Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 4: Understanding Eating Disorders, Promoting Positive Body Image In Black and Brown Communities

In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, Clara Pritchett (@body_empowerment_project ), Executive Director of the Body Empowerment Project, discusses her mission to prevent eating disorders by promoting body appreciation and addressing risk factors with Sean Tory (@theestoryofseantory). A Philadelphia native with a BA in Africana Studies from Brown University, Clara shares insights from her course on diet culture and fatphobia, and her research on the racial construction of obesity. Her 10-week program, focusing on self-compassion, self-esteem, and weight stigma, has impacted over a thousand students. Clara’s personal experiences with eating disorders drive her passion for improving body image and challenging societal norms.