KICPod20 Juli 2025

A deep dive into #SkinnyTok

If your feeds are anything like ours, you’ve probably also noticed more #skinnytok and #diettok content recently. This week we unpack both, what’s so problematic about this type of content, and some red flags you can be wary of when you’re scrolling.

Then we take a look at two content creators and the highly problematic content they publish.

GET HELP

The Butterfly Foundation is available for anyone concerned about eating disorders or body image issues. You can contact them via their free phone line on 1800 33 4673 between 8am – midnight (AEST), 7 days a week.

InsideOut is Australia’s National Institute for Eating Disorders Research. They offer a free eClinic for people experiencing eating disorder symptoms. You can find out more here https://eclinic.insideoutinstitute.org.au/

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: We Were Liars https://www.primevideo.com/detail/We-Were-Liars/0R8IXK40FRFIHB00YGLZCEJZ0B
Laura: All Of It by Brooke Boney https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Brooke-Boney-All-of-It-9781761068003

Kic UPDATE

Our 4-week Move On From Mid Challenge is on now! Choose from Pilates or Strength or Bump. We've designed these workouts to help you move with your mood, ease in with more beginner movements and progress as the weeks go along. Plus! Our mid-year sale is on now too! Visit kicapp.com to score up to 40% a Kic subscription

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