Hosted by Isabelle, the “Above the Influencer” Podcast is Body Banter’s latest project to bring you thought-provoking commentaries and conversations on the links between pop culture and body image.
Join Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) and Jason Coxx (https://twitter.com/alwaysjasoncoxx?lang=en) as they discuss what it's like to be an adult performer in the porn industry. Let's go behind the scenes and get a better understanding of America's favorite pastime. Hint hint: it's not what it seems folx!
Content Warning (CW): We discuss substance use and fetishization in this episode. We also discuss the sometimes graphic and explicit realities of being an adult performer. Please take care to check in with yourself (and anyone around you) before listening to this episode.
Food for Your Feed: JustForFans (https://justfor.fans/alwaysJasonCoxx), XConfessions (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjatsKfwYz1AhXhdN8KHdIFCbAQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fxconfessions.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw2CAebD1s0sTrP8HDIsfIHL), Owen Gray (https://www.essentialgray.com), Nelly London (https://www.instagram.com/_nelly_london/)
25 Sept 2021
Above the Ideal Baby Belly
Oh baby! Join Isabelle as she chats with her friend Lyndsi about experiencing pregnancy and postpartum in our diet culture laden society. What is a belly only pregnancy and why are we told to strive for it? What recovery tools were helpful when growing a person? How has having a child changed her perspective of her own body? We'll delve into these questions and many more.
Content Warning (CW) - We discuss disordered eating, disordered behaviors, and pregnancy in this episode.
Food for your feed: Summer Innanen (https://www.instagram.com/summerinnanen/), Caroline Dooner (https://www.instagram.com/thefuckitdiet/), Jade Beall (https://www.instagram.com/jadebeallphotography/), Sarah Nicole Landry (https://www.instagram.com/thebirdspapaya/), and Plus Size Birth (https://www.instagram.com/plussizebirth/)
14 Aug 2021
Above the Quarantine 15
We're back with season 2! Join Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) and special guest, sister Juliette as we explore the quarantine 15 and why it makes us scream. On this first episode of the new season, we'll delve into what it's like to have our bodies enter back into the world after a year and a half of being Zoom busts. Note: This episode was recorded pre-Delta variant, this pandemic is far from over.
Food for Your Feed: Moonrise Tattoo Collective (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiFyJ6Cm7HyAhXIT98KHWF6CHUQFnoECAMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmoonrise.tattoo%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw19jC6eapiGW4-kIqbW0cSB) and jasminesgarden23 (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiFpe6PqbHyAhVjmuAKHYTLBaEQFnoECAMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40jasminesgarden23%3Flang%3Den&usg=AOvVaw2c3QsRBCsZfs5k6Yp5P_7T)
21 Jan 2021
Above the Body Mass Index
This episode is just what the (weight inclusive) doctor ordered! Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) and med-student Maddy (https://www.instagram.com/maddyzball/) have come together to discuss fatphobia and treatment of larger bodies by doctors. Bring your stethoscope and take the q-tips out of your ears to listen to this exciting conversation.
Food for your feed: Lindo Bacon (https://www.instagram.com/lindobacon/) and Jess Campbell (haes_studentdoctor) (https://www.instagram.com/haes_studentdoctor/)
Additional resources: Lindo Bacon's website (https://lindobacon.com), Health at Every Size (https://bookshop.org/books/health-at-every-size-the-surprising-truth-about-your-weight/9781935618256), Intuitive Eating (https://bookshop.org/books/intuitive-eating-4th-edition-a-revolutionary-anti-diet-approach/9781250255198), card for the doctor (https://danceswithfat.org/2013/04/01/what-to-say-at-the-doctors-office/), HAES directory (https://haescommunity.com/search/)
18 Dec 2020
Above the Fatphobic Side of TikTok
How is TikTok adding to the body hate and diet culture in our society and how does a 16 year old suggest fighting back? Take a listen as Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) and her sister Charlotte talk about what the youths, and others, get up to on the social media platform taking the world by storm. Get ready to take a new look at your For You page.
