Podcasts about pretty privilege

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Middle-aged Usher is treated like a dirty old man by a young Chris Brown fan; The saga of Cheyenne Bryant lying about her doctorate degree gets crazier; Netflix and Pastor Jamal Bryant and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill enter the chat; another round of Bonnet-Gate and respectability politics, this time at Tuskegee University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I finally recorded a Mansplain It To Me Monday sitting right beside the mansplainer himself—and trust me, editing Sir InQ in real time is exactly as chaotic as you'd imagine 

Half French, half Indian, fully herself. Salomé Das has never been easy to categorise, and the internet figured that out pretty quickly.Maggy sits down with Malaysia's latest music icon to go beyond the accents, Tiktoks, and food reviews. We double down and dig deeper into her lore and why she keeps coming Back 2 Malaysia.If you've been a fan and always wanted to know her more, you won't wanna skip this. In this episode you'll learn:• Why having your parents' support is crucial for your early successes• French-Indian identity and navigating culture between two worlds• How bullying kills confidence in kids, and what it takes to find it again• Pretty privilege and what people actually get wrong about it• Indian stereotypes in Asia and why they need to change• How to handle online hate • Building an entertainment career in Asia• Why being yourself online is harder than it looksFollow Salomé  Das on TikTok and Instagram: @salomedasss ----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: ⁠@theheadoverheelspod⁠Maggy: ⁠@themaggywang

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When Sir InQ started talking about women using femininity to get what they want, I was fully prepared to argue with him.

On this episode we are diving deep into the "Social Premium of Aesthetic Appeal" and unpacking the unwritten rules of pretty privilege. From the subtle ways society rewards beauty—like getting free items, instant smiles, and priority help from strangers—to the larger systemic doors it opens, beauty operates as a powerful form of social currency.

