103: Weight-Inclusive Physical Activity

Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month’s episode, Kat speaks to Dr Luciana Zuest (Towson University, US) and Dr Eva Pila (Western University, Canada) about weight bias and weight stigma in sport and exercise settings, and how to make physical activity spaces more inclusive for all bodies.

Dr Eva Pila: https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/about/faculty/pila_e.html

Body Image & Health Research Lab: https://bihlab.com/, @bihresearch (Instagram)

Dr Luciana Zuest: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/kinesiology/facultystaff/luciana-zuest.html

Weight-Inclusive Thinking for Fitness Spaces: https://www.weightinclusivethinking.com/

If you’re interested in hearing 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

Appearance Matters 11 abstract submissions are now open and the deadline is the 7th of November!

Cover image by Trevor James

Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com

Episode developed and produced by Kat Schneider