Food for Your Feed: Sienna Mae (https://www.tiktok.com/@siennamae?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjz%2BIK0K8C9DPFDre9d962RDAUgco7mX6a9NtWouw0EAyGuHPXXkE0U0J8C01%2FIiOIMi5WTbHhZis69eFwIaAA%3D%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAOc-TrMCOI1gJwgKEJGzjfD2yX7DNxjjjRxMzQD6F6NizVT6f5fMfvBWf6r9vTk71&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA_0Ww7yIlJp-U1AX2Bsw7xfoPjy180Gd9ui8mBcxAtNo2yKyQDMPpRpiNfI371HoX&share_author_id=6813630187164533765&share_link_id=E9FCBB1A-B6A2-4639-B480-F06208248E8A&tt_from=sms&u_code=d2ff6cd6k62kci&user_id=6611227290004209670&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m) and Ella Haundro (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellahaundro?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjwC7VRVas2Iovcuqhlgo6%2FXgZcHNH9qrzFbwo1lL%2FJpKQOuJe11XclQ5ni9tUGg3ONfIGZ7EjqZefl8ZL0aAA%3D%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAVatdWL-2LjP0HlF4pYviaspVG__ReuTKGXiAmL_PLsKJQCsjXlmXL11n-mPnn1T4&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA_0Ww7yIlJp-U1AX2Bsw7xfoPjy180Gd9ui8mBcxAtNo2yKyQDMPpRpiNfI371HoX&share_author_id=6631968018364104710&share_link_id=ADE4AAC2-598F-45E9-9927-0BDF486EF868&tt_from=sms&u_code=d2ff6cd6k62kci&user_id=6611227290004209670&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m)
24 Nov 2020
Above Body Hate in Fitspo
Do you love British accents and hate body judgement in gym culture? Well do we have an episode for you! Take a listen as Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) chats with anti-diet fitness coach and freelance writer Emma Green (https://www.instagram.com/emmafitnessphd/) about diet culture in fitspo and moving intuitively. Content Warning (CW) - We do discuss disordered eating and movement in this episode so please take a moment to check in with yourself before listening and decide whether that feels comfortable for you.
Emma: emmafitnessphd (https://www.instagram.com/emmafitnessphd/)
Food for your feed: Meg Boggs (https://www.instagram.com/meg.boggs/)
15 Oct 2020
Above Global Prime Time TV
In her first ever podcast interview not with herself, Isabelle (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/) talks to Body Banter's (//@bodybanter) Steph Ng about what's on TV in China, why it's forked up, and how to talk about it. Take a listen for a deep dive into what's on the boob tube overseas.
Steph: @_themightymunchkin_ (https://www.instagram.com/_themightymunchkin_/)
Food for your feed: @foodandfearless (https://www.instagram.com/foodandfearless/) and @thenourished_co (https://www.instagram.com/thenourished_co/)
16 Sept 2020
Above the Mainstream Definitions
During this episode, we explore some terminology used in mainstream and not-so-mainstream media. Don't forget to grab your Gelly Roll pen and your bullet journal.
Food for your feed: @bodybanter, https://www.bodybanter.com
24 Aug 2020
Above the Influencer
What is Above the Influencer? On this first episode, Isabelle will be interviewing a special guest to delve into the reasons behind creating the podcast.
Food for your feed: @bodyposipanda (https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/)
22 Jul 2020
Above the Teaser
Welcome to Above the Influencer! This short episode provides a little information about what is to come from Body Banter's newest podcast hosted by Isabelle. Leave any suggestions/ comments/ love/ constructive hate in a VM at https://anchor.fm/abovetheinfluencer/message (https://anchor.fm/abovetheinfluencer/message) or a DM on Instagram at _abovetheinfluencer_ (https://www.instagram.com/_abovetheinfluencer_/).
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