In einer besseren Welt wäre Stutenbissigkeit nicht mehr als ein Begriff, der unter den Top 5 der Boomerwörter 2026 gelandet ist.Eine schwache Erinnerung an die Zeit, in der Frauen in Vorstandssitzungen allenfalls für die Versorgung mit Filterkaffee und Kaffeeweisser zuständig waren, sonst aber keine tragende Rolle gespielt haben.Surprise: Leider nicht.Denn noch immer machen sich Frauen gegenseitig das Leben schwer auf der Jagd nach einem angesehenen Plätzchen in der Gesellschaft.Der Konkurrenzkampf zwischen Frauen wird eher selten über ein illegales Autorennen oder Armdrücken verhandelt.Das können wir subtiler!Wer als Frau geschätzt werden will, ist am besten leise, dünn, eine aufopfernde Mutter mit Sinn fürs gemütliche Heim.Und darin die beste zu werden, heißt vor allen Dingen, die Konkurrenz zu entwerten.In dieser Folge kärchern wir die toxische Weiblichkeit mit mindestens 160 Bar und 500 Liter Trinkwasser aus euch heraus.Und mit der Hilfe von Elena Carrière. 2016 ist sie eher nebenbei in die 11. Staffel „Germany's Next Topmodel“ gestolpert und als zweitplatzierte wieder raus.Elena war menschgewordener Rage Bait, bevor es das Wort überhaupt gab.Das Format ist ja eh schon ein Beispiel für toxisches Verhalten unter Frauen unter Laborbedingungen. An Elena haben sich die Mitkandidatinnen aber noch einmal ganz besonders sorgfältig abgearbeitet.Im Flexikon erzählt sie, wie sie das damals empfunden hat, wie wichtig es ihr heute ist, patriarchale Strukturen zu hinterfragen, am eigenen Selbstwert zu arbeiten und Frauencommunities zu stärken.Für diese Verbundenheit unter Frauen plädiert auch Dr. Franziska Schutzbach, „Revolution der Verbundenheit – wie weibliche Solidarität die Gesellschaft verändert“ ist eines der neueren Bücher der Geschlechterforscherin.Sie beschreibt weibliches Konkurrenzverhalten als historisch gewachsen. Ökonomisch und gesellschaftlich war der weibliche Lebensweg schon immer an einen Mann gebunden. Es hat sich einiges getan, einiges aber auch nicht,Auch heute fördern Männer andere Männer.Wer da keinen Bock drauf hat, muss was tun. Und das funktioniert nur in der gegenseitigen Unterstützung. Gesellschaftlich, beruflich, politisch oder in der Familie und unter Freundinnen.Die Links zur Folge:Studie unbezahlte Arbeit:https://www.wiwo.de/erfolg/beruf/unbezahlte-arbeit-frauen-leisten-mehr-stunden-ab-als-maenner/24309240.htmlEpstein Files – Jagd nach Models in Europa:https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/epstein-files-jagd-nach-models-in-europa/epstein-files-jagd-nach-models-in-europa/ndr/Y3JpZDovL25kci5kZS9lMzFjYzdjNS1lNzBhLTQyOWItOGU0ZS04MGY0N2M0NjVhZTZfZ2FuemVTZW5kdW5nWas Deutschland verbindet:https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/was-deutschland-verbindet/was-deutschland-verbindet/ard/MGJjZmFhNTEtZjA0OC00NDRmLThjOWMtNmVkNjk0YmEzNGI4KI Job Futuromat: https://job-futuromat.iab.de/faq.html(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:04) Einstieg: Frauenanteil im Management & persönliche Erfahrungen mit Neid unter Frauen(00:03:20) Was ist toxische Weiblichkeit?(00:03:32) Die fünf Typen toxischer Weiblichkeit nach Sophia Fritz(00:11:56) Vorstellung der Flexpertinnen: Elena Carrière & Franziska Schutzbach(00:13:37) Elena Carrière: Erfahrungen bei Germany's Next Topmodel(00:18:00) Elenas Selbstreflexion: Pick-Me-Girl, Selbstliebe & der Typ "Bitch"(00:22:05) Frauenfreundschaften: Elenas Weg von Ablehnung zu Wertschätzung(00:26:27) Schönheitsideale, Ozempic & Social-Media-Druck auf Frauen(00:33:29) Franziska Schutzbach: Strukturelle Ursachen von Konkurrenz unter Frauen(00:38:28) Männer fördern Männer – Homosozialität & fehlende Sichtbarkeit von Frauen(00:42:09) Historische Wurzeln: Warum Konkurrenz unter Frauen systembedingt ist(00:44:57) Internalisierter Frauenhass & Bewertungskultur (00:49:39) Lösungsansätze: Weibliche Solidarität, Verbundenheit & Fazit(00:55:10) Ausblick auf die nächste Folge

This week we're joined by Madison B and cover everything from island life to unexpected bills and viral moments. We kick things off with stories about life in Bermuda and how different the lifestyle can be. Then we get into the realities of making friends, pretty privilege, and whether looks really affect social opportunities.We also unpack the fake Birkin bag fiasco that's been making waves before diving into the world of body maintenance and the lengths people go to keep themselves looking and feeling their best.Later, we discuss Madison's new ep Who's British and link-up with Teezandos,We wrap things up with Girlvrse update and our Things We Watched segment where we discuss the shows and films we've been watching lately.WIN THAT TRIP TO SEYCHELLE'S - https://raffall.com/420765/enter-raffle-to-win-a-trip-to-the-seychelles-hosted-by-90sbabyshowTHE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

Does beauty open doors, create opportunities, and shape the way we're treated? Or is the idea of "pretty privilege" more complicated than people realize?In this episode, we explore the reality of pretty privilege from career advancement and dating to confidence, social dynamics, and the unexpected challenges that can come with being perceived as attractive. We discuss whether beauty truly functions as a form of social currency, how appearance influences first impressions, and why conversations around attractiveness often spark strong opinions.What do you think? Is pretty privilege real, or is there more to the story?

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On this episode Chris and the boys call up some friends to find out about pretty privilege among other things.

Welke voordelen ervaar je als je knap bent? En wie bepaalt dat eigenlijk? We hebben het over pretty privilege, because it's real. Wat merk je daarvan tijdens het daten of op de apps? Geloof het of niet, maar er zitten ook nadelen aan vast. Dat noemen we voor ‘t gemak maar even het bombshell-effect. We hebben het over de onzekerheden die je kan ontwikkelen als je niet aan het westerse schoonheidsideaal voldoet. Hoe kijken wij hiernaar én hoe komen we er in hemelsnaam vanaf?

