Who is Taryn Brumfitt of the Body Image Movement?

Taryn Brumfitt recently became an Australian of the Year, but how did she become a body activist, writer, and documentary producer? Who is Taryn Brumfitt? In 2013, Taryn posted a “back-to-front” before and after photo of her honest fitness and wellness journey on Facebook. The authenticity of the struggle hit a nerve and it went…

ByEmma Crameri16/02/20230Comments

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Relationships Australia NSW CEO Elisabeth Shaw: The Truth About Body Dysmorphia

Elisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW examines the truth and complexities surrounding body dysmorphia. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is considered to be in the “obsessive/compulsive” category of mental health issues, involving a preoccupation with perceived defects and flaws that are not observable or appear mild to others, and repetitive behaviours such as checking the mirror,…

ByElisabeth Shaw26/08/20200Comments

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What Adele’s Viral Post Showing What Her Incredible Weight Loss Really Means

When singer Adele posted a recent shot of herself on Instagram thanking the essential workers and for the 'birthday love' she received, it wasn't her heartfelt comments that garnered the huge reaction but rather her picture. With over 10 million likes on her Instagram post, the singer's svelte new figure put the internet into meltdown.…

ByRobyn Foyster11/05/20200Comments

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Let’s Shatter Beauty Stereotypes

It's time to change beauty stereotypes and with this in mind Project #ShowUs was created. It is the world’s largest stock photo library with over 5,000 images, created by women and non-binary individuals. Too often there are unrealistic beauty stereotypes which give women anxiety about their appearance. Body esteem issues impact many aspects of people's…

ByRobyn Foyster03/05/20190Comments

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Book Review: Kristen Todd’s Style Sessions

Style Sessions is a beautiful book, full of gorgeous clothes and imagery. It is also full of the no-nonsense advice we want from books on how to dress. The traditional advice is all here: don't shop when you're busy, buy high quality natural fibres and invest. There are also the usual tips about dressing for your…

ByRuby Feneley26/03/20190Comments

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Moral Maze Debate On The New Disturbing Trend – The Thigh Gap

Join TheCarousel.com's Moral Maze forum discussing thorny women's issues. Inspirational women including psychologist Jo Lamble; former Editor of Vogue magazine, and author, Kirstie Clements; social commentator Suzanne Mostyn, and TV news reader Jacinta Tynan share their insightful views on a new disturbing trend: the thigh gap (the distance between a girl's thighs while standing with feet…

ByJo Lamble22/10/20160Comments

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How to Be A Good Body Image Role Model For Your Child

Stick thin models, glamourised fashion images and super slender celebs have long been blamed for creating a negative body image for both teens and adults, but now research shows the issue is filtering down to children as young as age 8. Here's how parents can help nurture a positive body image in their youngsters... It's…

ByFranki Hobson03/10/20160Comments

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Victoria’s Secret Model Told She Was Too Fat

Former Victoria’s Secret pin-up Erin Heatherton, 27, admits she spiralled into depression after being told to lose weight ahead of the annual fashion show adored by millions. "My last two Victoria's Secret shows, I was told I had to lose weight," she tells Motto. "I look back like, 'Really?'" Erin says she initially tried to comply with the…

ByThe Carousel07/04/20160Comments

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Barbie Doll Gets Radical Makeover

In what’s being described as the most dramatic change in Barbie’s 57-year history, three new body types have been released – tall, curvy and petite – in addition to the original look. The new Barbie Fashionistas line also comes in five new skin tones, 18 hairstyles, eight eye colours and “countless on-trend fashions and accessories”. News of…

ByThe Carousel29/01/20160Comments

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Claire Danes Hits Back At Body Shamers

Yet the star of Network Ten’s hit series Homeland admits she’s had to battle with as many insecurities about her body as the rest of us. Maybe even more when you consider she works in an industry that scrutinises every wrinkle and ounce of extra body fat. “It’s just so ingrained in us, the idea that we…

ByThe Carousel18/11/20150Comments