Episode 9, Season 2: Body image and cancer, with Lauren Mahon

This week we chat with campaigner, broadcast and founder of Girl vs Cancer, Lauren Mahon about her experience of body image and cancer. Lauren’s infectious energy, unapologetic honesty and huge relatability make for a great interview. We also share our favourite and less favourite things on the subject of body chat this week in our regular Going UP / Going DOWN. If you’re a brand interested in having a presence on the podcast or at one of our upcoming events get in touch to request a media deck and current brand opportunities at bodyconspodcast@gmail.com GET IN TOUCH: Email: bodyconspodcast@gmail.com |Tweet: @bodyconspodcast | Instagram: @bodyconspodcast Sign up to the newsletter: http://www.bodyconspodcast.com/ ALL THE JUICY STUFF: GOING UP / GOING DOWN – (Molly’s Going UP) The big fat problem with skinny tea: Detox culture and the brands who sell it, by Martha Alexander for The Independent – https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/skinny-tea-detox-cleansing-instagram-kylie-jenner-laxative-a9080961.html (Lottie’s Going UP) Serena Williams has designed a dress to suit every woman’s body shape – https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a28539792/serena-williams-has-designed-a-dress-to-fit-every-womans-body-shape/ THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Lauren Mahon on Instagram @iamlaurenmahon – https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurenmahon | Girl vs cancer on Instagram @girlvscancer – https://www.instagram.com/GIRLvsCANCER | Girl vs Cancer website – https://girlvscancer.co.uk | You Me and the Big C BBC Podcast – https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0608649/episodes/downloads 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!