A brutally honest conversation about beauty privilege, pretty privilege, and the uncomfortable reality that attractive people often experience the world differently. From relationships to job interviews, social media, networking, and everyday interactions, we unpack how appearance shapes opportunity, perception, and access, especially in Nigerian society. We also discuss whether leveraging attractiveness is shallow or simply strategic in a world that already rewards presentation.

On today's poddy, look up from your phone. Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotify Follow The Big Show on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Dr. Cheyenne Bryant actually a licensed therapist, or is this one of the biggest "rebranding" jobs we've ever seen? The psychology community is officially CLAPPING BACK, and the receipts are flying!

Bill rolled into the weekend with a shingles shot… and let's just say, his body had some opinions about it. Meanwhile, Alyssa's living her best life recapping Coachella weekend two—very different vibes. Plus, a feel-good moment from the Guardians, a game of “What's That Noise?” that lasted about 12 seconds before Alyssa completely derailed it, and a debate on “Pretty Privilege” that gets honest. Also in this episode: Alyssa's BJ's trip that she swears will NEVER happen again, another round of Alyssa's College of Knowledge, and the classic relationship debate—can a woman actually change a man?

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Better looking gay men have it easier. More matches, more attention, more forgiveness in every room they walk into. Gay culture did not invent pretty privilege but it turned it into a full contact sport, and gay men over 40 have been taking the hits for decades. Today I go solo and deep on why gay culture amplifies appearance-based hierarchies beyond anything straight culture produces, what the better looking guy is actually carrying that nobody talks about, and why the real damage is not the privilege itself but the moment you handed your self-worth to a community that was never going to give it back. Key Takeaways: Why pretty privilege is real in the gay world and why gay culture makes it significantly worseWhat the conventionally attractive gay man is actually carrying that looks nothing like freedomHow apps turned daily rejection into a measurable number on your worthWhen gay men over 40 stopped deciding their own value and started waiting for the room to decideWhy stopping the negotiation is the only move that actually changes anything About Rick Gay men over 40 are done negotiating. Done tolerating careers that don't fit, relationships that stopped working, and lives built for someone else's approval. Rick Clemons is the coach, speaker, author, and podcast host who meets them there and helps them decide what comes next. Rick's approach is direct, grounded, and unapologetically adult. No therapy-speak. No motivational fluff. Just honest conversation and a clear path forward for gay men ready to stop flirting with change and actually make it. He is the author of Frankly My Dear, I'm Gay and the forthcoming Perfect Detour: A Gay Man's Guide to Handling Life's Plot Twists...and His Own Bullshit. His highly acclaimed podcast, 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk, has built a devoted global following of gay men navigating midlife and beyond with honesty and zero apology. Rick works with gay men on the real stuff: identity, relationships, sex, career, aging, finances, family, and the loneliness nobody wants to admit to. His standard is simple. Stop negotiating your gay life. Live like you mean it. No fears, no excuses, no apologies. Connect With Rick Website Instagram Facebook Community Monthly Chats

We're back Doubling Your Paychecks all day today, if you're not signed up head to WTMX.com! Today we learned that some of you are getting free stuff because of your Pretty Privilege and that is how we learned we're all ugly. Plus, some of you are sharing your interests with your kids and they are loving them! Catch up on everything you missed from today's show on The Morning Mix Podcast!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.Follow The Mix: The MixstagramGet the Free MIX App: Stream The MixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Chris calls a bunch of his homegirl to talk to them about pretty privilege and what it means!

¿Quieres aprender español con contenido real e interesante?En este episodio de Intermediate Spanish Podcast, un podcast para estudiantes de nivel intermedio (B1–B2), escuchamos una historia real: una entrevista de trabajo en Londres… y una camisa prestada que lo cambió todo.A partir de esta historia, exploramos el concepto de “pretty privilege” (el privilegio de la belleza) y la psicología detrás de cómo juzgamos a las personas por su apariencia.Este episodio es ideal si quieres mejorar tu español escuchando contenido natural, ampliar tu vocabulario y entender ideas más complejas en español.Hablamos de:Por qué juzgamos a las personas por su aparienciaQué es el efecto halo en psicologíaCómo la belleza puede influir en el trabajo, el salario y la educaciónLa relación entre biología y cultura en los estándares de belleza

Wie viel Einfluss hat Social Media wirklich auf unser Selbstbild? In dieser Folge spricht Anni mit Tschäry, die in den letzten anderthalb Jahren über 40 Operationen hinter sich hat.  Gemeinsam sprechen sie über Pretty Privilege, Beauty-Standards und den Druck, auf Social Media einem bestimmten Ideal zu entsprechen.  Worüber gesprochen wird: *Pretty Privilege – Mythos oder harte Social Media Realität? *Warum Beauty-Eingriffe auf Social Media oft harmloser wirken, als sie sind *Zwischen Werbung und Aufklärung: Was Creator:innen dürfen (und was nicht) *Wenn Selbstoptimierung eskaliert: Wo zieht man die Grenze? Timecodes: 00:00:00 - 00:10:30 Intro: Vorstellung Gast & Thema 00:10:31 - 00:18:51 Pretty Privilege & Social Media Realität 00:18:52 - 00:28:33 Einstieg in Beauty-Eingriffe & erste Komplikationen 00:28:34 - 00:36:52 Fehlende Aufklärung & unterschätzte Risiken 00:36:53 - 00:50:58 Reflexion: Warum habe ich das gemacht? 00:50:59 - 01:02:58 Social Media, Kooperationen & Verantwortung 01:02:59 - 01:13:03 Rückblick, Learnings & Rat an junge Frauen 01:13:04 - 01:17:13 Veränderungen in der Influencer-Branche 01:17:14 - 01:19:09 Outro: Blick in die Zukunft Werbung: Hier findet ihr alle aktuellen Supporter unseres Podcasts & aktuelle Rabattcodes. Hier findest du mehr über uns:  Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impressum⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dani & JRob are yap at it again00:00 Intro, Life Updates04:36 Growing Up In the 90s, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon07:20 Drama In Friend Groups, Ashley Tisdale vs. Hilary Duff08:47 2026 is the New 2016, Makeup Trends13:40 Druski's Church Skit19:30 Yung Miami's New Music, Comeback, City Girls & JT, Saucy Santana, TikTok Music30:00 Celebrities Making Money On TikTok, Tamar Braxton37:43 Kai Cenat Getting Into Fashion & Taking a Break From Streaming51:15 Pretty Privilege in the Streaming World, Yonna, Summyah, Lala Baptiste58:08 Teyana Taylor Receiving Her Flowers, Winning Awards, Golden Globes01:08:00 New Music & TV, His & Hers on Netflix

Beauty-Eingriffe sind so alltäglich wie Friseur-Besuche, alle optimieren ihre Gesichter und Körper - sind wir dann zufriedener und es gibt weniger Diskrimierung oder machen die unnatürlichen Gesichter unser Miteinander sogar schwieriger? Alle Hintergründe von uns findest Du hier: www.quarks.de. Hast du selbst ein Szenario, das wir prüfen sollen, oder Feedback? Schreib uns gerne an malangenommen@ard.de. Eure Hosts: Matthis Dierkes und Samira El Hattab Podcast-Tipp “Die Abnehmspritze – Schlank um jeden Preis?”: https://1.ard.de/ARDGESUND_Die-Abnehmspritze?qma Unsere wichtigsten Quellen: Expertin*innen: Prof. Dr. Paula-Irene Villa Braslavsky (LMU München) Prof. Dr. Helmut Leder (Universität Wien) Mehr Hautstraffungs-OPs nach Abnehmspritze: https://www.dgaepc.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DGAECP-Statistik-2025-Web.pdf Die beliebteste Schönheitseingriffe: https://www.isaps.org/media/oogpzodr/isaps-global-survey_2024.pdf Studie, dass mehrgewichtige Menschen als fauler wahrgenommen werden: https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/gewichtsdiskriminierung-mehr-sensibilitaet-fuer-eine-bessere-gesundheit-209392d4-f2b0-4aff-b9ba-179ba274e64a Pretty Privilege: https://wol.iza.org/press-releases/does-it-pay-to-be-beautiful Risiken von Botox: https://www.springermedizin.de/gesichtsrejuvenation/botulinumtoxin/die-schattenseiten-der-botulinumtoxin-behandlung/16300340 Risiken von Hyaluronsäure: https://thetweakmentsguide.com/blog/how-much-filler-did-alices-mri-reveal/ Sicherheit von Schönheits-OPs: https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/abstract/2018/04000/an_update_on_the_safety_and_efficacy_of_outpatient.14.aspx Risiko von “Brazilian Butt Lift”: https://academic.oup.com/asj/article-abstract/37/3/337/2622824?redirectedFrom=fulltext Zusammenhang zwischen Bewegung unserer Gesichtsmuskeln, Emotionen und Botox: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-29280-x Botox bei Depressionen: https://guenther-riedel.de/botox-gegen-depressionen/ Bessere gesellschaftliche Stimmung durch Botox? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.70264 Erkennen von Gefühlen anderer Menschen nach Botox-Behandlung: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6170457/ Gesichtsmimikry: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4531238/ Kommunikation von Gefühlen während der Corona-Pandemie:  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.582191/full

