Podcast: Interview with Kelly Park from 'How to Look Good Naked'
by Megan Smith

Hate your body? Can't bear to look in the mirror? If your answers are yes, stop right where you are and listen to this podcast interview I did last week with Kelly Park.

Kelly, a married Mom of a 10 year old daughter was featured on this season's premiere episode of Lifetime's reality television show, "How To Look Good Naked," hosted by Carson Kressley. "HTLGN" takes a woman who hates her body and shows her that a large part of her problem may just be her perception of how she looks rather than how she really looks.

If you watch the "HTLGN" episode featuring Kelly on the Lifetime website---take special note of that DKNY black and white sundress we talk about during the podcast.

As someone who's had body image issues most of my life, I was inspired by Kelly's story and I think you will be too.

Listen to the podcast using this player or download the podcast here: Letter to My Body interview with Kelly Park. A transcript of the interview is also available.


Megan Smith is a BlogHer Contributing Editor covering Television and YouTube and she hopes this podcast will make women who hear it, think more positively about their bodies. Her other blogs are Megan's Minute: quirky commentary around the clock, and Video Runway.

 

Submitted by Megan Smith (view blog) on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 07:08

Comments

 

Great interview Megan! Kelly's description of
Kressley

when he showed up in the Cinderella coach is hysterical. She's so articulate -- I can see why they decided to feature her.

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 05:29
 

The Cinderella Coach Was A Hoot

What better way to start off a transformation than with a Cinderella coach?

And Kelly was a lot of fun.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 08:39
 

I love Kelly Park!

I don't watch much TV so I've only seen How to Look Good Naked a couple of times - I liked what I saw. Then, when I heard Megan was going to do this interview, I watched Kelly's episodes on line and LOVED IT.

Fantastic show.

And then came the podcast, which I've now listened to FOUR times. LOVED IT, too.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Submitted by Denise on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 05:37
 

That Must Be A Record!

Four times!  That must be some kind of record.

But seriously, Kelly was so natural, I could have chatted with for a couple of hours.  I expect to hear lots of great things from her.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 08:42
 

How to Look Good Naked

Kelly is a natural! Thanks for bringing this issue front and center. "How to Look Good Naked" is a real eye-opener when it comes to self-esteem issues.

In The Trenches Productions also weighed in on the show:

http://inthetrenchesproductions.com/blog/2008/08/07/how-to-look-good-nak...

Ann Pietrangelo

writer@WebCampOne.com

http://www.AnnPietrangelo.com

 

Submitted by apietrangelo on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 13:50
 

The Show's A Positive Force

Hi Ann,

The show really makes you think, doesn't it?  I defy any woman to watch it and not seriously reconsider the messages she plays over and over in her head about her body.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:06
 

love the one you're with

when i turned 40, i made peace w/ the fact that i will always have large hips. so now i just relax and enjoy my food. the ideals out there are so unattainable - i love the idea that people like kim kardashian are now being considered beautiful. and those are some hips!

 www.lifespearliscast.blogspot.com

 

Submitted by courtenayr on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:25
 

i'm new at this...

http://www.lifespearliscast.blogspot.com

 there, better. let's hear it for the curvy girls!

Submitted by courtenayr on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:27
 

Curvy Girls Are Where It's At

Hi Courtenay,

Nothing against skinny girls, they have a place in the world too, but it's time for the curvy girls to stand up straight, look the world straight in the face, and smile.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 14:36
 

Tape this to the mirror

Say it, Megan:

"it's time for the curvy girls to stand up straight, look the world straight in the face, and smile."

Lisa Stone
BlogHer Co-founder
Surfette

Submitted by Lisa Stone on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 15:21
 

Thank you!

 Thank you, thank you for that transcript!  I've seen the show a few times but not that episode.   As a gal with some curves, I could really relate!

Karen

 "Life is too short to pout all the time."

A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Hands & Voices

Submitted by Deaf Mom on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 06:02
 

I' m So Glad...

Hi Karen,

I'm go glad you got a chance to see Kelly's episode and read the podcast transcript.  And I love your tagline!

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 06:59
 

All steps in the right direction!

I adore this show (and Carson, he's always so funny) and Kelly is a woman that I can aspire to be like, which is always a great reason to tune in!
Thanks for highlighting this series and this woman!

I've also started a campaign about women's beauty in magazines - I think there are a lot of similarities between the values in this show and the what I'm hoping comes of the campaign! It can be found at thepoint.com.

Clare Ondrey

Stirring and Whirring

cooking, writing, and anything that comes along

Submitted by clare.ondrey on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 08:38
 

Clare - have you seen....

The Glossed Over blog? If you haven't checked out Wendy's work, you should. Y'all would make a great team!

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Submitted by Denise on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 08:46
 

Denise, thanks for the

Denise, thanks for the mention!

Clare, I'm on board for the campaign.

This was a fantastic interview. I've never seen How to Look Good Naked--but I'll definitely check it out. I loved what Kelly said about her body being a "badge of honor." Knowing that at least one show focuses on self-esteem instead of diets makes me hopeful that, someday, the prevalent messages in the media about our bodies will be positive.

Wendy

Glossed Over: I have magazine issues.

Submitted by glossedover on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 17:44
 

Body hate continues through the generations

mamaVISION

Hi Ladies: For insight into how our body hate is passed down to our daughters, I'd like you to read some posts on my blog at mamaVISION.com, particularly this recent post where the young women answered my question "What do you wish your mom knew about your disordered eating?"

67 girls posted their heart felt reponse

I've spent the past 2 1/2 years serving as a voice of reason for girls, and I can't even begin to tell you how important it is that we make peace with our bodies.

Take it easy!

Heather

aka mamaV

Submitted by mamaVISION on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 11:42
 

It Can Be Passed From Mother To Daughter

Hi Heather,

You're so right that body image issues are often passed from one generation to the next and mothers especially need to be conscious of the examples they set, how they view their own bodies, so their daughters can grow up without that scourge of "body hate."

I've often stopped by Mama Vision and was always impressed by your commitment and common sense. Keep up the great work.

Megan Smith
BlogHer Contributing Editor, TV/YouTube
Megan's Minute: Quirky Commentary Around The Clock

Submitted by Megan Smith on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 18:58
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