Mikala Jamison

Mikala Jamison, a culture writer and author of the upcoming book The Forever Project, shares her journey of recovering from an eating disorder. She discusses the surge of online scrutiny regarding celebrity bodies, sparked by films like Wicked. Jamison questions whether the obsession with thinness truly faded or if it never left. They delve into celebrity reactions, like Ariana Grande's, and the potential harm of body commentary. Ultimately, Mikala advocates for shifting discussions towards systemic issues surrounding body image and the importance of diverse, real-world experiences.

Mikala Jamison, a culture writer and author of the forthcoming book The Forever Project, dives into the complexities of body image and online body culture. She discusses the recent spike in celebrity body discourse sparked by films like Wicked and explores whether the ideal of thinness ever truly went away. Mikala highlights the impact of social media on eating disorders, emphasizes the need for constructive discourse on body image, and advises against targeting individuals while advocating for autonomy in body positivity.

In this engaging conversation, culture writer Mikala Jamison, author of the Body Type newsletter and upcoming book The Forever Project, dives into the evolving discussion around celebrity body standards. She argues that thinness never truly disappeared, exploring societal pressures and the complexities of body positivity. Mikala criticizes public scrutiny over weight loss, discussing the implications of celebrity responses. Ultimately, she advocates for a more nuanced dialogue about body image that prioritizes recovery and understanding over individual condemnation.