The MASSIVE Problem with #SkinnyTok (Is Extreme 90s-’00s Diet Culture Back?!)
The MASSIVE Problem with #SkinnyTok (Is Extreme 90s-’00s Diet Culture Back?!)  
Podcast: Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
Published On: Tue May 20 2025
Description: Here’s an overview of what we cover in today’s episode of Bite Back on SkinnyTok. Introduction to SkinnyTok How diet culture and wellness culture have changed over the decades The role of the “That Girl” trope The role of the “Cool Girl” trope The role of Ozempic and GLP-1s SkinnyTok Problem: Co-opting Food Freedom SkinnyTok Problem: Health Consequences SkinnyTok Problem: Bad Weight Loss Advice SkinnyTok Problem: Unexpected Dangers for Kids of Skinnytok Moms SkinnyTok Problem: Militant Punishing Motivation Strategy References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2562308/ https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/4/e20172955/37784/Intergenerational-Transmission-of-Parent?autologincheck=redirected?nfToken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/486190 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30847737/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5249118/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3538814/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18978759/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6092785/ Some Non-SkinnyTok Creators to Follow: Spencer Barbosa  Lauren Krass  Dietitian Anna  Shana Spence Laura Girard   Jessamyn Stanley  Tiffany Ima Sarah Landry  Mik Zazon  Chrissy King  Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.  👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase: Amazon Barnes & Noble Amazon Kindle Apple Books Google Play Kobo Apple Books (Audiobook) Audible abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters: Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter  📘 Check out my FREE E-Books: Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book Protein 101 E-Book 👋 Follow me! Instagram: @abbeyskitchen TikTok: @abbeyskitchen YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen Blog: abbeyskitchen.com Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •  🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