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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 18 MIN

Are Gen Z really “too sensitive” — or did they inherit our body image trauma?

from Not Your Aunty · host Ideabrew Studios

In this explosive conversation, Shunali Shroff and Kiran Manral unpack the return of extreme thinness, the rise of Ozempic, beauty standards, selfie culture, plastic surgery at 18, and why body positivity may already be dead. From Ariana Grande’s shocking transformation to kids on diets at 8, this is a brutally honest take on filters, fitness obsession, eating disorders, and the pressure to be “perfect” in the age of Instagram. Are we raising confident kids — or curated insecurities? Watch. Reflect. Rethink. #GenZ #BodyImage #Ozempic #EatingDisorders #SocialMedia #Parenting #BeautyStandards About Us: 🌟 Not Your Aunty Podcast 🎙️ | Parenting 👪 Relationships 💑 Body Positivity 💛 Get ready to laugh out loud with the hilarious "Not Your Aunty" podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff, this show tackles topics like parenting, relationships, social media, and societal expectations with wit, humor, and relatable stories. 👉 Discover fresh perspectives on careers, body image, and relationships 👉 Unwind with entertaining banter and comedic timing 👉 Dismantle stereotypes and embrace body positivity Join Kiran and Shunali as they navigate the roller coaster of life, offering laughter and warmth with every episode. Subscribe now for a weekly dose of fun and honesty! #NotYourAuntyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Host (s) or Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the hosts, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders do not assume any liability or responsibility, nor do they endorse the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability arising from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts have no control over or endorsement of the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. They serve merely as distributors/interviewers, acting as passive conduits for the distribution of this podcast. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or Hosts do not warrant that the views, information, or opinions expressed in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions expressed in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, or individual.

In this explosive conversation, Shunali Shroff and Kiran Manral unpack the return of extreme thinness, the rise of Ozempic, beauty standards, selfie culture, plastic surgery at 18, and why body positivity may already be dead. From Ariana Grande’s shocking transformation to kids on diets at 8, this is a brutally honest take on filters, fitness obsession, eating disorders, and the pressure to be “perfect” in the age of Instagram. Are we raising confident kids — or curated insecurities? Watch. Reflect. Rethink. #GenZ #BodyImage #Ozempic #EatingDisorders #SocialMedia #Parenting #BeautyStandards About Us: 🌟 Not Your Aunty Podcast 🎙️ | Parenting 👪 Relationships 💑 Body Positivity 💛 Get ready to laugh out loud with the hilarious "Not Your Aunty" podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff, this show tackles topics like parenting, relationships, social media, and societal expectations with wit, humor, and relatable stories. 👉 Discover fresh perspectives on careers, body image, and relationships 👉 Unwind with entertaining banter and comedic timing 👉 Dismantle stereotypes and embrace body positivity Join Kiran and Shunali as they navigate the roller coaster of life, offering laughter and warmth with every episode. Subscribe now for a weekly dose of fun and honesty! #NotYourAuntyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Host (s) or Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the hosts, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders do not assume any liability or responsibility, nor do they endorse the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability arising from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts have no control over or endorsement of the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. They serve merely as distributors/interviewers, acting as passive conduits for the distribution of this podcast. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or Hosts do not warrant that the views, information, or opinions expressed in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions expressed in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, or individual.

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In this explosive conversation, Shunali Shroff and Kiran Manral unpack the return of extreme thinness, the rise of Ozempic, beauty standards, selfie culture, plastic surgery at 18, and why body positivity may already be dead. From Ariana Grande’s...

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