Forbidden Fridays

Hey guys! I am bringing you the last episode of season 4 of Forbidden Fridays! In this episode, I am joined by my flatmates and we talk all things, icks, confessions and dilemmas, as well as reacting to your polls results! Its a fun laid back episode, so I hope you all enjoy! There will be a season 5 airing in the summer of 2022, so I will be back then! In the meantime, you can follow me on Instagram at @forbiddenfridayspodcast

In this episode, I am joined with Callie, Madina an Daisy, fellow Uni of Leeds students and members of online magazine, Her Campus. We gathered together to have, what felt like a therapy session, and we let out all of our angers and frustrations about issues in the world right now. We discuss the the recent spiking cases and why victim blaming needs to stop! We also talk about intersectional issues as well as how women are presented in the media, compared to men. It is a GREAT episode and we get DEEP!! It was one of my favourites to record so please show your love! Hope you enjoy :)  Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link 

In this episode, I am joined by London based drag queen Coco Couture. We discuss all things drag from outfits, to performances. Coco takes us through their journey with drag, starting with how they started to their future goals! It is such a fun and light-hearted episode, so make sure to give it a listen and show some love! All Coco's links are below! Link to Coco's Instagram: https://instagram.com/cococouturequeen?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode, I am joined by the face behind the Instagram page @sophs_unfiltered, Sophie. Her Instagram page is a safe space for all and focuses on her journey of suffering with a chronic illness, like endometriosis. We discuss why she started her Instagram page, touching upon how social media can form a community, along with her experience of having endometriosis and how she got diagnosed. We also talk about how chronic illness can affect your mental health and how it affects your every day life. We want to let you know that you are not alone! We hope you enjoy this episode :) Link to Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Sophie's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophs_unfiltered?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Sophie's business: https://instagram.com/unfiltered_clothing?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode, I am joined by Harriet and Sara, who are both committee members for the University of Leeds Mind Matters Society. We discuss what being a part of the society entails and how they use nature walks and animal visits to assist in helping people who are struggling, as well as providing them with the necessary services. We touch upon our own mental health battles as well as how difficult it may be making a huge change in your life, such as moving away to university. This podcast is one for all of you! Hope you enjoy :) Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode I am joined Lily and Georgia, who both work with Back off Scotland, a campaign group fighting for the right to harassment free access to abortion services in Scotland, and part take in a University society that provides education regarding abortion, among many other things. We chat about the recent overturning of the Roe v Wade case, a case that was famous for legalising abortions in Texas in 1973, along with what we can do to make a change. Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link Sign this petition! https://www.change.org/p/scottish-parliament-help-us-end-abortion-clinic-harassment-across-scotland-aace9306-971d-4f57-bf54-cbbe6721ac58?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=e351cef0-2b69-11e8-9d4f-e9fb66193ed1

In this episode, I am joined by Carissa Harrison, the host of Meets My Mess Podcast! Carissa talks us through her dating life, leaving some helpful tips along the way. We discuss our differences in relationships and sex lives, as well as touching upon some stereotypes and why it is okay to masturbate! Listen to this episode to gain perspectives from two people who are on opposite episodes of the dating life spectrum! It will provide you with a fun insight into our lives, which most for you will most definitely be able to relate to! Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram page: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Carissa's Instagram page: https://instagram.com/carissaharrison?utm_medium=copy_link  Link to Meet My Mess Instagram page: https://instagram.com/meetmymesspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Meet My Mess Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6S6qToSuafKKTDDDKaiwsh?si=BykzRf50TeGk9wSTcqt_9g&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 

In this episode I am joined by Chloe and Niamh, former Our Streets Now Ambassadors and upcoming society secretary's. We discuss about their plans to tackle public sexual harassment through a campaigning/well being society at the University of Leeds. Dealing with sexual harassment has always been an issue for women in society and we share our sympathies and ways in which all members of soxciety can assist in tackling this problem. This podcast and my Instagram page is a safe space, so reach out if you feel the need. Stay safe and never stop raising your voice. Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?utm_medium=copy_link (you can find organisations that will help in the link in the bio) Link to Chloe's Instagram: https://instagram.com/chloeisabel_?utm_medium=copy_link Link to Niamh's Instagram: https://instagram.com/n.iamhrose?utm_medium=copy_link

