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Episode 17

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18th Jun 2020

EP -17- Bula from Fiji!

Bula, my love buckets!

You're probably thinking, what the hell is Bula?  Bula is the most common word you'll hear across Fiji; it's used to greet someone and wish them life. 


Grab yourself a refreshing drink, get comfortable, and get ready as I climb up into your earholes for this week's episode.  


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?!


Article Referenced:


https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1208&context=isp_collection


I know you want to spread some of that good ole' fashion love! So, head on over and FOLLOW, 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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You can also find Beauty Unlocked on YouTube.  I'll be uploading more content shortly.  I promise!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlw_nOXunLZmUX7-DWbEJg


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.