The heavy weight of diet culture

Thin, is unfortunately in. The defining mantra of the 90s and early aughts, has reappeared as celebrities, influencers and everyday women shrink in size.

But as people get smaller, others are talking. Online and in person, imperfect, candid and concern conversations are happening about the the thinner frames we see online and in person.

But what’s the best way to have these conversations? To learn how Brittany spoke with Angelina Chapman , features writer at The Cut and Vanessa Scaringi , PhD, licensed psychologist, to learn how to express concern, without pointing fingers.

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