Episode 4: Instagram vs reality – body image in a social media age, with Emily Fisher

How does social media make us feel about our bodies? Is the “Instagram effect” a positive or negative one? How can we make sure social media is a force for good when it comes to body image? We discuss all this and more in episode 4 of Body Cons. With the regular “Going up / Going down” feature, Molly and Lottie share their favourite and worst things on the subject of body image from the past week, online, on the telly or in the papers. And then the pair meet plus size fashion influencer Emily Fisher, aka @EmilyGossip to talk about what it’s like on other side of the Insta veil, the effect of social media on her own body image and tips for teenagers and parents who might be worried about this stuff. GET IN TOUCH: Email: bodyconspodcast@gmail.com |Tweet: @bodyconspodcast | Instagram: @bodyconspodcast GOING UP / DOWN: Going UP – Shrill, streaming now on Hulu – https://www.hulu.com/press/show/shrill/ | Going DOWN – “The Shallow Men Who Refuse to Date Women Over Size 8” – https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/8688546/men-refuse-date-women-over-size-8/ THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Follow Emily Fisher aka Emily Gossip on Instagram @EmilyGossip | Emily’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/EmilyFisheedesigns/videos | Emily’s Bristol nail bar The Gossip Nail Bar – https://thegossipnailbar.co.uk/ YOUR HOSTS: Molly Forbes: @mollyjforbes | Lottie Storey: @lottie_storey PRODUCTION CREDITS: Artwork by Hannah Broadway @hannahkbroadway Music: Teeth White by The Staves, used under license from Warner Music (PRS & PPL) Sound FX: Epidemic Sound Produced by Molly Forbes

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Welcome to Body Cons – a collection of conversations about bodies. Hosted by Molly Forbes and Lottie Storey, Body Cons takes a curious look at one of modern life's most pressing subjects: body image. From post-baby bodies to the latest pop video, from dismantling diet culture to disability, Body Cons looks at anything and everything to do with body image. We've travelled the country to have these conversations, tracking down the expert voices that bring real credence to every episode, opening up the conversation to listeners all over the world. These discussions are weaved into an introductory chat about body image in the news and popular culture every week. With new episodes published weekly, subscribe so you don’t miss a show!