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We talk about plus-size representation in all types of industries (entertainment, fashion, healthcare, etc). Also, we have tabletop discussions with special guests about controversial topics. Let's contract the norms and expand the curve.


    • Apr 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Toxic Masculinity (ft. Alec and Louis from 'The Unfiltered Show')

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 41:56


    In this day and age, masculinity is breaking stereotypes, gender roles and reinventing itself. However, traditional roles and expectations are still being required despite progression. I speak with Alec and Louis, from The Unfiltered Show, on their thoughts, perspectives on what toxic masculinity is and how it's effecting everyday man. Can we push past outdated ideals and break generational cycle of what it means to be masculine? Follow The Unfiltered Show: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dLSJyACkFl4Il9EOryUCK Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unfiltered-show/id1582875181?uo=4 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk6WNbN1pMcxfHxbN52Kvg/featured

    The Art of Burlesque (ft. Lucy B Luscious)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 33:14


    Seduction comes in all shapes and sizes. It's what you make of it that matters and Lucy B Luscious makes her spotlight known. Get ready to learn about the world of burlesque: through the good times and bad, the show must go on! She tells her story of how she got started, her first burlesque show, common issues and the inner works of a burlesque show. Find your seat and enjoy a real class act! Find Lucy B Luscious: Instagram: @lucy_b_luscious Facebook: @LucyBLuscious Website: https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/about

    When Punk meets Chunk, An Artstyle is Born (ft. James Dillenbeck)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 31:50


    Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created #chunkwave, a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen. Find his artwork and more through his social media: www.jamesdillenbeckart.com Instagram & Twitter: @jamesdillenbeck Patreon: @jamesdillenbeckart Follow the hashtag: #chunkwave and #cyberchunk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Don't Let Anyone Dull Your Sparkle (ft. Wendy Roach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 39:53


    Wendy Roach doesn't dazzle, she sparkles! Wendy tells us how she began her pageantry, life lessons and tips and tricks to shine on stage. She found that a competition brought her closer to making lifetime friends. If you want to feel empowered, motivated and ready to learn what it truly means to be a pageant queen and title holder, then listen now. She reminds everyone what hard work, perseverance and courage can get you: a lifetime achievement, longtime friends, a big title and a bigger tiara. Find Wendy Roach at all her social media: Website - https://wendymroach.com Facebook - @MsPlusIntercontinental2021 Instagram - @roach.wendy Twitter - @wrsunshine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    TikTok Trends, Euphoria & Plus-Size Typecasting (ft. Rease Cassity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 37:34


    You've seen her on your "for you" page on TikTok from her "Main Character" series, it's Rease Cassity. She is a multifaceted personality ready for the big screen. When she is not filming, she is a health coach on Instagram, trying to serve plus size bliss. We discuss her music background and transition into her tv/film and what she hopes to achieve when on and off stage. We also talk about her tv/film portrayals and Kat from "Euphoria." Follow Rease on all her social media: TikTok and Instagram: @reasecassity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Size-Inclusive Healthcare (ft. Kastury)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 32:41


    Today we dive into healthcare on a communicative level. Telehealth is universally recognized and has made waves for all patients, but in the plus size community we still face issues. Katsury explains her findings when developing the company, Bare Health with her colleague. We talk about terminology, pharmaceutical, anti-diet culture, and her company. What to give your thoughts? Share now in Bare Health's 3-minute survey: https://barehealth.typeform.com/survey?typeform-source=www.barehealth.co Visit https://www.barehealth.co/ to learn more information. Follow Bare health on social media: Instagram & Twitter: @barehlth LinkedIn: Bare Health --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Plus-Size Shopping Troubles? Meet Cue the Curves (ft. Charlotte Oxnam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 38:53


    Charlotte Oxnam created Cue the Curves to aid all plus-size people with their shopping frustrations. We discuss how she developed the app, inspiration, her team and what lessons she learned along the way. She tells us about her background and why its essential this app is needed for our community more than ever. You can follow Cue the Curves at www.cuethecurves.com or social media (Facebook, instagram & TikTok) @cuethecurves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The College Experience (ft. Alyssa Subsinsky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 47:02


    Alyssa tells her remarkable story about her college experience. The ups and downs of being a student can be seen as challenging, yet hardworking. However, for Alyssa she experienced her own obstacles along the way. Now she tells her story to inspire and motivate others and herself that life does get better. Follow her on Instagram @alysssubs Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/expandthecurve --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Diet Industry Doesn't Tell You This (ft. Ragen Chastain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 42:46


    Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, activist, researcher and athlete. She holds the title of Guiness World Record for Heaviest Woman to complete a Marathon. We discuss her journey through training for a marathon, having confidence for speaking engagements, the ins and out of the diet industry, the lack of laws for weight discrimination and her personal experiences. Check out her monthly workshops: https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops Sign up for her newsletter: www.weightandhealthcare.substack.com Twitter: @danceswithfat Instagram: @ragenchastain Saucye West: #fightforinclusivity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Finding The Silver Lining (ft. Levana Slabodnick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 41:17


    Levana Slabodnick is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist who owns a practice, Silverlinings Counselings & Hypnosis. It is a LGBTQ+, Poly and Kink+ Inclusive. We discuss her work, her personal experience, the psychology behind body image & eating disorder issues, and the best advice when looking for a therapist. Visit her instagram @silverliningsOH or her website at www.silverliningspsychotherapy.com Support the podcast at Patreon.com/expandthecurve for exclusive content, bonus clips and more. We appreciate it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Life of a Twitch Streamer (ft. ShortcakeStreams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 44:45


    Cass, aka ShortcakeStreams, is a vibrant young woman who is not afraid to take risks. Through her life, she overcame obstacles to be a twitch streamer. She tells us the ins and out of the platform, along with her experience. Her story matters because she is proof that change can exist. She wants to be the role model for her online community and for the plus-size and LGBT+ as well. You can follow her on twitch @ShortcakeStreams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stop Doubting, Start Living (ft. Karalee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 56:27


    Karalee is a bold, "tell it how it is," woman who learned from her past experiences to be the woman she is today. Being raised by a single parent, she walks us through her childhood, body issues, the moment she redefined what it means to plus size and her role models. No one is slowing her down, because she is hard working and passionate. Check out her instagram @karahhleee! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Start Your Fitness Journey By Manifesting (ft. Teresa Cedeno)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 42:06


    Teresa Cedeno is a young, easygoing personal trainer and host of fitnessmanifest. Her journey to being a personal trainer came from her own experience and inspirational role models. So much from the one role model she calls it, “The Jeff Effect.” We talk about her fitness journey, how she helps her clients, famous fitness brands, popular fitness tv shows that showcased extreme weight loss and what her podcast & training can do for you. Listen to her podcast, Fitness Manifest. Follow her on Instagram @fitnessmanifest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Redefining the Narrative (ft. Shakesha Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 49:49


    I talk all things film industry with Shakesha Williams. From her love of Guys & Dolls, being a Sex & The City addict, starting Harlem Fusion Studios, to creating her award-winning series, Curvy Girls Rock. Find out how she did it, the obstacles she went through, and what steps the film industry needs to take to be more body inclusive. Follow Shakesa Williams on Instagram @shakeshadw and her podcast @satwb1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dress Your Soul - Not Your Size (ft. Michaela Leitz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:17


    Michaela loves fashion since she was a child. Through her experiences, she learned the hard truth about the industry. However, through her personal challenges she gained expertise to create special moments for her clients and her audience. Hear her story on how she got started, her relationship with the fashion industry and what she can do for you through confidence and styling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Hogging: The disturbing sexual practice of misogyny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 21:01


    It's bad enough that we are ostracized in society, now men make it a sport to humiliate us even more through the form of "Hogging." I discuss the terminology, the male reasoning behind the practice through research articles, a celebrity who admitted on air to participating, tv shows and movies that showcase this event and the best solution to end this ill practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Main Character Energy (ft. Katharine Scarborough)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 46:08


    Acting was all Katharine Scarborough wanted to do, but the roles were of the same "sad fat lady" trope. So, she wrote the perfect role for herself by creating "Big Girl." Hear how she got started, her role models, favorite tv shows and the best advice for budding actors. Follow her show @biggirlshow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Lizzo: Big Girl, Small World (ft. Kayla Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 41:00


    The rumors are true! We discuss all things Lizzo, from her background, music career, body positivity, and recent controversies. Is she more than what meets the eye? Let's dive deep. Follow Kayla @boo_itskayla on instagram. Like what you heard? Give us a review. We appreciate it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Expand The Curve Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 1:41


    A trailer for Expand The Curve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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