[This episode contains a trigger warning] In this episode, me and Marissa, from The Girls Room podcast, take on the heavy topic of reporting and conviction rates regarding sexual assaults. It is a tough topic but it needs to be talked about so that us gals can support each other in any way possible. We touch upon some shocking and not so shocking statistics and where to go to seek help or find out more information. Please give this one a listen. Loves of love angels and stay safe! Information links: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48095118 https://legaljobs.io/blog/sexual-assault-statistics/

On this very eye opening episode, I am joined by founder of the Instagram page @ibs_and_jess. In her bio, she says she is trying to start a conversation, raise awareness and share her story, which is exactly what we do on this podcast! Jess talks us through all of her struggles as a young woman with an invisible illness. We discuss the process of diagnosis, the symptoms, the causes and other issues, such as endometriosis. The more we speak out about issues like this, the less stigma people, such as Jess, will face with their illnesses. We hope you enjoy this episode, stay safe angels xxx Link to Jess' Instagram: https://instagram.com/ibs_and_jess?igshid=1q4k1snhgykce Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=97qg4gpxw603

I am back with another episode and in this episode, I am joined with one of my good friends, Freya, where we talk about all things mindfulness, manifestation and morning routines! This is a super laid back episode where we touch upon all the things we do to make ourselves feel at peace, relaxed and that just generally better about ourselves and our mind. It is super important to engage in practices of mindfulness and it definitely isn't talked about enough or may come across as 'weird'. There is no stigma here ladies... you need to look after your body and your mind!! We hope you enjoy angels!! Lots of love! Make sure you head over to Instagram and give us a follow at @forbiddenfridayspodcast and subscribe to this podcast if you are feeling EXTRA nice! Enjoy! Link to my Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=xigftotlmfqb

[Trigger Warning: discussions of sexual violence, rape and sexual assault] In this episode, I am joined by Meredith who is the Founder of the organisation Say It Loud. Say It Loud is a UK support group and listening service for individuals who have experienced sexual violence. They use their multiple platforms to discuss the umbrella term of sexual violence and provide help to those who need it. We discuss all the issues regarding the lack of education we receive surrounding the topic of sexual violence and why it shouldn't be taboo! Listen to this episode if you want educate yourself or want to know how to help others or if you are in need of help yourself. Link to Say It Loud Instagram: https://instagram.com/sayitloudspace?igshid=f5cg7smx6f4v Link to Say It Loud Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q60kE6xVN25aLGy3iV70o?si=IVMFDKLYSBmIvd9DdZValw Link to Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=1k4cow9ef46mm

We are back with another episode and this one is all about University from student and part-time YouTuber, Ella Bowers! We answer your poll questions and discuss our personal experiences of being at uni! It's such a fun light-hearted episode that you do not want to miss! Head over the the Forbidden Fridays Instagram for more fun content at @forbiddenfridayspodcast and make sure to check out Ella's YouTube for more university talks, fashion hauls and daily vlogs :))) Lots of love angels xxxxx Link to Forbidden Fridays Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=1b26a6ncd401d Link to Ella's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqkw-ks-myJEyVgXm-6A7aQ Link to Ella's Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellabowersx?igshid=1otmht29e5nkd

If you want an inspiring, motivating episode... this one if for you! I was joined by Fatima Bold, founder of the Instagram page @girlmoveforward to talk all things self-love, confidence and well-being. We discuss our journey's of self-love, how we found our confidence and why well-being is so important! This episode is full of some amazing advice and tips on have to approach the journey of self-love and how to become a strong independent woman! Angels, if there is anything out there you want to do, accomplish, achieve... stop waiting around and do it! Small steps are still steps xxx Link to Fatima's Girl Move Forward Page: https://instagram.com/girlmoveforward?igshid=7e5bk2hyhj83 Link to the Forbidden Fridays Instagram Page: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=1dvnl963h8afz