Please keep an open mind about this episode because some seem to get triggered over this topic.

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Australian Survivors Philly Ferguson and Traitors Canada Icon Tranna Wintour talk all things WINNERS, LOSERS, PRETTY PRIVILEGE and MORE in a recap of THE FINALE of The Traitors UK Season 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fleur Delacour is one of the most misunderstood women in the Harry Potter series. She's often blamed for her beauty, scrutinized for her confidence, and held responsible for the reactions of everyone around her. In this episode, we examine how Fleur becomes a lightning rod for gendered blame, punished not for what she does, but for what others assume about her beauty, her Veela ancestry, and her femininity.Drawing on listener survey data, we unpack why Fleur's competence as a Triwizard Champion is questioned, why her confidence is read as arrogance, and why both men and women are so quick to fault her for male desire. We also return to our earlier conversation about Lavender Brown to explore how readers inherit Hermione Granger's gendered lens, and how that lens teaches us which women are worthy of empathy and which are not.

This week on Small Talk, we’re joined by comedian Elouise Eftos, aka “Australia’s first attractive comedian.” Fresh off five-star reviews, major comedy festival wins and an upcoming New York debut, Eloise joins us to unpack the very online, very uncomfortable concept of pretty privilege. Is it real? Is it choice feminism? Is it survival? And why are women punished less for being pretty than for knowing they’re pretty? We talk beauty standards, comedy, confidence, sexual empowerment, online hate, and why leveraging attractiveness gets framed as smart for men but suspect for women. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram Elouise Show InformationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Michelle, and Courtney Cronin debate if asking a pretty girl out is like asking a top candidate to be your head coach. Which teams have the unbridled confidence to get whoever they want in this cycle? Charlie Batch joins the show to provide insight on what's next for both Tomlin and the Steelers after the break up. How will Jalen Hurts respond to yet another OC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textAre good looks actually a life advantage, or just a very convincing illusion?In this episode, Craig and I poke at one of society's favorite unspoken rules: beauty equals value. Why are humans so magnetically drawn to attractiveness? What do we really mean when we say someone is “confident,” “intimidating,” or “easy to like”? And how much of what we believe about social success is… let's be honest… wildly untrue but repeated with the confidence of an over caffeinated motivational speaker?We dig into how being different, visibly, socially, existentially, shapes identity. From my experiences growing up with facial deformities to navigating subtle threats to who you are (especially when they come from people you love), this is a candid look at how identity gets formed, fractured, defended, and sometimes rebuilt from scratch. We explore the stories we tell ourselves after awkward silences, side-eye glances, and half-smiles, and why our interpretations of social interactions are often far harsher than reality.Along the way, we dismantle a few sacred cows: • The futility of being right (no bridges in human history were ever built by winning an argument) • Why “just be confident” is terrible advice • The difference between self-accountability and self-punishment • What it actually means to be self-authoring, grounded in who you are, not owned by other people's opinions, but not numb or indifferent either. This isn't about ignoring life's tragedies, horrors, or disappointments. It's about the antidote, how we can find meaning, as well as mean enough to one another that we help fill the emptiness of existence without pretending the darkness isn't real. It's about inherent confidence, earned not through approval, but through honesty, courage, and the radical act of being fully human.Thoughtful. Uncomfortable. Occasionally funny in a “why am I laughing right now?” way.Come for the psychology. Stay for the existential reckoning.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

