From The Diving Board

Let's unpack the irony of the offline trend - is posting about offline hobbies hypocritical? Who better to ask than a birdwatching content creator, Jonah Lafferty.This is a Change My Mind episode, a segment on the From the Diving Board podcast where you get to be involved too. Each episode I post a prompt on Instagram and you get to respond. In today's episode we set out to debate the following: In an era of brain rot & AI, “offline content” performs well but rarely changes behaviour.Jonah's Instagram Jonah's Photography Jonah's TikTok ⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺work with me! [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthedivingboardCharli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatssSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/birdwatching, social media, offline content, authenticity, AI, brain rot, nature, community, digital age, hobbies

Feeling like someone turbo charged your hamster wheel without your consent? Constantly feeling a sense of urgency when doing mundane tasks? Wondering how you'll ever escape the constant need to go faster? Don't worry, same. Let's deep dive from a sociology lens - it's not just you.work with me: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthedivingboardSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/

Let's talk about Coachella - how did we get here? Despite years of music festivals being inherently counter-cultural, Coachella feels different. From recent footage of crowds barely dancing, to the festival's heavy commercialisation, what does Coachella mean for our culture? And why does it feel so dystopian right now...timestamps:00:00 Introduction05:00 Brandchella06:55 Music festivals & counterculture18:40 The spectacle of Coachella39:24 This feels dystopianwork with me! [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatssSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/

moving to Melbourne & decorating my apartment using mostly secondhand finds! thank you for tuning in xxsocials:Instagram , TikTok & Substackwork with me: [email protected]:00:00 the Melbourne move!03:40 Pinterest inspo & checklist05:57 the empty living space07:31 bathroom storage hack08:45 5 secondhand shops, 1 day14:50 art, decor & more charity shops17:42 do you want the house tour!?

We're unpacking the horseshoe theory: is it actually possible to be so far right that you're left? How did the multi-billion dollar wellness industry seemingly flip from liberal leftist groups to right-leaning carnivores & tradwives? Spoiler alert: it's not as complicated as it seems, and many saw this coming from miles away... let's dive in!Source list on YouTube.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatssSubstack: https://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/Contact: [email protected]

How is it that the words of Epstein are being taken more seriously than words of thousands of women victims? And by 'more seriously', I only mean fractionally. What do we do with all this rage? Why do we feel so numb? And how do we deal with the shame that comes with female anger?timestamps:00:00 female rage03:20 why we feel so numb10:22 “difficult women” or a difficult system?14:31 gender polarisation & extreme views19:28 why anger feels so uncomfortable24:24 “right-wing” women & why we put up with lessCharli's InstagramCharli's TikTok Charli's Substack

A week in my life! My 26th birthday, organising my life & musings on how to stay disciplined without the pressures of a 9 to 5...Thank you for being here and making this reality possible. I am so grateful!Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's SubstackCharli's YouTube⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺contact: [email protected]

Deep diving into the 'Lesbian Renaissance' of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism, and what sexual curiosity and exploration looks like in 2026.Learn more about FEELD here: https://feeld.onelink.me/TRZt/FTPDtimestamps:00:00 background06:33 the lesbian renaissance 13:36 Sabrina Carpenter & heterofatalism18:26 language & identity24:21 “Girl crush” & “lesbian chic” media30:57 safety, legislation & celebrity allyship⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's Substacksource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l... business enquiries only: [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Change My Mind, the podcast segment where you get to have a say too!Today we’re discussing the ethics of true crime - why we’re so morbidly fascinated with unsolved mysteries, whether it teaches us important information about criminal behaviour, and whether it adequately addresses serious questions about the police and justice system that so many true crime cases hinge on. Disclaimer: this video includes non-graphic discussion of SA and crime.Video essay recommendation by Maggie Mae FishSources on YouTube.Charli's InstagramCharli's TikTokCharli's Substack

Pantone chose ‘cloud dancer’ as colour of the year for 2026 - a shade of white. Most people are buying greyscale cars and neutrals have never been more in. In 2026, the 'new ugly aesthetic' suggests that vibrant colour and garish design is a rebellion. So what are the origins of minimalism? Spoiler alert: it’s fascist...socials!https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardhttps://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatsshttps://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/business enquiries only: [email protected]:00 everything feels grey06:43 colour is political16:42 minimalism is… racist? 23:07 the new ugly aesthetic25:37 why Trump hates brutalism33:26 Pantone’s white is tone-deaf

