The Surprising History of Body Ideals: From Corsets to Kardashians

Food, We Need To Talk

Juna Gjata

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Health

4.8 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

From the time of the Victorians to the time of the Kardashians, there's always been a body type that's been "in." The only problem? It's always changing.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Katharina Vester of American University about the origins of body ideals and how they have impacted society and culture over time. Having a six pack used to mean you were broke? Only men were allowed to watch their weight? The surprising history of dieting and our bodies.

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0:00.0	As we've mentioned before, Eddie and I are taking a short break in December.
0:04.3	It is a much-needed break, you know.
0:06.3	It has been quite a year.
0:07.9	It has been.
0:09.1	But today, we wanted to replay one of our favorite episodes of all time.
0:13.3	It's called From Fat Is In to Slim Thick, a History of Dieting.
0:20.5	Isn't that a great title?
0:21.2	It's wonderful.
0:22.1	Right?
0:22.6	It tells it all.
0:23.6	So we really hope you enjoy this episode and happy holidays and we'll be right back with new episodes in January.
0:30.9	Eddie, I've got a question for you.
0:32.6	Hit me.
0:33.5	Do you know what Slim Thick is?
0:37.1	It kind of sounds like an oxymoron.
0:39.8	Okay, no.
0:41.0	Slim thick is actually this new body ideal
0:44.1	that is popularized by none other than the queen herself, Kim Kardashian.
0:49.5	I'm excited to be here tonight to show you guys
0:51.7	that I'm so much more than just a pretty face.
0:59.0	And good hair and great makeup and amazing boobs and a perfect butt.
1:04.0	Wait, wait, wait. So what is it?
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