Is your body a home or a billboard for public opinion? Today, we examine the painful, hilarious, and honest world of Damilare Kuku. Her novel, "Only Big Bum Bums Matter Tomorrow," asks if a physical fix is truly the ticket to visibility. For many, the pressure for perfection is a heavy trade for peace. We are diving into the mirror.In this episode, we unpack:- The Weight of the Title: Why a blunt phrase covers deep trauma and insecurity.- Pretty Privilege vs. The Trap: The dark side of curves and why attention is often negative.- Societal Cycles: How body shaming starts in schools and African family homes.- The Open Ending: Was the surgery ever the real issue?What is your "big bum bum"? What is the one thing you keep chasing, believing it will fix your entire life? Tell us in the comments.Episode Timestamps0:00:00 - Cold Open: Is your body a billboard?0:00:45 - Host and Panel Introduction0:02:30 - Icebreaker: Would you take the "perfect" surgery?0:05:00 - The Weight of the Title: Light name, deep content.0:15:00 - Pretty Privilege and the Dark Side of Attention.0:25:00 - Society and Family: Where the shaming begins.0:35:00 - The Open Ending: Interpreting the mirror.0:43:00 - Closing Outro: Deciding you are enough.Grab your zobo, find a comfy seat, and join the gist as we talk about all the ways society makes us trade our peace for perfection.

The Great Art Fraud: Performance, Pretty Privilege & an $86 Million ScandalThis week's episode of All About Art dives into one of the biggest recent scandals in contemporary art. It's based on my recent experience watching the BBC's The Great Art Fraud, which chronicles Inigo Philbrick's spectacular $86 million fraud that shook the art world to its core.I discuss a range of factors that led to this happening, from the halo effect and “pretty privilege” to the culture of opacity that still defines high-value art deals. I explore how Philbrick sold a lifestyle as much as he sold art - and how the BBC's documentary, perhaps unintentionally, keeps that performance of glamor alive.We discuss the gaps in regulation, the role of symbolic capital in luxury markets, and why the documentary's hero's journey framing (I explain why I think its framed like this) feels kind of uncomfortably forgiving. Will the art world forget this scandal and engage in art deals with Philbrick in the future? It sure did feel like it towards the end…If you've watched the series or are fascinated by the intersection of psychology, performance, and market failure, I would love for you to have a listen & leave a comment to share your thoughts!Image & Media CreditsJay Jopling photograph: Oli Scarff / Getty Images, via Artnet NewsKenny Schachter image: Courtesy of Sotheby'sInigo Philbrick image: Getty Images, via The New York TimesThe Great Art Fraud promotional artwork: BBCAdditional images (if applicable): Courtesy KennySchachter.artImage & Source CreditsThis episode includes images sourced from Getty Images, Sotheby's, The New York Times, the BBC, and KennySchachter.art. Images are presented solely for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, and education. All copyrighted material remains the property of its respective rights holders. No copyright infringement is intended. Images are displayed at reduced resolution and only for the duration necessary to support commentary.

