47: "Breaking Rule Number One: Talking About Fat Club" with Dr. Kamila Irvine
Today I'm talking to the brilliant Dr. Kamila Irvine, senior lecturer in body image and eating disorders at the University of Lincoln, where she teaches and researches all things body image in the context of eating disorders and beyond. In this podcast we discuss:👉 Some of Kamila's areas of research, including the impact study she's doing with Body Happy Org👉 The National Child Measurement Programme (or NCMP) and what happens after a child has been weighed at school and referred to a weight management service👉 The research paper she's working on on 'Fat Clubs', which documents individuals' experiences of being referred to weight management services as a child👉 Plus, as always, what we're snacking on atmCome and let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments over on canihaveanothersnack.com. If you'd like to sign up to receive bonus podcasts from CIHAS, you can upgrade your subscription here.