Ariana Grande's backlash: The dangers of body shaming

Today we’re talking about a topic that has been at the forefront of every showbiz headline and social post for the past number of weeks. Pop star Ariana Grande has received heavy backlash for her appearance while on her Eternal Sunshine tour, with thousands of people around the world commenting and shaming her body size. We’re joined by Conor Nolan, who has recently joined them as a Youth Development Officer.  Conor's here to talk about the damage body shaming can do, given the abuse Ariana Grande has endured, and also highlights the signs that someone you are close with is struggling with body image issues.  If you've been affected by the issues raised in this discussion, support is available at www.bodywhys.ie. You can call it's National Helpline on 01-2107906 or email [email protected]