Curls Gone Wild

Let's talk about sex baby! This week we're diving into comprehensive sex ed in schools, why it's important, and why the US epically fails at it. First, we're discussing my experience with abstinence-only sex ed and why that scarred me for life. Enjoy!

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Sources:

How To Re-Educate Yourself About Sex & Sexuality As An Adult

Ejaculate Responsibly

Sex with Emily Podcast

Girls Gotta Eat Podcast

The Circles of Sexuality

Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Happy Pride Month baddies! This week we're diving into the origins of pride, as well as discussing some fast facts in LGBTQ+ rights history. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave a review and share! See you next week!

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The History of Pride: How Activists Fought to Create LGBTQ+ Pride

Today in History – June 28

1969 Stonewall Riots

Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)

Queen Power

A Timeline of HIV and AIDS

Who Was Ryan White?

LGBTQ+ Rights Milestones Fast Facts

Welcome backkkk baddies! This week we get into what exactly a manic pixie dream girl is, its origins, and the problems that arise with the trope. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave a review and share! See you next week ;)

Sources:

The Real-World Consequences of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Cliché

Is the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Dead?

Clip joint: Manic Pixie Dream Girls

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in US YA Fiction: Introducing a Narrative Model

(500) Days of Summer

This week, we're diving right in to One Direction and all the drama that accompanied them in their 5-year stint. From assassination threats to Zayn leaving the boyband, we're digging deep into their history, as well as discussing where the boys are now! If you like this episode, be sure to share with your friends and family and don't forget to leave a cheeky lil review!

Sources:

One Direction Wiki

a deep dive into one direction drama | aka my multiverse of madness

Remember One Direction? All 5 Auditions X Factor UK

Exploring the World’s Messiest Boyband: One Direction

Zayn Leaving 1D Facebook Announcement

Welcome backkk baddies! This week we're chattin about Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's relationship and gettin a little academic about what exactly parasocial relationships are, how they can be kinda bad for you, and how/why they're used as a marketing tool (tldr: thanks AGAIN capitalism). If you like this episode please leave a cheeky little review and tune in next Thursday for more content!

Sources:

Parasocial relationships, social media, and well-being

Parasocial Relationships Are Just Imaginary Friends for Adults

Who is Matty Healy?

Fostering Parasocial Relationships with Celebrities on Social Media: Implications for Celebrity Endorsement

we're back baybeeeeee. thanks to a networking event (corporate slay), i've been inspired to get back on the pod grind. this week i get into the basics -- a quick lil intro, my story with tiktok, and why i moved to london!! don't forget to give the pod a sexy, slayful review and tune in every thursday for a new episode hehehehe see you next week xx

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains talk of body and body image, as well as spoilers for books.

Today's episode is special because I have my good friend Haley on to talk about what it feels like to be a young midsize woman in the world of dating today! We deep dive into media representation and why it's so important to us, discussing our fears of online dating, as well as have an Emily Henry book club... Enjoy!

I'm baaaack... After a year off, I decided to take back to podcasting and let everyone know where I've been for the last 12 months, as well as what my next steps are, my viral TikToks, and where the direction of this podcast is headed. Tune in next week for more fun!

Guess what? It's job hunting season! For those guys, gals, and nonbinary pals who are currently on the prowl for their next avenue in life, this episode is for you. Kathleen goes over some of the most valuable advice she's gotten from trusted sources (*ahem* her dad) and how she plans to approach the job hunting scene during the next few months. Kathleen also discusses family vacations, why she doesn't believe in cover letters, and having confidence in yourself. Good luck to everyone who is gearing up to enter into this stressful time, we can do it!

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What happens when you stop doing the sport you've been involved in your whole life? