The Banter Broadcasts

Episode #6: Does social media cause body image issues and eating disorders? A conversation with Lindsey Depledge

In this episode of the Banter Broadcast, we speak with Lindsey Depledge, the founder of @beanbaghealth, an early stage startup transforming recovery for eating disorders through app-based care. The mission of Beanbag Health is to enable people with eating disorders to develop the capabilities, social support and lasting behaviour change for lifelong recovery. We discuss the ways social media can impact our relationship with food and body, what Beanbag is doing to make eating disorder care more accessible, and how we can engage more thoughtful on digital platforms to promote positive relationships with food and our bodies. Stay updated with all things Beanbag Health:  Instagram handle: @beanbaghealth Email: hello@beanbaghealth.com [hello@beanbaghealth.com] Website: https://www.beanbaghealth.com/ [https://www.beanbaghealth.com/] Discord community: https://discord.gg/agynrYefrg [https://discord.gg/agynrYefrg]

Episode #5: Creating Conversations about Body Image and Disability in the Asian Fashion Industry with Jourdie Godley

In this episode of the Banter Broadcast, we revisit a recent webinar we held with Jourdie Godley, who is a fashion consultant, model and creative director of fashion site East & West. During the webinar, we spoke with Jourdie about how his career in fashion has helped him see the beauty in his disability, his vision of increasing representation of disabled bodies particularly in the Asian media, and how all of us can start open conversations about disability in our everyday lives. Connect with Jourdie here: Jourdie’s Instagram handle: @east.and.west Jourdie’s email: jourdie@eastandweststyle.com [jourdie@eastandweststyle.com] Jourdie’s fashion blog: https://www.eastandweststyle.com/ [https://www.eastandweststyle.com/]

Episode #4: Navigating Mental Health Conversations and Ideal Body Expectations (A Conversation with Sofia Jin)

In this episode of the Banter Broadcast, Steph chats with Sofia Jin, who is a presenter, actor, and outdoors adventure athlete.  Sofia speaks with Steph about how culture shapes the way we approach conversations about mental health in Asian contexts, the balance between sharing a mental health story genuinely and oversharing, how she has navigated body image expectations as an adventure athlete, and much more. Enjoy the episode ahead, and don't forget to give us a rating and review, and subscribe to our channel to stay posted on our upcoming conversations!  Connect with Sofia here: Sofia's Instagram handle: @sofjin_ --------- Wanna chat? Shoot us an email at h [https://bodybanter@gmail.com/]ello@bodybanter.com  To learn more about us, visit www.bodybanter.com [https://www.bodybanter.com/].

“MAY I BE MINDFUL” CAMPAIGN RESOURCE: 10-Finger Gratitude Practice (with Ralitsa Ivanova)

Ralitsa Ivanova, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life Instructor shares a simple practice for cultivating joy, gratitude, and appreciation in your daily life - all you need is 10 fingers and the intention to try something new!  🥳 Stay updated on May I Be Mindful campaign activities via our Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/bodybanter/]!

“MAY I BE MINDFUL” CAMPAIGN RESOURCE: Body Appreciation Scan Meditation (with Ralitsa Ivanova)

Join Ralitsa Ivanova, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life Instructor as she guides us through a Body Appreciation Scan, which invites you to bring compassionate attention to different body parts, and to marvel at the ways in which they work together to keep you alive and involved in doing the things you love.  🥳 Stay updated on May I Be Mindful campaign activities via our Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/bodybanter/ ]!