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Episode 10

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24th Apr 2020

Ep - 10 - Tribal Body Modifications: Initiation, Status and Beauty

Welcome, my delicious cucumbers! 

Missed me? I'm sure you have, no need to be coy about it!


In this week's episode, we take a closer look at the practice of body modification. 


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.  


People around the world have long used their bodies as canvases for the expression of cultural identity and heritage, community status, connection to ancestors or gods—and to mark rites of passage.


Let's take a look at five different tribes and their body modification practices that you may or may not be acquainted with.


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Don't be scared; I don't bite... well, unless you're into that!  


J/K, or am I?


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As always the most important message I have is


LOVE EACHOTHER, LOVE YOURSELVES. SPREAD SOME OF THAT SWEET, SWEET LOVE!


Music by Savvier 'Vital Poison'


Savvier from Fugue


 

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Beauty Unlocked the podcast
Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty.

We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us.
Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike.
The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.
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Carissa Vikis

Hey there!
I'm Carissa, host, content creator, and producer of the indie podcast Beauty Unlocked.
Growing up, I was frequently compared and criticized for my looks and weight. This started the vicious cycle of being self-critical and loathing my body. I knew I wasn't the only one suffering from society's ridiculous notion of what "we should look like." I started digging deeper and researching various topics, and the rest is h(er)story!
Beauty Unlocked The Podcast aims to educate and bring awareness of our society's obsession with physical beauty and the emotional consequences these impossible beauty standards have. Beauty Unlocked's social media platform showcases not only my work but that of other artists, illustrators, and fellow podcasters that I admire and that share a similar message of inspiration, empowerment, positivity, and raising awareness on a variety of social issues.