Episode 73

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Published on:

30th Nov 2022

EP - 73 - Why do we hate our Stretch Marks?

Welcome, my loves!

I decided to release one more episode before we start our Frightful December Series!

Growing up, I remember my aunts and cousins telling me to rub cocoa butter on my body to avoid stretch marks. At age five, I understood that these sometimes silvery lines were unwelcome. But guess what? Once puberty came around, so did the appearance of stretch marks! Oh My!

Fast forward to today; you type into Google, "how to get rid of stretch marks," and you'll get well over 16 million results! Why do we have such disdain for something so common?

In this episode, we'll look at an article by Ashley Weatherford entitled "The Irrational History of Hating Stretch Marks."

Are. You. Ready?

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Article:

https://www.thecut.com/2016/11/the-irrational-history-of-hating-stretch-marks.html

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

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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.