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A podcast that explores all things related to negative self-image, body insecurities, and mental health. The host, Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson, PhD, discusses how we can find freedom again in a world full of triggers and unattainable standards of beauty. As a neuroscientist working in policy, she explores both her personal journey with anorexia nervosa as well as the science and policy implications of mental health disorders.

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Weight-Based Bullying: Janet Lydecker, PhD

August 07, 2022 • Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson • Season 2 • Episode 15

Naomi chats with Dr. Janet Lydecker of Yale University about weight-based bullying: what it is, what it looks like, and how we can begin to address it as a scientific and clinical community. In addition to sharing some of weight bullying's key characteristics, Dr. Lydecker explains the association between weight stigma and bullying, and how parents/teachers/loved ones can facilitate a dialogue about this issue. There's plenty more research to conduct on this topic, and Dr. Lydecker is paving the way to uncover it.

Dr. Lydecker is the head of Yale's POWER lab: Program for Obesity, Weight, and Eating Research. Learn more about her lab, including ongoing studies, here.

Being bullied is not your fault and something no one deserves. Please know there is help. Contact someone today if you would like seek help.

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