Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is an academic and podcast host known for exploring themes of endurance and survival, particularly in her series that investigates the tragic events on K2, the world’s second-highest mountain.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is a historian at The New School and the author of 'Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession.'
How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project
United States· 2026-07-23
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela discusses the cultural acceptance of different body types and the popularity of thong bikinis.
The thong bikini boom: why the skimpiest swimwear is back – and suddenly mainstream | Women's swimwear
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela writes about the shift in American society's attitude towards fitness and beauty.
Ashton Hall’s ‘morning routine’ highlights the pressures men face todayUnited States· 2025-03-29
Historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela tells the stories of those who died in the 2008 K2 disaster and those who survived against the odds.
Are manifestations boards a route to success?
Australia· 2025-03-08
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela hosts a podcast about a disaster on K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
Carole Cadwalladr takes on cyber stalking: the best podcasts of the week | PodcastsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
