Events
BPA x ANAD Body Appreciation Week Instagram Live: The Nuances of Body Talk
Join us for an engaging Instagram Live session on the nuances of body talk, featuring special guest Jason Wood from the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Together, we'll explore the complexities and subtleties of language surrounding body neutrality and positivity. We'll dive into how different terms apply to various groups and situations, discussing the impact of language on body image and self-perception. Whether you're new to these concepts or deeply familiar, this conversation will offer valuable insights into how we can all navigate and contribute to more inclusive body talk. Don't miss out on this important discussion—tune in and join the conversation!
"Adventurous Adeline" Instagram Live with disability activist Mary Fashik
Join us for a special event as we celebrate the launch of Mary Fashik's groundbreaking children's book “Adventurous Adeline.” This Instagram Live event will take place after the official book launch on September 11, 2024 at 4pm ET. During the event, you can expect an insightful conversation with Mary Fashik about disability justice and its importance for young children. We will also explore the inspiration behind her new book and delve into the writing process. Additionally, Mary will share exciting sneak peeks at what’s next in her series. This event is more than just a book launch—it’s an opportunity to spread positive, empowering messages to the next generation. Don’t miss out on this important discussion.
Yoga and self image with Isha Warriors
Join us for an Instagram Live with Alli Louthain from Isha Warriors on Jul. 12 at 5pm EDT! Isha Warriors brings the incredible benefits that yoga has to offer of mental toughness, emotional resilience, and physical strength to teens all over the world through its one of a kind online platform. Our discussion will highlight Alli’s work and discuss how yoga can be used to practice body positivity and improve self image.
STRIPED X BPA Instagram Live
Join us for an IG Live tomorrow on Policy and Body Positivity with Harvard STRIPED ( @harvardstriped ) Tomorrow, October 16 at 4:30 pm EST.
International Chapter Launching Instagram Live
Join us via Instagram Live this week on Wed., Aug. 16 at 11:00am EST to learn about launching a chapter internationally from our programming team.
BPA X Body Banter Instagram Live
Join us for an Instagram Live with Steph Ng from Body Banter on August 8th at 9 pm EST! Body Banter is a Hong Kong based nonprofit on a mission to empower youth voices in conversations about body image and mental health. We'll be having a discussion on navigating and challenging cultural and generational beauty standards.
Instagram Live with the creators of short film "Shame Full"
Join us for an Instagram Live with the creators of the short film Shame Full. Shame Full is a film that explores intergenerational body shaming. We will have a live screening of the film during the event. We will then converse with Andee Kinzy, the writer, director, and producer of the film, and Chiara McCarty, the director and producer of the film to learn more about what inspired them to create this film.
Instagram Live fundraiser with Mary Fashik from Diversability
Tune into our Instagram Live tomorrow, February 8 at 12 pm EST to hear Cate, Lea, and Mary discuss more about our fundraiser with Diversability!
College Chapter Launch Instagram Live
If you’re a college student who’s interested in launching a chapter of the Body Positive Alliance next semester or next school year, join our chapter launch Q&A to get a head start on the process. Our Director of Programming and team of program associates will be there to answer any questions you may have. See you there!
Summer Internships 2023 Instagram Live
On Monday, Dec. 5 at 5pm EST, Body Positive Alliance team members will host a Q&A-style Instagram Live during which they will explain and answer audience questions about our Summer internship program taking place in 2023. We hope to see you there!
Instagram Live Fundraiser with NAAFA Board Chair Tigress Osborn
Come join us on Monday, Aug. 8 at 12pm EST to learn more about The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance through our discussion with its Board Chair, Tigress Osborn. We are supporting NAAFA in our Fat Liberation Month fundraiser. To learn more about this iconic organization and FLM, tune in to the Instagram Live event!
College body image Instagram Live with Caroline Rhodes
On Aug. 2 at 3:45pm EST, Body Positive Alliance team members speak with former Division I athlete, eating disorder survivor and activist Caroline Rhodes about navigating body image in college. The group will pull from personal experience, debunk popularized ideologies like the “freshman 15,” and give viewers tangible tips to maintain positive body image on campus.
Live performance and Q&A with body-positive singer Kate Cosentino
Join us on Instagram Live at 12:30pm EST on Jul. 13 with Kate Cosentino. If you’re searching for body-positive music and looking for ways to advocate for body representation, tune in to this interview with Kate followed by an exclusive live performance.
Instagram Live with body-positive author Kelsie Stelting
If you love body positive teen romance that will make you laugh and cry, you’re in for a treat! On May 31st at 5:00pm EST, BPA team members will interview body-positive author Kelsie Stelting about the importance of body positivity in literature, as well as the personal inspiration behind Kelsie’s writing. Follow along with us and read the first book in the Curvy Girl Club series, Curvy Girls Date Quarterbacks. We will discuss that book in depth. We hope to see you there!
International No Diet Day Instagram Live
Friday, May 6 is International No Diet Day! To honor this day, Body Positive Alliance team members will hop on Instagram Live to discuss the dangers of fad diets and diet companies and bring awareness to the history of this day. Tune in on May 6 at 5:00 P.M.!
Summer Internship Q&A Instagram Live
On Sunday, May 1st at 1:30pm EST, Body Positive Alliance team members will host a Q&A-style Instagram Live during which they will explain and answer audience questions about our Summer internship program. We hope to see you there!
Summer bodies are overrated: an Instagram Live discussion
On Thursday, Apr. 28 at 5:00 P.M., Body Positive Alliance team members will host an Instagram Live discussion on why achieving a “Summer body” is overrated. They will speak about their personal experiences feeling pressured to meet unattainable body standards, the harm caused by diet and exercise companies perpetuating these ideals, and how we can work together to combat poor body image and body oppression this time of year. Watch our conversation on the 28th!
Instagram Live Fundraiser with EBIB COO Holly Lowery
Come join us on Thursday, March 24th at 2 P.M. EST to learn more about The Every Body is Beautiful Project (EBIB) through our discussion with its COO, Holly Lowery. We are partnered with EBIB in our current fundraiser, To learn more about this amazing organization, tune in to the Instagram Live event!
Valentine's Day Instagram Live
Some of our team members will speak on Instagram Live on Valentine’s Day to discuss topics like relationship pressures and how beauty standards impact romantic love, all while partaking in a self-love affirmations activity. We will shed light on the aforementioned subjects through personal experiences, environmental observations, and answers to viewer questions. Join us at 5pm EST on February 14th to watch and follow along with our activity!
Body Image During Homecoming Instagram Live
Some of our senior staff members will speak on Instagram Live about body image during homecoming season. We will shed light on this topic through personal experiences, environmental observations, and answers to viewer questions. Join us at 7pm EST on October 14th to watch!
Starvation Instagram Live with Molly Fennig
Join our founder and executive director, Cate Navarrete, on Instagram Live Sunday, June 27th at 11am EST. Cate is joined by author Molly Fennig to discuss Fennig’s latest novel, Starvation, a young adult contemporary novel about mental health.
NEDA Week Instagram Live with Rianna Kish
Join our instagram live on Tuesday, February 23rd at 4:00 pm EST to listen in on our founder, Cate Navarrete discuss body positivity, personal image, and recovering from eating disorders with Rianna Kish.