Grab a tea, grab a coffee this ones a chill one to listen to as you clean, commute, shower etc etc. Thank you so much to all your responses, follow on Instagram (@fromthedivingboard) to contribute to next month's episode. And a hugeeee thank you to the wonderful Peggy for joining! Find Peggy on Instagram: @_peggyrose⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺business enquiries only: [email protected]

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Designed to go viral with a focus on intensity and ambition, Hyrox reflects everything that Gen Z craves right now: self-optimisation, a cult like community and extreme discipline. But... why? What is it about pushing ourselves that is so enticing to us? And what if our desire to self-optimise wasn't entirely our own, but influenced by decisions politicians made 40 years ago...⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺⁺˚⋆｡°✩₊✩°｡⋆˚⁺Music: Joe SilverFollow for more!Instagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss Substack: https://substack.com/@fromthedivingboard

Everyone's talking about going analog, but are we ready to make the jump? Even if we are - how do we get there? In this episode we unpack where this trend came from, the rise in AI slop, the lack of ownership that we have over media when it's digitised, and whether we can ever really escape social media algorithms even if we do decide to log off... Let's dive in!Outfit from @coldwashonly_Get involved by sending a submission to @fromthedivingboard on Instagram - keep an eye out for Change My Mind prompts!Instagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss00:00 intro03:07 the situation08:42 we've all got the ick11:38 we don't own anything18:46 is this all performative?

As us Aussies (& southern hemisphere friends) enter the Summer, I thought it might be a good time to reshare this episode on suntanning. We know suntanning is bad for our health, but why do we even want to tan our skin in the first place? Let's unpack where the trend comes from, and its links with race, class and health. Thanks so much for tuning in! See you next fortnight with a brand new episode! xxInstagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss

What are we locking in for? Unpacking the 'religion' of self-optimisation culture & locking-in as an aesthetic as we approach the new year. How to avoid burn-out & stay ambitious without having to set new year's resolutions that make us feel worthless... let's talk about it!& THANK YOU for all of the love this year!!! I truly am beyond grateful for your support. Make sure to follow the podcast to keep up with any new uploads! Bring on 2026 xxxInstagram: @fromthedivingboardTikTok: @charlichatss00:00 intro01:18 thank you!05:05 the December of it all06:54 The Great Lock In of 202518:38 new year, new me23:20 a better way to make resolutions28:12 my burnout experience

Earlier this year, Avi Schiffman’s poster campaign for his brand Friend—an AI-pendant promising to “listen, respond, and support you”—was vandalised almost as soon as it hit New York’s subway walls. Yet while critics mocked the idea of an artificial ‘friend,’ Schiffman smiled; the backlash was part of the plan. In this video, we unpack the loneliness epidemic, what friendship looks like under neoliberalism, and why AI companionship is becoming appealing in a world that worships convenience and rejects friction.Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]:00:00 intro04:00 loneliness & the internet10:34 anti-social media17:22 frictionless friendship22:05 is it all just rage bait?29:30 our conflict avoidance crisis

A few weeks ago, British Vogue did the impossible - she broke the internet with long form content. The article was called ‘Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?’ and everyone had something to say about it. Today we’re unpacking the theme of ‘decentering men’ from a slightly different angle - is it men we should blame, or systems of patriarchy & capitalism (& can it be both?)Huge thank you to Chanté Joseph for starting this incredible conversation! Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠Tiktok⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]:00:00 intro01:45 is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now?11:35 the vacuum of it all27:05 ‘single’ as an aesthetic33:37 echo chamber mentality

thank you for watching!! xxFollow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Tiktok <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]:00:00 intro04:16 Bali, the Paradise Myth & moral absolutism15:40 influencers in Afghanistan21:48 ‘self discovery’ through tourism 26:40 do travel boycotts work?33:50 final thoughts

