by The Centre for Appearance Research
Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. Hosted and produced by Maia Thornton, Abbi Mathews, Ella Guest, and Kat Schneider. Music by Sian Evans & John Landau (https://toplinefilm.com)
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August 9, 2026
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast. Earlier this year, we spoke with Dr Zali Yager ahead of her keynote at Appearance Matters 11, where she shared insights into her career, the Embrace Collective, and the themes she would be exploring at the conference. In this special episode, we’re delighted to bring you Zali’s keynote presentation, recorded live at Appearance Matters 11 in Bristol. Drawing on her extensive experience in body image research, health promotion, and community partnerships, Zali explores how researchers, practitioners, and communities can work together to create meaningful, sustainable change. Her keynote reflects on the importance of collaboration, translating research into practice, and reimagining the future of body image research. If you enjoyed this episode, you can also listen to our earlier conversation with Zali, where we discuss her career journey, the Embrace Collective, and the inspiration behind this keynote. Resources and links: Learn more about The Embrace Collective: https://theembracehub.com/ Listen to our earlier conversation with Zali: https://soundcloud.com/appearance-matters/106-in-conversation-with-zali-yager-am11-keynote-speaker Learn more about the Centre for Appearance Research: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance We’d love your feedback! We’re currently gathering feedback from our listeners to help shape future episodes of Appearance Matters: The Podcast. If you have a couple of minutes to spare, we’d really appreciate you completing our short listener survey. You’ll find the survey link here: https://go.uwe.ac.uk/qufkk If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review Appearance Matters: The Podcast. It really helps us reach more people interested in appearance psychology and body image research. Cover image by Trevor James Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com Episode developed and produced by Kat Schneider
July 30, 2026
How does not being able to find clothes in your size affect body image? In this episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast, Kat speaks with Dr Sharon Haywood about her research exploring the relationship between clothing size availability, body image, and eating disorder behaviours among adolescents in Argentina. Together, they discuss why shopping for clothes is much more than a practical experience, how difficulty finding clothing in your size can affect body esteem and the internalisation of appearance ideals, and what young people shared about navigating fashion in a world where not every body is catered for. Drawing on both survey data and in-depth interviews, the conversation explores the psychological impact of clothing environments, the role of the fashion industry, and why changes to clothing size availability could have important implications for public health and body image. Resources and links: Learn more about the Centre for Appearance Research: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance Find out more about AnyBody Argentina: https://anybodyargentina.org/ Connect with Dr Sharon Haywood: Sharon.Haywood@uwe.ac.uk We’d love your feedback! We’re currently gathering feedback from our listeners to help shape future episodes of Appearance Matters: The Podcast. If you have a couple of minutes to spare, we’d really appreciate you completing our short listener survey. You’ll find the survey link here: https://go.uwe.ac.uk/qufkk If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review Appearance Matters: The Podcast. It really helps us reach more people interested in appearance psychology and body image research. Cover image by Trevor James Episode image by Becca McHaffie Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com Episode developed and produced by Dr Kat Schneider
May 24, 2026
Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! To mark Women’s Health Month, Ella speaks to Dr Sophie Williams, Assistant Subject Lead for Psychology at University of Derby, and Trainee Health Psychologist, Dr Laura Falconer, UK-based Health Psychologist at Reed Wellbeing, and Dr Melissa Pehlivan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the InsideOut Institute, University of Sydney, Australia about their research into the conditions PMOS (formerly PCOS) and endometriosis. They talk about how these conditions affect far more than just the reproductive system, including how they can lead to feeling a lack of control, impact quality of life and a person's relationship with their body. The conversation also covers the renewed NHS Women's Health Strategy, and how its proposed changes aim to improve research and move towards more integrated, holistic care. Finally, they discuss what approaches can help with the psychological impact of PMOS/PCOS and endometriosis, and how health professionals can best support patients by making them feel validated. If you’re interested in finding out more about the Appearance Matters Conference, hosted by the Centre for Appearance Research (9th – 11th of June 2026), click here: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference • Renewed NHS Women’s Health Strategy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewed-womens-health-strategy-for-england • Guardian article on PCOS name change: https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-new-name-polyendocrine-metabolic-ovarian-syndrome-pmos Find out more about Laura, Melissa and Sophie’s research: • https://www.derby.ac.uk/staff/sophie-williams/ • https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/about-us/team/melissa-pehlivan • https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura-Falconer-2 Support with PCOS/PMOS and endometriosis: • Verity PCOS: https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/ • PCOS AA: https://www.pcosaa.org/ • Endometriosis UK: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ • BSGE (British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy): https://www.bsge.org.uk/ Cover image made using Canva Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com Episode developed and produced by Ella Guest
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Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK.
Hosted and produced by Maia Thornton, Abbi Mathews, Ella Guest, and Kat Schneider.
Music by Sian Evans & John Landau (https://toplinefilm.com)
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