On this week's episode, Craig and I kick things off with a solid twenty minutes of pure holiday chaos and friendly rambling while we try to settle one of the most important debates of our generation. We attempt to figure out what the best Christmas movie of all time actually is. We share some nostalgia, some questionable takes, and way too many opinions for two grown men. From there, I shift gears and play a viral clip from an influencer on Instagram that got both of us thinking. We dive into the whole idea of "pretty privilege," how it shows up in real life, and what having actual standards looks like today. We also start talking about the "skinny tok" wave that's popping up on Instagram. I break down why these extreme aesthetic trends always seem to come in cycles, why they can be dangerous when you make your looks your entire identity, and how easy it is to get wrapped up in something that's only one small part of the overall truth. At the end of the day, that's the whole theme of this episode. Something can be true, but that doesn't mean it's the whole truth. And when any one thing becomes your whole personality — whether it's fitness, looks, validation, or even self-improvement — it usually becomes the thing that breaks you instead of builds you. It's a mix of humor, honesty, and real talk.   Next Level Links Nutrition Coaching Free Consultations - Schedule Here Nutrition Coaching - www.becomenextlevel.com   Try Thrive  Lab Free For One Month - Start Here Order Supplements From Transform Order from Cured Supplement Order from Legion Supplements and get 20% off your first order by using discount code: keynutrition   Free Guides: Eating Out Guide - Get The Guide High-Protein Fast Food Orders - Get the Guide Macro Food Options Guide - Get The Guide   Join Us On Patreon - Join Here   Submit your questions to be featured on our Q&A episodes.   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Craig Smith - @greatestdaymindset Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition

Original airdate: January 02, 2024 Life is far from equal—and the evidence for that is endless. But one bias many of us struggle to accept, let alone talk about, is pretty privilege. It suggests that conventionally attractive people benefit in many areas of life because of their looks. So, in a world that remains highly fixated on outward appearances, how can we nurture our sense of self-worth and play to our strengths despite the unfair advantages better-looking people often have?  To tackle these issues and unpack solutions, I invited fellow podcasters Sami Dandachi and Tarek Abou Chakra from the Anything Everything Podcast and Mahreen Munir from Karak with Mahreen on the show. Join us for this exciting and uplifting discussion. Follow panel members: Sami Dandachi and Tarek Abou Chakra @aethepodcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-anything-everything-podcast/id1693128301  Mahreen Munir @KarakWithMahreen : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karak-with-mahreen/id1707351232 Seline Shenoy @SelineShenoy : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream-catcher-podcast/id1336013258 Discussion points: What is pretty privilege and why are we psychologically subject to this bias? The impact of culture on beauty standards The commodification of people based on physical appearance The homogenization of beauty and social media contributes to these aesthetics The fickle nature of beauty standards and why we shouldn't base our self-worth on it Beauty bias in the workplace How to keep your halo effect bias in check How to put your best foot forward Caveats in the body positivity movement How the media and society impact our perception of beauty The impact of beauty standards on men and women Why do you need to wrap your identity around other aspects of yourself The role of beauty in dating The wrong messaging of trophy wives, Only Fans, etc. The impact of beauty standards on men and how women view them Dating attractive people out of our age groups The importance of dating with intention

Welcome back to HTY! On this episode, I'm joined again by producer Blake to go through the latest in pop culture at the moment and give our hot takes. Between the backlash of the TikTok awards, the under 16's social media ban PLUS pretty privilege on Big Brother.. we had LOTS to talk about. Hope you enjoy and we can't wait to do this again xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's be honest — every woman has felt the power of being seen… and the pain of being judged for it.We're told beauty opens doors — but also that it makes us shallow, manipulative, or less serious. So we dim our light, hide our magnetism, and pretend our femininity doesn't belong in business.In this powerful episode, Marina sits down with Lorri Luxxe (@lorriluxxe) to unpack the shadow of pretty privilege — and how to own your beauty, presence, and feminine essence as your most magnetic business advantage.

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From vacation stories in Cancun to the intricacies of taxes and financial planning. Today we get into convos about the legacies of music giants like Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, to the influence NBA YoungBoy holds over the youth. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter00:45 Travel Tales: Cancun Adventure02:46 Travel Woes and Long Flights08:12 Public Transportation Struggles09:57 Pretty Privilege and Social Interactions15:12 Music Review: Cardi B's New Album19:38 Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj: The Beef31:54 Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Beef Breakdown33:13 Nicki Minaj's Relationship with Female Rappers35:29 Nicki Minaj's Influence and Criticism38:35 Nicki Minaj's Collaborations and Genuine Intentions41:16 Nicki Minaj's Public Perception and Accountability41:53 Fan Influence and Social Media Dynamics52:21 Gunna and Young Thug's Relationship01:01:18 Drake's Sensitivity to Criticism01:03:56 The Power of Streaming and Influencers01:06:12 Financial Choices and Tax Implications01:08:25 Debating Lump Sum vs. Annual Payments01:08:43 Money Management and Spending Habits01:09:17 Tax Implications and Financial Planning01:15:03 NFL Players and Financial Struggles01:16:06 Rappers and Loans: A Vicious Cycle01:22:45 YoungBoy's Influence on the Youth01:29:58 Music Tastes and Personal Preferences01:37:01 Outro and Final Thoughts

