Let's Talk

In the final part of this season, we share our tips for maintaining body positivity, dealing with the awkward moment in PE when they're picking teams and you're the last person to be chosen ... and much more!

We have to admit, the gym can be a pretty intimidating environment especially if the only workout you know is jumping jacks. Throughout the pandemic, most of us have probably tried to attempt a quick '5 minute ab workout' in the comfort of our bedroom but now that gyms are re-opening the gym is seeming a more daunting place than ever before. We discuss our fears of the gym and how we have tried to overcome them. 

For many, the onset of struggling with their body image is brought about by their experiences of bullying. In this part, we talk about how bullying has become more subtle over the years and what our generation are doing about it. Have a listen! 

We've all been tempted by those 'how to lose 5kg in 3 days' ads on YouTube and Instagram ... in this part of the 'Body Image' series, we talk about truth behind crazy diets, why they don't work for everyone and the distinction between diets vs moderation.  If you are battling an unhealthy relationship with food, we urge you to seek help by contacting your local GP or talking to an adviser at Beat (a charity for EDs) . It can be immensely difficult to admit that you have a problem and are in need of help and so talking to a family member as a first step may make things easier. 

In this part, we spill the tea as to why you will never look like that Instagram model, the truth behind non-uniform days, why Brandy Melville is on the verge of being cancelled and lots more! 

In this part, we open up about our experiences with body image. We rant about those annoying aunties and uncles with their 'fat jokes' and how this affects us in our journey of accepting our body. We share our thoughts on Netflix's 'Indian Matchmaking' and how this has, for many, triggered thoughts of self-doubt. We totally recommend you give this a listen if you are struggling with your body image or just want reassurance that you are not the only one struggling! 

In the first part of our 'Body Image' season we talk about the importance of body positivity for everyone! We emphasise the importance of differentiating between appreciating the beauty of others and comparing yourself to them. In addition, we share our thoughts on plastic surgery and the infamous 'Kylie Jenner lip challenge' trend. This part is definitely worth a listen!

Social media can be a scary yet wonderful platform. Depending on how you use it, social media can help your explore new interests and meet new people! Listen to hear our tips on managing screen time, diversifying your feed and much more! 

Trolling has been going on for way too long and we need to do something about it! We chat about Jesy Nelson's story and her experience of trolling which she opened up about in her documentary: Odd One Out. This documentary is definitely worth watching, you can watch this on BBC Iplayer now! 

We have a habit of putting social media influencers on a pedestal and give in to their 'picture perfect' life. In this part, we discuss the truth about influencers including their experiences of being photoshopped and much more! 

Social media isn't all that bad. We talk more about the positives of social media, including the spread of important social issues occurring around the world. BLM movement and the Uighur Muslim Crisis are examples of positive social action that has been catalysed by social media. This part also explored performative action and why it needs to stop. 

This part of our social media episode is all about filters! What filters are you loving at the moment? How often do you use them? Have you noticed that some filters lighten your skin? We talk more about our fave filters and how some filters can exacerbate people's insecurities. If you need any advice on how to love yourself with and without a filter then this is definitely worth a listen!

Here’s a glimpse into who we are and what our podcast is all about! Stay tuned for future episodes :)