In this episode, I am joined with a super special guest... Eden Hunter! You might know her from Episode 1 of Teen First Dates! Eden is an upcoming musician and describes herself as "a pop princess wannabe"! We talk all about her Teen First Dates Experience and discuss all things MUSIC! She gives us some insight into her music career and let's us know all about her upcoming EP! How exciting! It is honestly an episode you DO NOT want to miss!! Hope you enjoy angels! Remember to follow us on @forbiddenfridayspodcast on Instagram! Go show us some love and subscribe and leave us a rate!! Link to Eden's Instagram (@edenhunter_): https://instagram.com/edenhunter_?igshid=6zwnzwra93td Link to my Instagram: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=xigftotlmfqb

If you have clicked on this episode then you are in for a treat! I am joined with Jillian, the founder of the Instagram page 'Queens of Eve'. She describes herself as the "vagina fairy godmother" and she is NOT wrong! Jillian provides us with all her wisdom as we discuss all things vaginas! We touch upon a range of topics, such as discharge, smear tests, yeast infections, bacterial infections and why you shouldn't use particular products like FemFresh. We even discuss answers to YOUR questions about vaginas! It is super important to take care of our downstairs ladies! Give this one a listen to find out how! Check out my Instagram for podcast updates @forbiddenfridayspodcast ! Lots of love angels xxxx My Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=1i0cmk4s5jv2c Queens of Eve Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/queensofeve?igshid=vjuyk5ry2mae

Hey angels!! We are BACK & better than ever with SEASON 3!! This season is by far my favourite! I am joined by some amazing guests and have some brilliant episode topics for you! Here is a few little snippets from each episode... I cannot wait for you guys to hear them! I cannot thank you all enough for your continued support on this journey of mine. I never expected to make it past season 1, so the fact that we are on season 3 makes me so happy! Lots of love xxxx Make sure to follow the Forbidden Fridays Instagram for updates: https://instagram.com/forbiddenfridayspodcast?igshid=1po4j62xmmea6

In this episode, I am joined with my good friend and future housemate, Fran, where we talk about all things periods! We discuss YOUR period confessions (trust me, you do not want to miss them) and touch upon period mishaps, contraception and the education we receive regarding periods. We hope you enjoy! Go ahead, show some love and don't forget to follow us on instagram @forbiddenfridayspodcast ! 

Do you feel like the sex ed you received was censored?  Do you feel like it was based predominately on heterosexual sex? Do you feel like you weren't educated about the LGBTQ+ community? Because WE DON'T! In this episode, me and my good friend, Grace Tooke, discuss all the issues surrounding sex education! We both share the educational experiences we had regarding sex and what experiences we didn't have but believe we SHOULD have! Whilst discussing all the censored topics that are not discussed by schools, we also touch upon the education we may experience from secondary sources such as our friends, parents and media. Listen to this episode to find out more! [Trigger Warning] Don't forget to follow us over on Instagram at @forbiddenfridayspodcast for some feel good content!

In this episode, me and my good friend Emilie Crashley, hop on the train to the masturbation information station! Why don't you hop on too & enjoy the ride? We discuss all things masturbation, including sex toys, masturbation in relationships and porn...we don't hold back! Do you think it's fair that women face stigma surrounding self-pleasure? Because we DON'T! Do you think masturbating in a relationship is cheating? Do you feel uncomfortable talking about self-pleasure? Has the stigmas surrounding masturbation stopped you from doing it? We discuss all YOUR responses to these questions in this episode, whilst attempting to give you some advice, as well as talking about our own experiences. Remember queens, it's not illegal to make yourself feel good! Why not follow us on instagram for some more feel good content @forbiddenfridayspodcast ?! Lots of love!

