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 smaller after scrolling – physically or emotionally - this episode is for you.

For professional help: 

The Butterfly Foundation

National Eating Disorder Organisation

 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

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The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

 

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 &lsquo;wellness&rsquo; version of thinness convinces us to be smaller, neater, cleaner, more controlled.
What to expect:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to tell whether content is skinnytok aligned &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Links to orthorexia and the demonisation of food groups &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What does this say about politics? &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of weight loss drugs&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why female bodies are so policed &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to counteract the impact of skinnytok
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt smaller after scrolling &ndash; physically or emotionally - this episode is for you.
For professional help:&nbsp;
<a href="https://butterfly.org.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17678229317&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADBtQWRmvlm6mxTnfLswaQtfAF33B&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkQ_akrEZbybWWVXQFj59vuNK6QEEhf1RCUUOAQPqRb_Lpv7g7ByhXoaAvVhEALw_wcB">The Butterfly Foundation</a>
<a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">National Eating Disorder Organisation</a>
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Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</a>
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.
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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
My book is out NOW: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

Buy my book, Person in Progress: https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Buy my book, Person in Progress: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655">https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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348. The psychology of 'skinnytok'

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