Ep. 36 | Spoiler Alert: You Were Never Too Much

After a much needed break, Melanie returns to The Culture of It All with a new sound, new energy, and a heartfelt reminder that you were never too much. In this episode, she shares what inspired her new digital zine Full Volume — a fat, nostalgic, rebellious love letter to those who grew up not seeing their bodies represented in the glossy pages of their favourite teen mags. Melanie unpacks the evolution of the show, why softness can be political, and how fat joy, rest, and rebellion all coexist.Things to check out:Full Volume: The Autumn Issue — Melanie’s fat-positive digital zineMelanie’s guest episode over at Nope That’s Not NormalPinterest board for Full Volume: Autumn ‘25Thank you for listening to The Culture Of It All! this podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive early posts, bonus material and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber on Substack. Come say 'hello' on social media! You'll find episode content on Instagram stories. Looking for more conversations around the politics of fashion? Join me on TikTok Until next time, pals — keep showing up, speaking up, and taking up space.