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Above the Influencer

Above the Influencer

By Isabelle

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.
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Above the Influencer

Above the InfluencerAug 24, 2020

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Above the Pornhubabaloo

Above the Pornhubabaloo

Join Isabelle and Jason Coxx 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 FeedJustForFans, XConfessions, Owen Gray, Nelly London

Dec 31, 202137:45
Above the Ideal Baby Belly
Sep 25, 202141:12
Above the Quarantine 15

Above the Quarantine 15

We're back with season 2! Join Isabelle 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 and jasminesgarden23

Aug 14, 202127:39
Above the Body Mass Index

Above the Body Mass Index

This episode is just what the (weight inclusive) doctor ordered! Isabelle and med-student Maddy 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 and Jess Campbell (haes_studentdoctor)

Additional resources: Lindo Bacon's website, Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, card for the doctor, HAES directory

Jan 21, 202136:03
Above the Fatphobic Side of TikTok

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 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 and Ella Haundro

Dec 18, 202022:37
Above Body Hate in Fitspo

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 chats with anti-diet fitness coach and freelance writer Emma Green 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

Food for your feed: Meg Boggs

Nov 24, 202041:48
Above Global Prime Time TV

Above Global Prime Time TV

In her first ever podcast interview not with herself, Isabelle talks to Body Banter's 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_

Food for your feed: @foodandfearless and @thenourished_co

Oct 15, 202041:06
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