Examining sexism and body image in fitness culture

aired; May 7, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. As warmer weather approaches and “bikini body” messaging ramps up, conversations about fitness, body image, and sexism are once again in the spotlight. Franklin & Marshall College professor Elena Cuffari joins The Spark to explore the pressures women often face around exercise and appearance—from social expectations to the marketing of fitness culture itself. Drawing from her work in cognitive science, philosophy, and...