Podcasts about body banter

Join Cristiana and Lauren as they take the Kibbe Test. David Kibbe is an image consultant who has categorized the human shape into 13 different body types. We suggest you follow along by taking the quiz with us! Head over to our Instagram page or website (bodybanter.buzzsprout.com) for resources on the quiz and its results. As always, please share your results and/or questions with us via IG or email. Disclaimer: we do not support any kind of labeling or a certain body image; this quiz is not endorsed by David Kibbe nor is it receiving any compensation from Kibbe-affiliated organizations.

In this episode, Lauren and Cristiana discuss the fears and anxieties associated with traveling in a world designed for straight-sized people. From airplane seatbelts to clown cars, these funny yet disheartening stories shed light on the unfortunate fact that today's methods of transportation do not accommodate people of all shapes and sizes. If you have any stories about travel as a plus sized person, please reach out to us on Instagram or by email!

Cristiana and Lauren tackle the rarely discussed topic of dating as a plus sized woman. From dating apps to media representation, the curvy woman remains a stigma in the dating scene. To contribute to our next episode on dating, contact us on Instagram or by email. We'd love to hear from you!

Welcome to Body Banter! Meet Lauren and Cristiana, childhood friends who talk about navigating the world as curvy girls.

In Steph’s interview we talk more about the diet culture in Hong Kong, how she learned to accept that she was more than just her eating disorder, and how CrossFit helped her in her recovery. She also talks about how YOU can get involved in Body Banter.Questions Answered:-What was it like to have an eating disorder in Hong Kong? Did it limit your ability to gain access to help?-How did your family help you recover?-What are you currently growing into?-What are your thoughts about realizing that you used to think you would rather die than gain weight?-Who is Steph, the WHOLE human being?-How did CrossFit change the path of recovery for you?-What was the difference between CrossFit in recovery and exercise before recovery?-How can people benefit from or get involved with Body Banter?-Are there any words of wisdom that you have for the people listening?Resources: - “Eating in the Light of the Moon” – Anita Johnston, Ph.D- Body Banter- Muscle Up Munchkin (Steph’s blog)

Steph struggled with anorexia while growing up in Hong Kong. In her story she talks about the impact that the extreme diet in Hong Kong had on her. In addition to extreme diet culture, Hong Kong also had a major lack of eating disorder awareness and treatment options. As a result, Steph recovered at home with the support of her family. Steph is now a student at Duke University and is the founder of Body Banter, which is an online platform that aims to engage communities in increased discussions about body image, raise awareness about the diversity in our experiences of body image issues and to make body positivity practices accessible and engaging.