Why is it that women are far more likely than men to have 'buy now pay later' debt? From morally questionable 'girl math' advertising to rebrand debt as 'cute,' to regulatory loopholes and sneaky marketing - let's dive into the world of buy now pay later. We'll also unpack whether the buy now pay later industry has 'commercialised' social welfare payments, and take a look at recent regulatory amendments in Australia.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed, please hit follow, rate 5 stars & leave a comment!Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠Tiktok⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]:00 intro01:08 the rise in cute debt09:03 eat now, pay later12:10 the commercialisation of social security14:53 the gendered market19:06 new Australian regulations

Ocean Vuong recently stated that cringe culture is holding us back from following our dreams - but why is the fear of being cringe so pervasive among young people right now? A chit chat podcast episode unpacking surveillance culture, our obsession with being 'nonchalant' and widespread apathy, and how these factors may influence our fear of judgment. Thank you for listening!! So curious to hear your thoughts!! Make sure to follow, rate 5 stars & leave a comment xxx timestamps:00:00 cringe culture04:00 Ocean Vuong & surveillance culture10:40 idolising nonchalance 17:18 redefining ‘cringe’21:30 I am cringe but I am free

Unpacking nostalgia as both a cultural coping mechanism and a political tool, to examine its role in shaping online identity as well as mobilising conservative political movements.Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]#tradwife #tradwives #2016core #nostalgia #genz #genalpha

What I've been reading recently & whether I think they're worth the hype (they are) xxxxFollow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]

What do Sydney Sweeney & American Eagle's 'good jeans' advert and Jojo Siwa's constant rebranding suggest about personal branding, outrage marketing, and the commodification of identity? Is there ever anything harmless about profiting off of anger and outrage? And how does this look in an era of increasing political polarisation, echo chambers and rising intolerance? Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]

Why do relationships feel so strained right now? Let's unpack the capitalist history of marriage, the nuclear family, and why centring platonic friendship could be the solution we all need right now. Also... we have been selected as a Spotify RADAR Creator!! THANK YOU for supporting FDB - so much love!Follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]

What does the Bezos-Sanchez wedding represent in an era of major wealth inequality, and what's the solution? Let's unpack whether charitable donations by the extreme wealthy are enough, what taxing the rich really means, and whether billionaires should exist...at all.Based on the incredible theory of limitarianism by Dr Ingrid Robeyns. Follow along on ⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠Substack⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]

Gen Z have decided that Carrie Bradshaw is the ultimate villain & should be booted off SATC. Yet without her flaws, would Carrie even be worth watching? Let's unpack the unrealistic standards that we hold female protagonists to, and why now, more than ever, we need more flawed female characters on screen.Follow along on Instagram, Substack, YouTube <3Source list found on YouTube.Business enquiries only: [email protected]

The Cannes Film Festival decency rules brought a conversation about 'decency' in fashion, and whether celebrities have gone 'too far' in revealing their bodies on the red carpet. Is this just another case of policing what women wear? Or does the conversation run deeper - how are women's bodies portrayed in public spaces, and who gets to undress?

I quit TikTok! So I'm sharing the long form media I've been consuming instead of (or in addition to... let's be honest,) doomscrolling. Listen to hear my recommendations on books, substack pieces & articles to read at the moment!Follow me on Instagram, Substack & YouTube!

Psst! Did you hear? Gossip may not be AS bad as you think it is - well... in certain contexts, and depending on whose talking... actually I just heard this on the grapevine & may not have the facts straight so you should probably just listen to find out more...From rumour spreading & slander to whisper networks that exist to support oppressed people in society - what do we actually mean when we condemn gossip, and is it as bad as we think? In this episode we unpack gossip from a critical feminist perspective & consider its role in the #MeToo movement, among others. Follow me on Instagram.#MeToo #gossip #feminism #criticalfeminism #thewhitelotus #bridgerton

Why are teens using wrinkle cream before they have wrinkles? Why is baby botox booming before 25? How does politics shape our views about beauty? From anti-aging influencers to a total erasure of older women in media, this video unpacks how our culture turned aging into a crisis... and why we’re so scared of it happening to us. socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charli.chats...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatss

