<p>From the time of the Victorians to the time of the Kardashians, there's always been a body type that's been "in." The only problem? It's always changing.</p><p>In this episode, we talk to Dr. Katharina Vester of American University about the origins of body ideals and how they have impacted society and culture over time. Having a six pack used to mean you were broke? Only men were allowed to watch their weight? The surprising history of dieting and our bodies.</p><p>For weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT</strong></a></p><p>Check out our book:</p><p><a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/"><strong>https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/</strong></a></p><p>Chat with us on IG!</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en</strong></a></p><p>Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata"><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata</strong></a></p> Learn about your ad choices: <a href="https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices">dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices</a>