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Deep diving into the 'Lesbian Renaissance' of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism, and what sexual curiosity and exploration looks like in 2026. Learn more about FEELD here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/FTPD timestamps: 00:00 background 06:33 the lesbian renaissance 13:36 Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism 18:26 language & identity 24:21 “Girl crush” & “lesbian chic”...

Welcome back to another episode of Change My Mind, the podcast segment where you get to have a say too! Today we’re discussing the ethics of true crime - why we’re so morbidly fascinated with unsolved mysteries, whether it teaches us important information about criminal behaviour, and whether it adequately addresses serious questions about the police and justice system that so many true crime case...

Pantone chose ‘cloud dancer’ as colour of the year for 2026 - a shade of white. Most people are buying greyscale cars and neutrals have never been more in. In 2026, the 'new ugly aesthetic' suggests that vibrant colour and garish design is a rebellion. So what are the origins of minimalism? Spoiler alert: it’s fascist... socials! https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboard https://www.tiktok.com/...

Grab a tea, grab a coffee this ones a chill one to listen to as you clean, commute, shower etc etc. Thank you so much to all your responses, follow on Instagram (@fromthedivingboard) to contribute to next month's episode. And a hugeeee thank you to the wonderful Peggy for joining! Find Peggy on Instagram: @_peggyrose ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only:...

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Designed to go viral with a focus on intensity and ambition, Hyrox reflects everything that Gen Z craves right now: self-optimisation, a cult like community and extreme discipline. But... why? What is it about pushing ourselves that is so enticing to us? And what if our desire to self-optimise wasn't entirely our own, but influenced by decisions politicians made 40 years ago... ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚...

Everyone's talking about going analog, but are we ready to make the jump? Even if we are - how do we get there? In this episode we unpack where this trend came from, the rise in AI slop, the lack of ownership that we have over media when it's digitised, and whether we can ever really escape social media algorithms even if we do decide to log off... Let's dive in! Outfit from @coldwashonly_ Get inv...

As us Aussies (& southern hemisphere friends) enter the Summer, I thought it might be a good time to reshare this episode on suntanning. We know suntanning is bad for our health, but why do we even want to tan our skin in the first place? Let's unpack where the trend comes from, and its links with race, class and health. Thanks so much for tuning in! See you next fortnight with a brand new...

What are we locking in for? Unpacking the 'religion' of self-optimisation culture & locking-in as an aesthetic as we approach the new year. How to avoid burn-out & stay ambitious without having to set new year's resolutions that make us feel worthless... let's talk about it! & THANK YOU for all of the love this year!!! I truly am beyond grateful for your support. Make sure to follow th...

Earlier this year, Avi Schiffman’s poster campaign for his brand Friend—an AI-pendant promising to “listen, respond, and support you”—was vandalised almost as soon as it hit New York’s subway walls. Yet while critics mocked the idea of an artificial ‘friend,’ Schiffman smiled; the backlash was part of the plan. In this video, we unpack the loneliness epidemic, what friendship looks like under neol...

A few weeks ago, British Vogue did the impossible - she broke the internet with long form content. The article was called ‘Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?’ and everyone had something to say about it. Today we’re unpacking the theme of ‘decentering men’ from a slightly different angle - is it men we should blame, or systems of patriarchy & capitalism (& can it be both?) Huge thank y...

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Why is it that women are far more likely than men to have 'buy now pay later' debt? From morally questionable 'girl math' advertising to rebrand debt as 'cute,' to regulatory loopholes and sneaky marketing - let's dive into the world of buy now pay later. We'll also unpack whether the buy now pay later industry has 'commercialised' social welfare payments, and take a look at recent regulatory amen...

Ocean Vuong recently stated that cringe culture is holding us back from following our dreams - but why is the fear of being cringe so pervasive among young people right now? A chit chat podcast episode unpacking surveillance culture, our obsession with being 'nonchalant' and widespread apathy, and how these factors may influence our fear of judgment. Thank you for listening!! So curious to hear yo...

Unpacking nostalgia as both a cultural coping mechanism and a political tool, to examine its role in shaping online identity as well as mobilising conservative political movements. Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <3 Source list found on YouTube. Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com #tradwife #tradwives #2016core #nostalgia #genz #genalpha...

What I've been reading recently & whether I think they're worth the hype (they are) xxxx Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ <3 Source list found on YouTube. Business enquiries only: charlichats@outlook.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle's 'good jeans' advert and Jojo Siwa's constant rebranding suggest about personal branding, outrage marketing, and the commodification of identity? Is there ever anything harmless about profiting off of anger and outrage? And how does this look in an era of increasing political polarisation, echo chambers and rising intolerance? Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagr...

Why do relationships feel so strained right now? Let's unpack the capitalist history of marriage, the nuclear family, and why centring platonic friendship could be the solution we all need right now. Also... we have been selected as a Spotify RADAR Creator!! THANK YOU for supporting FDB - so much love! Follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ <3 Source list found on YouTube. B...

What does the Bezos-Sanchez wedding represent in an era of major wealth inequality, and what's the solution? Let's unpack whether charitable donations by the extreme wealthy are enough, what taxing the rich really means, and whether billionaires should exist...at all. Based on the incredible theory of limitarianism by Dr Ingrid Robeyns. Follow along on ⁠Instagram, ⁠ ⁠Substack⁠ , ⁠YouTube⁠ <3 So...

Gen Z have decided that Carrie Bradshaw is the ultimate villain & should be booted off SATC. Yet without her flaws, would Carrie even be worth watching? Let's unpack the unrealistic standards that we hold female protagonists to, and why now, more than ever, we need more flawed female characters on screen. Follow along on Instagram, Substack , YouTube <3 Source list found on YouTube. Bus...

The Cannes Film Festival decency rules brought a conversation about 'decency' in fashion, and whether celebrities have gone 'too far' in revealing their bodies on the red carpet. Is this just another case of policing what women wear? Or does the conversation run deeper - how are women's bodies portrayed in public spaces, and who gets to undress? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I quit TikTok! So I'm sharing the long form media I've been consuming instead of (or in addition to... let's be honest,) doomscrolling. Listen to hear my recommendations on books, substack pieces & articles to read at the moment! Follow me on Instagram , Substack & YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psst! Did you hear? Gossip may not be AS bad as you think it is - well... in certain contexts, and depending on whose talking... actually I just heard this on the grapevine & may not have the facts straight so you should probably just listen to find out more... From rumour spreading & slander to whisper networks that exist to support oppressed people in society - what do we actually mean w...

Why are teens using wrinkle cream before they have wrinkles? Why is baby botox booming before 25? How does politics shape our views about beauty? From anti-aging influencers to a total erasure of older women in media, this video unpacks how our culture turned aging into a crisis... and why we’re so scared of it happening to us. socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charli.chats...TikTok: h...

From Ozempic to the pilates body to the AI chubby filter on TikTok, it's no question that our social media feeds are starting to give mid-2000s (in the worst possible way). It feels like we're collectively unlearning any efforts to achieve body positivity and neutrality, and I want to know why. Are beauty trends a microcosm for what's happening in the political and social zeitgeist, and if so, wha...