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Born and brought up in London, Emma studied English at Oxford University. She worked in Psychology publishing before becoming a full-time writer and journalist. She writes for The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent, The Times, The Daily Mail, Harper's Bazaar, Grazia, Red, Psychologies and The Sun. She was a finalist for Journalist of the Year in the Mind Awards 2012, among other awards.

Emma was the co-presenter on Channel 4’s Supersize vs Superskinny, and recently gave the acclaimed Radio 4 Four Thought lecture. Other media appearances include Newsnight, Woman’s Hour, Channel 5 and Radio 4.

Her first book, An Apple a Day: A Memoir of Love and Recovery from Anorexia was published in 2012 and has been published around the world. Her next book, The Ministry of Thin: How the Pursuit of Perfection Got Out of Control came out in June 2013. Emma is the great-niece of Virginia Woolf.You can follow Emma on Twitter: @ejwoolf.

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Brits Are Very Fussy Eaters

Oysters? No, Thanks!

Maybe there’s a reason England isn’t known for its food. Turns out, Brits are seriously picky eaters.

Emma Woolf | Published Aug 04, 2014

U.K.’s Most Famous Baby Turns 1

Once & Future King

He’s stylish, adorable, and credited with bringing public approval of the crown to a new high. Happy birthday, little prince!

Emma Woolf | Published Jul 21, 2014

England’s Summer of Sporting Failures

Stiff Upper Lip

While the U.S. went out in a blaze of World Cup glory, England’s pampered players slouched home in disgrace—and don’t even get us started on Wimbledon.

Emma Woolf | Published Jul 07, 2014

Does CA’s College Rape Bill Go Too Far?

Mutual Consent

With California’s new proposal to regulate the physical intimacy between adults, are we in danger of legislating all the joy out of sex?

Emma Woolf | Published Jun 23, 2014

How the Cult of Thin Enslaves Women

Body Image

It’s the internal policeman that says you shouldn’t have eaten that ice cream last night. It’s the billion-dollar industry making money off of your body dissatisfaction. It’s the Ministry of Thin and it’s become a destructive Holy Grail for women.

Emma Woolf | Published Jun 10, 2014

Vive La France Profonde!

Ah, Paris

Need a break from the bustle and grime of city life? The French capital and its surrounding countryside still offer one of the most charming getaways on the planet.

Emma Woolf | Published Jun 09, 2014

Stop The Nicole Kidman Botox Insanity!

Plastic Nation

Did Nicole Kidman have a ‘suspiciously’ smooth face at Cannes? Either way, all women lose when we critique stars for looking too young…or not young enough.

Emma Woolf | Published May 25, 2014

Marriage and Divorce: Equally Stressful?

Love-Hate Relationships

At the top of psychology’s gold standard scale of stressful life events: falling in love…and falling out.

Emma Woolf | Published May 12, 2014

This Summer, Get Thee To London

Bard Mania

As the British capital marks Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, visitors and locals alike have the chance to enjoy a marathon production of Henry IV and a once-in-a lifetime museum show.

Emma Woolf | Published Apr 28, 2014

Fat? You Got Yourself to Blame

GET REAL

Don’t blame anyone else if you’re fat or addicted to cigarettes. Take responsibility for your health.

Emma Woolf | Published Apr 15, 2014

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