Beauty Unlocked the podcast

Bula, my love buckets! I'm super excited about this episode, as we're taking a magical ride to Fiji!  I'm going to discuss Fiji's beauty ideals and body image before and after the introduction of Western media in 1995. I'm going to focus on the research conducted by Dr. Anne Becker in the 80's and '90s and an academic research paper written by Melissa Kong and published in 2007. Are. You. Ready?!

Are. You. Ready? This week we discuss eating disorders, specifically Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder.  I talk about what each disorder is and the symptoms. We then discuss social media and whether or not it influences eating disorders.  If you or someone you know suffers from an eating disorder, I will be posting articles, as well as service numbers, that you can contact.  

Welcome, my love buckets! This week we delve into privilege, specifically thin privilege.  You might not realize how this world is designed to accommodate people of a particular body type or the systematic discrimination against people who are bigger-bodied or plus-sized.  It's a fact that fat-shaming and fatphobia are normalized, accepted, and tolerated.   The first step to change is bringing and spreading awareness of the issue. 

Welcome, friends! In this week's episode, we talk about the history of hair removal, dating back millennia.  We take a look at what tools were used to remove hair, the reasons behind it, and how advertisement companies started to force-feed the notion that body hair is 'unacceptable.'   I also talk about RUQAIYA HARIS and her experience with body hair.  Despite body positivity, she still is disgusted by her body hair.  Find out why. 

It's Monday, and I'm coming to you with a bonus episode!  You know that Botox has been around for a while, but did you know that getting botox in your bumhole was a thing? Well, guess what?  It is!   Are. You. Ready?  No need to buckle up. Just hold on tight as we delve into the world of bumhole botox.  What are we not doing in the name of "beauty"? Article: The next hot trend is getting Botox in your bumhole https://metro.co.uk/2017/04/08/the-next-hot-trend-is-getting-botox-in-your-bumhole-65

Welcome, my sugar babies!  Did you know that Nigeria holds the world's highest percentage of women who use skin-lightening products?  77%, to be exact!  We explore the world of skin-bleaching/skin-lightening products, but before we go into the why people would risk their health in using such products, we have to understand the origins of and how Eurocentric beauty ideals spread to the rest of the world.  

In this episode, we take a look at how the body-positive movement is challenging and changing the face of an industry that has spent far too many years slimming waists, chiseling faces, and blurring skin;  we're talking about Stretch Marks. We look at what they are, how common they are, and we also take a look at how some women feel about stretch marks in general.  You all know that I'm about the real, raw, and often unfiltered, and this episode is all about that!

Let's talk about two essential movements. We take a closer look and delve into what exactly is the Body Positive Movement, how it all started, and why it's necessary this day in age. We'll also talk about the woman behind the hashtag #SaggyBoobsMatter, Chidera Eggerue. She's an award-winning British blogger, better known as the Slumflower. She is the force behind Saggy Boobs Matter, an online movement that challenges the very unrealistic expectations of what breasts should look like.

Although we are accustomed to some types of body modification practices, such as tattooing, piercings, and even scarification, the origins of such have roots in traditions and carry much cultural significance. When it comes to body modifications, you'd be wrong to assume that all are committed purely out of vanity. Let's take a look at five different tribes and their body modification practices that you may or may not be acquainted with.

Surprise! In this bonus episode, we discover the nomadic Wodaabe tribe. The Wodaabe tribe are said to value three things in life the most: beauty, cattle, and family. At the end of the rainy season, before their annual migration begins, the nomadic clans gather in the desert to celebrate and compete in a week-long festival known as Gerewol. Gerewol is a vibrant cultural ceremony of courtship, but with a twist. The men compete in a beauty contest, and the judges are the tribeswomen.

In this episode, I take you way back and explore the world of surgery.  We look at the history of reconstructive surgery and how plastic/aesthetic surgery came to be.  I also talk about what plastic surgeons call "the deadliest of all aesthetic procedures," the Brazilian Butt Lift.  Who knew that wanting a bodacious ass could lead you to death!

Join me for one hell of a ride, as I share my findings on the latest beauty trends that would make our predecessors blush.  We talk about the famous Penis facials, that according to the very talented and beautiful Cate Blanchett, "smells as you might expect it to."    We also talk about some very popular "below the belt" beauty trends that will leave you questioning our society more and more. So, buckle up because mama is ready to drive you over that cliff, and there's no coming back! 

Did you miss me?  I know you did!   We know that for years the main focus of the beauty industry was women, but in this week's episode, we focus on men. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, men have also dealt with their fair share of beauty standards that are often difficult to attain.  We take a look at the rise of Spornosexuals.  Wait; what?! S-p-o-r-n-o-sexuals, and how these "ideal" body standards are affecting men.  As always, get in and buckle up, we're in for one HELL of a ride!

Welcome back! I'm back to my old self and start ranting and raving in this jam-packed episode. I jump right back into your earholes and continue with the dangerous beauty trends our predecessors practiced to keep up with society's mounting pressures to stay young and beautiful. The ultimate price most of them paid; Death The question remains, what are you willing to do in the name of beauty? Don't forget to spread some of that magickal love dust on us, Subscribe, Rate, and Review us!

Have you ever wondered whether our ancestors faced the same societal pressures we do regarding physical beauty?  Well, the good news is that you don't have to because I'm all up in your earholes with a brand new episode answering those exact questions.  In this two-parter, I delve into the history of the dangerous ingredients found in the cosmetics our ancestors used, and discuss how some of these toxic ingredients have recently made their way into modern-day cosmetics!