From Ozempic to the pilates body to the AI chubby filter on TikTok, it's no question that our social media feeds are starting to give mid-2000s (in the worst possible way). It feels like we're collectively unlearning any efforts to achieve body positivity and neutrality, and I want to know why. Are beauty trends a microcosm for what's happening in the political and social zeitgeist, and if so, what does the resurgence of skinny mean? Instagram: @charli.chats TikTok: @charlichatss #pilatesbody #skinnytrend #bodypositivity #beautytrends #thebeautymyth #y2k #feminism #tiktoktrends

Let's get chatty about the quarter life crisis. Are you in it? Or are we just living in an era of excessive self-optimisation culture, cost of living increases and an obsession with anti-aging... Instagram: @charli.chatsTikTok: @charlichatssSubstack: https://charlichats.substack.com/#quarterlifecrisis #genz #selfoptimisation #tiktoktrends

Kamala is brat, Trump has weird vibes and Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time performance was political commentary. Today we're unpacking how pop culture & politics are barely distinguishable, whether modern media has shaped this, and what the 'attention economy' means for culture. This episode was inspired by OliSUNvia, "drowning in entertainment: the age of distraction", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJZ5Y... - I highly recommend for a further deep dive into this topic!Follow me on Instagram!

From Victoria Beckham’s working class childhood to gentrification in the streets of Fitzroy Melbourne… what’s with the obsession with appearing less wealthy than you really are? Let's unpack quiet luxury, 'homeless chic', Naarm-core and what this all means in the context of an oligarchy & increasingly splintered leftist spaces...timestamps:00:00 intro02:42 quiet luxury in different fonts10:31 Naarmcore, gentrification & ‘broke’ students15:54 tall poppy syndrome17:46 romanticisation of poverty20:27 the oligarchy of it all 25:00 the empathy drought27:17 final thoughtsFollow me on Instagram.

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode I reflect on my experience solo travelling & unpack what loneliness means, and how it differs from solitude… Follow me on Instagram. #loneliness #solotravel #alone #lonely #lonelinessepidemic

From Sonny Angels to Stanley Cups, gen z has a new(ish) obsession with collecting things. But when does collecting become overconsuming, and who do we blame for its impacts? Is overconsumption always bad? Let's dive in!Follow me on Instagram & TikTok.

Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health? Follow me on Instagram. #Tanning #SkinCancerAwareness #BeautyStandards #Blackfishing #ArianaGrande #Kardashians #TanlinesTrend

Welcome back to From the Diving Board! What’s on my bingo card for 2025? We’re talking pop culture, internet trends, politics and media. A big shoutout to Nicky Reardon for the inspiration, you can find his video linked here. Follow me on Instagram. #trendpredictions #media #fashion #internetculture #jojosiwa #narasmith

Welcome back to From The Diving Board!In this video, we use the recent controversy surrounding Matilda Djerf and Djerf Avenue as a diving board to investigate the world of influencer-led fashion brands at large.With a rising sense of disillusionment about influencer-led fashion brands, we take a deeper look at the challenges these brands face in meeting customer expectations. Is it possible for any fashion brand to be truly ethical in an industry built on exploitation? Join me as I dive into the true cost of success as a CEO in the industry.Follow me on Instagram#matildadjerf #djerfavenue #influencerbrands #fastfashion #ethicalfashion #mollymae #maebe #tala #gracebeverley

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we explore the intersection of conservative values, choice feminism and traditional gender roles across mormon trad wife content and ‘girl’ culture on social media. Is it okay to enjoy this content under the guise of irony? Or are we dehumanising the experience of womanhood? Let’s dive in. Follow me on Instagram. #tradwives #narasmith #ballerinafarm #cleangirl #justagirl #girldinner #girlmath

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we unpack why we're craving upbeat music while our economies remain...in the gutter. Are Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter pioneering a new wave of recession pop? Let's dive in. Follow me on Instagram #charlixcx #chappellroan #sabrinacarpenter #recessionpop

Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we dive in and ask why so many relatable influencers attended fashion week, and question whether luxury fashion brands are using relatable influencers to hide scandals, lies and exploitation. Follow me on Instagram #luxuryfashion #emmachamberlain #fastfashion #olivianeill

Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we're unpacking the obsession with crochet, its history and the feminist politics that underpin its success as a cult favourite hobby. Follow me on Instagram #crochet #fastfashion #genz