Episode 8: Kindness is key – radical body politics, with Imogen Fox

Why does kindness matter? What’s the social model of disability? Why is diet culture so dangerous? We discuss all this and more in this episode on radical body politics with the iconic Imogen Fox. Molly and Lottie also discuss this week’s Going UP / DOWN and take an in-depth look at the Beyoncé Homecoming film on Netflix – there is much to dissect on the subject of body image here! Trigger warning – part of the Beyoncé discussion includes details about the diet the singer followed ahead of her Homecoming performance. GET IN TOUCH: Email: bodyconspodcast@gmail.com |Tweet: @bodyconspodcast | Instagram: @bodyconspodcast GOING UP / DOWN: Going UP and DOWN – Homecoming: A film by Beyoncé – https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81013626 Also mentioned: Body Kind Festival – https://www.bodykindfestival.com/ THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Follow Imogen Fox on Instagram at @the_feeding_of_the_fox – https://www.instagram.com/the_feeding_of_the_fox/ 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!