In this episode, me and one of my good friends of eight years, Ryan Bostock, discuss YOUR relationship issues along with poll results of what you guys think are the right and wrong things to do in a relationship. All of your worries are centred around the question 'can guys and girls just be friends?' We all know that there is no simple answer to this very touchy question. Give this episode a listen to see what we think! Why not subscribe if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, or follow us if you're listening on Spotify! Also go check out our instagram page @forbiddenfridayspodcast !

In this episode I am joined with Emily Tanner, the face behind the beautiful jewellery brand Sollus. Sollus is a fashion jewellery brand with the aim of, as Emily describes on her website, "providing the girls of Instagram with gorgeous jewellery at a price that won't break your bank". We discuss all of the behind the scenes of Sollus and have a chat about what it is like to run your own brand! You can find any information about Sollus at @solluscollective on Instagram or over on the website www.solluscollective.co.uk ! Don't forget to follow @forbiddenfridayspodcast on Instagram too!!

Have you had any issues with contraception in the past? Do you feel like you're not fully educated on the contraceptive options available to you? Does it make you frustrated that most of the responsibility is placed on women? In this episode, me and my good friend, Emeli Hanson, talk about all things contraception, touching upon our personal experiences. We also discuss all the readily available types of contraceptives available to men and women, their effectiveness, how they're used and the advantages and disadvantages of them!  Trust us, if you think you are fully educated about your options, you're probably not! If you have had a bad experience with contraception (we can relate), or even a great experience, this episode is the one for you! Educate yourselves about your options angels! Make sure to follow us over on @forbiddenfridayspodcast on Instagram for more info and good vibes! Recommended Instagram page: @mymoonbox Link: https://www.fpa.org.uk/sites/default/files/your-guide-to-contraception.pdf

[This episode contains a trigger warning] In this episode, me and my good friend, Molly Cranidge, discuss some stereotypes surrounding sex! We start with the question of 'does your number matter?', talking about the stigmas women and men face, how they differ and how they can be resolved (spoiler: by not judging your peers ladies & gents!) We touch upon the routes of these stereotypes, our experiences and how the media, such as books and TV shows (like Bridgerton) influence these views! We hope you enjoy... and remember, you do you boo (as long as it's safe & consensual of course!) Make sure to head over to our instagram page @forbiddenfridayspodcast and give us a cheeky follow! Lots of love! 

In this episode, me and one of my long term friends, Liv Leaning, talk all things self love. We touch upon the formation of the relationship we have with ourselves and how factors such as working out, social media and self care affect that relationship, negatively and positively. During this deep conversation, we discuss our experiences of growth and development and how we began to love ourselves. We hope you love yourselves too! Why not follow our podcast on instagram for some positive, feel-good content @forbiddenfridayspodcast !

I am joined with my friend Dom to talk all things sexuality. He discusses his experience of coming out along with living in a society where sexuality is no where near as accepted as it should be!

In Episode 7, me & my bestie Cait Gagg talk about all the social media pressure we have to face in this society

In this Episode, in light of the recent news regarding Scotland making period products free, I talk about all things Period Poverty! I share some stats & all the important information you need to know! I hope you enjoy... but don't forget to do your part: educate yourselves, sign petitions and donate if you can!

This episode is all about what women can't do... covering a range of topics varying from walking home alone at night, catcalling , abortion and what we can and can't wear. Filmed with my amazing guest, Abi Ball! This episode also contains a trigger warning)

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss all things body hair, make sure to give it a listen... you won't want to miss it

In Episode 3, I am joined by my other half to discuss questions boys are too afraid to ask girls... I can't promise you this one didn't end in an argument

In episode 2, I am joined with a very special guest as we discuss all things boobs! Make sure you listen until the end as we take you through how to check your boobs in light of breast cancer awareness month... check your boobies ladies ! x

In this episode, I, along with some special guests, explore crazy confessions regarding what people used to believe about the female body... give it a listen :)