Images of women’s bodies are now more prolific than ever. From media advertisements to fitness blogs and Facebook feeds, photos of women’s bodies are…

Update: This piece was the recipient of a Gracie Award for Outstanding Talk Show in the public radio division. Here's the full press release.Pinup…