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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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How the Fear of Being Judged Influences Body Image: Nora Trompeter, PhD

May 14, 2023 • Naomi Charalambakis Wilkerson • Season 3 • Episode 8

You ever how the fear of people's perception of you changes how you see yourself, particularly when it comes to your weight and body image? Naomi sits down with Dr. Nora Trompeter (University College London) to discuss her latest paper on the bidirectional relationship between negative evaluation (e.g., the fear of being judged) and weight/shape concerns. Naomi and Dr. Trompeter discuss the implications of this study and its potential impact in improving preventive care for eating disorders/disordered eating.

Paper Discussed in the Episode:
1. Trompeter et al., 2023: Examination of bidirectional relationships between fear of negative evaluation and weight/shape concerns over 3 years: A longitudinal cohort study of Australian adolescents. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 56 (3).

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