Can you believe the pod turned five this year? Even wilder: we're still here: still rambling. still flopping. you can basically call us the Katy Perry of podcasts: unreliable, occasionally camp, and somehow keep coming back when no one asked. Just kidding... but also not really.In this episode, we finally catch up after our trip to Hawaii! who had a steamy club encounter? who insisted on being naked the entire time? And which local recs actually lived up to the hype? We also get into:The latest gaysian TikTok drama (yes, again)What Lee's friend did to get “cancelled”How Nuri's been feeling himself lately (a gym era is upon us)And how pretty privilege shapes and sometimes breaks relationshipsPlus: Lee shares a few chaotic club stories from LA and Vietnam, because of course he does.Thanks for sticking around through our flaky, feral little podcast journey. We make no promises, but we are trying to show up for ourselves. and if you're still here, we love you for it

We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike   Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition.   00:00 Intro 00:14 Dr. Mike's “Crusty Towel” / Bug Genital Anatomy Comparison   03:30 Why People Actually Train 07:13 Evolutionary Psychology Reasons for Training 13:10 How Attractiveness Works - Universals 20:37 What You Can Control - Culture vs. Environment 23:52 Pretty Privilege vs. Cultural Influence 30:35 Validation vs. Rejection 36:12 Modifying Your Appearance 42:00 Fitness → Confidence Loop 44:40 “Fake It” Fallacy / First Impressions Matter

This week we're low key venting on the pod. From Botox banter, postpartum hair drama, to that viral coffee table fiasco- would YOU pay if your kid broke it? We switch gears and put on our detective hats to side-eye a sketchy kidnapping story, then laugh through a debate on whether trauma is the new passport stamp and if pretty privilege is actually ruining personalities. And of course, we wrap it up with a Girl Core game, exposing ourselves for lying about being “on the way,” losing it over wrong food orders, and never sticking to planners. This Episode is Sponsored by:Macy's- The Jewelry Sale is here! The sale runs August 14th through the 25th, shop now at macys.com or head in-store. 

In this unapologetic episode, Caroline Stanbury dives headfirst into one of the most polarizing questions women face: Can you be beautiful, successful, and still be seen for your brains—not just your looks? From the boardroom to the red carpet, Caroline unpacks the double standards that come with “pretty privilege,” the judgment behind feminine confidence, and why being underestimated might just be your greatest superpower. Expect bold truths, personal stories, and zero filters. Because beauty isn't a weakness — and being underestimated is where the power play begins.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit Quince.com/uncut for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NEW EPISODE SERIES ALERT!!! Dear Shandy has been faithfully relationship-focused for 4.5 years, but we've decided it's about time there was a dedicated space for all the long lost topics and tangents. The Sidebar was created for our most random thoughts and discussions to live, and we can't wait to hear about yours in the comments!What did Shandy think of season 2 of Severance? Would you ever go skiing alone? Do Canadians get road rage? Is reaching at the dinner table really so bad? What was Andy's worst ever "you're welcome"? Come join us in our living room for the Shandy take!Thanks to our sponsors....- Go to http://fastgrowingtrees.com and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://www.functionhealth.com/SHANDY or use SHANDY at sign up to skip the waitlist!- Go to https://www.oneskin.co and use code SHANDY for 15% off!- Go to https://mudwtr.com and use SHANDY for up to 43% off, free shipping + a free rechargeable frother!Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction3:32 - Severance Season 2 (Spoiler Alert)20:42 - Skiing Alone25:12 - Laughing Alone29:27 - Canadians In Cars33:11 - Reaching At The Dinner Table36:22 - Andy's Worst You're Welcome41:03 - What Dogs Think About When They Do Tricks42:58 - Pretty PrivilegeIf you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.comSubscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevinePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.