How Coaches Can Support Body Image with Dr Emily Matheson

Dr Emily Matheson is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research who investigates the development and evaluation of body image and sports-based interventions for girls and coaches. In this episode we discussed: Importance of role models & social justice Why a positive body image is not about loving every part of your body Reimagining what it means to be an athlete Redefining our relationship with exercise How a lack of education has led to coaches having a negative impact on their athlete's body image How coaches can remedy future damage by facilitating protective factors to enhance positive body image Addressing negative body talk You can find Dr. Matheson here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-matheson/ Appearance Matters podcast: https://soundcloud.com/appearance-matters Center For Appearance Research https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance Sign up for the Body Image Fundamentals Course here (use Podcast10 for 10% off):  https://www.coachshannonbeer.com/body-image-fundamentals Find me here: https://www.coachshannonbeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shannonbeer_/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxiPSmr4OcCV4P4nGGSaZCQ