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Episode 6

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22nd Feb 2023

Poisonous Affairs: Frances Howard Carr | A Wicked Woman of the Time

In the summer of 1613, a minor courtier died while imprisoned at the Tower of London. At first, Sir Thomas Overbury's death was considered to be the result of illness, but three years later the testimony of an apothecary's assistant emerged, stating that Overbury was poisoned. All fingers pointed to the Earl and the Countess of Somerset.

Let's look at the infamous beauty, Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset. Her life was surrounded by scandal, and she is remembered as a murderer and a witch!

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Articles Mentioned:

https://crimereads.com/jacobean-noir-poison-scandal-an-infamous-beauty/

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/frances-howard-carr-countess-killer/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Carr,_Countess_of_Somerset

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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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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.