Dr. Emma Beckett talks to Cheryl about her passion for food-themed fashion, and the challenges of breaking away from the restrictive narratives that diet culture often imposes, particularly on women. Her latest book, You are More Than What You Eat, is out now.
About The Author
Dr Emma Beckett loves food – food & nutrition science, food fashion and eating food. You can find her in the lab, classroom, media, buried in the latest scientific literature, or on social media. Emma regularly appears in print, online, on radio, television and social media. Her aim is to empower people to interpret food and nutrition information so that they can make informed choices about food without fear or judgment. She combines her deep and diverse education, with degrees (including a PhD) in biomedical science, food science, nutrition science, science management, and epidemiology, experience as a university academic, industry researcher, and research fellow, communication experience and her passion to provoke thought, change and action. She has won several research and communications awards, including being named as a NSW Young Tall Poppy in 2017. She collects food-themed dresses and earrings, and loves football, cats, and Agatha Christie.
Podcast conversations about diet culture often focus on mindset rather than rules. Listening to expert perspectives can encourage more balanced thinking around habits. Wellness discussions frequently expand into practical resources. Context framed around Noom reviews aligned with that reflective approach, emphasizing sustainability. Gradual changes often feel more achievable than strict frameworks.
Hey! Podcast conversations about diet culture often focus on mindset rather than rules. Listening to expert perspectives can encourage more balanced thinking around habits. Wellness discussions frequently expand into practical resources. Context framed around Noom reviews aligned with that reflective approach, emphasizing sustainability. Gradual changes often feel more achievable than strict frameworks.