social scientist on a mission

Hey, I’m Phillippa. I’m a Professor of Psychology and body image and mental health expert.

I’m passionate about creating a world free of restrictive beauty ideals, gender norms, and appearance stereotypes, where no one - particularly women, girls, and gender-diverse people - is held back by appearance concerns, pressures, and unjust systems.

I work with like-minded scientists, brands, organisations and other game-changing humans to make this world a reality.

HERE’S HOW I DO IT

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Let’s talk about TV dating shows and one of their favourite tropes: men categorising women into two boxes—“sexy and fun to date” or “serious wife material.” 🫣 Full disclosure, I’ve been watching Love Trian
⚡️My 3 quick go-to body image boosters based on science and years of self-practice 🛠️ 1️⃣ Gratitude Check: Think of one thing you’re grateful for that your body allows you to do—whether it’s your immune system fighting off a cold
Wrapping up my extended summer with a bit of reflection. ☀️ Over the past few months—between wedding prep, holidays that called for swimsuits, and events that meant dressing up—I realised just how liberating it is to be at a point in my l
✨ International Day of the Girl ✨ This day holds a special place in my heart. My career has been dedicated to breaking down the barriers that girls, women, and gender-diverse people face—especially when it comes to body confidence. 🚧 The sci
✨ More exciting news !✨ The Body Confidence Book has been published in Italian by @settenove_ed ! 🇮🇹📚 I’m beyond thrilled because not only is Italy one of my favourite countries to visit, but Settenove is also Italy’s first publisher
✨Exciting news!✨ My book has just been published in French, J’aime Mon Corps (tel qu’il est), by @gallimard_jeunesse_romans! 🇫🇷📖 I’m beyond thrilled to see these science-backed tips and real stories from teens around the world r
One of the most unexpected and beautiful surprises since publishing my body confidence book for teens has been hearing from adults who’ve found it healing and relatable too. It’s a reminder that the journey to self-acceptance doesn&rsqu
🍍☀️Summer so far has been busy! Here are some highlights in photos and to keep it real, scroll down for the low lights 🥴👇🏽 1. An island in Greece is still my happy place 2. Full moon in the Cyclades 3. I ate this pretty much everyday on holida
🌹✊🏽It’s the eve of a general election here in the UK. I’m excited to vote tomorrow and grateful that I live in a country where we have a say in which party and who leads our government. I love that the two leading candidates in my con

CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS

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  • “Dr Phillippa Diedrichs has put body image on the world map through her advocacy work, research, intervention development and widespread dissemination of programming. A first-class professional, she’s an inspiration to all of us who work in the field that share the goal of helping everyone feel good in their bodies.”

    Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
    PhD Head of Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota

  • “It’s such a joy to work with capable, strong and passionate women – and Phillippa is very much one. She brings objective, evidence-based knowledge and a deep understanding of body image and appearance diversity to every project.”

    Sophie van Ettinger
    Vice President, Marketing, Unilever

  • “What makes Phillippa unique is that she gets brands – and helps brands adapt to working with academia. Our long-term partnership with her has transformed the effectiveness, credibility, and ultimately reach, of Dove’s social mission".

    Steve Miles
    Former Global Executive Vice President, Dove, Unilever

  • “Phillippa is highly effective in navigating between multiple stakeholders and creating strong, evidence-driven narratives that connect their interests and create an environment where positive and fruitful debate can take place.”

    Baroness Deborah Bull
    Vice President, Communities & National Engagement, Kings College London