High Brow The Messed-Up History of Dieting (with Dr. Katharina Vester)
Mar 22, 2023
Dr. Katharina Vester, culture historian and professor at American University, joins the podcast to discuss the dark history of dieting, including the harmful effects of calorie counting and the use of amphetamines in diet pills. The podcast also explores the influence of media on dieting and the social stigma faced by fat individuals. Additionally, the historical shift in the gender dynamics of cooking is explored, highlighting resistance from queer cookbook authors challenging heteronormativity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The History of Dieting in the 19th Century
05:16 • 24min
The Dark History of Dieting
29:22 • 9min
The Influence of Food, Mothers, and Society on Dieting Habits
37:55 • 5min
The Influence of Media and Dieting in the Mid 20th Century
42:27 • 2min
The History and Stigma of Dieting
44:55 • 20min
Changing Gender Organization of Cooking
01:05:15 • 10min