body trends: an audio essay (2002 called, it wants its unattainable beauty standards back)

buckle up, hotties. this might be one of our best episodes yet. this week, we're talking all about how our bodies are not trends, and how we need to opt out of this damaging fad. we get deep into our thoughts on plastic surgery, the generational trauma of women needing to conform, the wealth and privilege needed to keep up with the trend cycles, our personal insecurities that body trends have created - like we said, this is a good one. in this essay we will - (and hint hint: stay tuned for next week's episode, when we'll be back from our europe trip and ready to spill some fun stories!) articles we mentioned: buzzfeed article on women's ideal body types through history, today article on the "perfect" body type vs the average anya's favorite: classical focus playlist on spotify, spa headband kylie's favorite: lemon lime olipop need advice? submit what's getting you down for our upcoming advice column episode! email us at [email protected], dm us on instagram, or submit through our anonymous suggestion box (insta and suggestion box linked below). submissions will be kept anonymous regardless of how you submit! make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on instagram ⁠⁠@twodegreeshotter⁠⁠! if you're listening on apple podcasts, leave us a review - it really helps us out! looking for your new favorite sustainable period care products? shop viv for your v! use code "TDH15" to get 15% off your purchase at ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/39qd3op⁠⁠. if you have any suggestions for topics you want to hear us cover, feel free to send them using our anonymous suggestion box: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2WAjznf.⁠