body image expert

and social scientist on a mission

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

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

✨ Exciting news! ✨ I’m so honoured that The Body Confidence Book has been selected for the 2025 #ReadForEmpathy Collection by @EmpathyLabUK! Selected by a panel of experts, this incredible collection is packed with books that help young people
Old Me: Would have been mortified by this photo. I saw “fat” as a slur - something to avoid and disassociate from at all costs. I had been taught, like most people, that being fat was ugly, shameful, unquestionably unhealthy, and one of t
Objectification Theory* explains how we’re taught to see ourselves from the outside, reducing our worth to how we look. But embodiment? That’s the quiet rebellion. That’s freedom. So ask yourself: When was the last time you looke
📌 Note to self: my body is not the problem. #bodyimagehelp #bodyimagehealing #bodyacceptance #plussizestyle #plussizefashion #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #bodyimagesupport #bodyconfidence #selfworth #selfconfidence #selfesteem
It’s so fun isn’t it!? 💸💸💸🤑🤑🤑💇🏾🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏼🙍🏾‍♂️ #beautytips #hairtutorial#haireducation #bodyimagemovement #bodypositivity #memesdaily #memesquad
💬 Body talk—comments about weight, age, or appearance that reinforce unrealistic beauty standards—can creep into everyday conversations and unintentionally harm our body image. It’s important to decide how you want to respond in
Ever find yourself critiquing your body instead of fully enjoying the moment? You’re not alone! It’s called “spectatoring,” and it’s more common than you might think. This mental habit can pull us out of our bodies and

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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