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Episode 14

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22nd May 2020

EP - 14 - It's a hairy situation

Welcome, friends!

After wrecking my brain as to what I should talk about, my sister came up with the idea of talking about body hair.  BOOM! 


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. 


I recently posted on our Insta and Facebook pages.  I want to hear from you.  I want to hear your stories, personal accounts regarding Eurocentric beauty ideals. 


How have these notions affected or are affecting you?   Do you feel the pressure by society to look a certain way?  I want to hear it all.  As Beauty Unlocked is growing, I want us to share our experiences with other listeners on the podcast.  Please keep in mind that I will never divulge your name.  


I look forward to hearing from all of you and remember that we are in this together, as this is a safe space to share your experiences.  


I know you want to spread some of that good ole' fashion love! So, head on over to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW us!


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


J/K, or am I?


You can contact me:


beautyunlockedpodcast@gmail.com


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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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About the Podcast

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.