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Episode 60

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25th Feb 2022

EP - 60 - Dear Reality Dating Shows, Do Better!

We are back, friends!

In this episode, we look at reality dating shows and the lack of diversity, in this case, the lack of size diversity. In Laura Bradley's article, we look at how reality dating shows are glorified advertisements for the diet industry, with the average contestant being a size 2.

Dear Reality Dating Shows, you need to do better!

Article by Laura Bradley:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/dear-reality-dating-shows-fat-people-fuck-too?ref=scroll

Please give the following creators a follow:

Unplug Collective: 

a support platform and community for people healing their relationship

with their bodies @theunplugcollective

Dr. Kera Nyem-Diop Nutritionist

Focusing on respecting our body, calling out diet culture, embracing our culture and

decolonizing your plate @black.nutritionist

Michelle Osbourne

Body Liberator, confidence coach, brand builder

@uncomfortable_bliss

Shana Minei Spence Nutritionist HAES non-diet approach

@thenutritiontea

Chrissy King Writer Speaker and creator of The Body Liberation Project

@iamchrissyking

Alishia McCullough Licensed Mental Health Therapist, co-founder of

amplifymelanatedvoices, social justice warrior talking about body liberation

and racial healing

@blackandembodied

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You can contact me:

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC



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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.