Extreme thinness is back in trend (again) so today, we explore the psychology behind why and the impact its having? In this episode, we'll discuss the rise of skinnytok and how this so-called &lsquo;wellness&rsquo; version of thinness convinces us to be smaller, neater, cleaner, more controlled. What to expect: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to tell whether content is skinnytok aligned&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Links to orthorexia and the demonisation of food groups&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What does this say about politics?&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of weight loss drugs&nbsp;&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why female bodies are so policed&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to counteract the impact of skinnytok If you&rsquo;ve ever felt smaller after scrolling &ndash; physically or emotionally - this episode is for you. For professional help:&nbsp; <a href="https://butterfly.org.au/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17678229317&gbraid=0AAAAADBtQWRmvlm6mxTnfLswaQtfAF33B&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkQ_akrEZbybWWVXQFj59vuNK6QEEhf1RCUUOAQPqRb_Lpv7g7ByhXoaAvVhEALw_wcB">The Butterfly Foundation</a> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">National Eating Disorder Organisation</a> &nbsp; Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a> Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a> For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book">ORDER MY BOOK</a> The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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