Dr. Thea Bardin

Dr. Thea Bardin is a clinical psychologist originally from New York. After completing dual undergraduate degrees in psychology and health science she worked as an artistic swimming coach prior to starting graduate school. Thea is passionate about reading, writing, talking and teaching about body image issues and eager to contribute to efforts to create healthy environments for young athletes.

Dr. Thea Bardin

Want Help With Body Image Worries? 5 Strategies for Finding Support

Have you ever thought it would be nice to have someone to talk to about your body image concerns? Not just anyone- someone who will get it. Someone who will know exactly what to say, even if you can’t express exactly what you are thinking or feeling. Someone who will make you feel like your …

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Don’t Pee in the Pool! Building Body Confidence in Aquatic Athletes

The number 1 rule for athletes in water sports? Don’t pee in the pool! But let’s see how this could relate to building a culture where body shaming doesn’t infiltrate our teams and affect our athletes’ mental and physical health. In terms of body shaming, one person making a negative comment about their body is …

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