Your Brain on Body Dysmorphia

The neuroscience of how we perceive ourselves.

Addiction

How a Stronger Body Can Transform Your Identity

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on March 4, 2023

Strength training does not just give you a stronger body, it can change your identity, which is important when recovering from addiction.

Strength training does not just give you a stronger body, it can change your identity, which is important when recovering from addiction.

Trauma

The Role of Your Mind and Body in Coping With Trauma

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on February 16, 2023

Coping with trauma can be difficult, but it can be trained. Both your mind and body play pivotal roles in this process and can help you develop resilience.

Coping with trauma can be difficult, but it can be trained. Both your mind and body play pivotal roles in this process and can help you develop resilience.

OCD

Misperceiving Your Body’s Appearance

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on January 31, 2023

Researchers are still debating the true neurobiological nature of BDD. Is it more like OCD, psychosis, or a problem with visual perception?

Researchers are still debating the true neurobiological nature of BDD. Is it more like OCD, psychosis, or a problem with visual perception?

Chronic Illness

How Chronic Illness Shapes Body Image and Identity

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on January 2, 2023

Chronic illness in childhood and adolescence can have long-lasting consequences on body image and identity. Three people share their stories, struggles, and lessons learned.

Chronic illness in childhood and adolescence can have long-lasting consequences on body image and identity. Three people share their stories, struggles, and lessons learned.

Child Development

Dissociation as Self-Defense in Childhood Sexual Abuse

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

Childhood sexual abuse triggers dissociation and out-of-body experiences, with long-term consequences for how they relate to their bodies.

Childhood sexual abuse triggers dissociation and out-of-body experiences, with long-term consequences for how they relate to their bodies.

Body Image

How Brain Illusions Shape Your Body Image

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on December 12, 2022

Do you hate your body? You may be falling prey to an illusion.

Do you hate your body? You may be falling prey to an illusion.

Body Image

Where Your Mind Meets Your Body

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on November 28, 2022

Do you dislike your body? Welcome to the club. How did we get here, what went wrong, and how do we integrate our bodies with our minds?

Do you dislike your body? Welcome to the club. How did we get here, what went wrong, and how do we integrate our bodies with our minds?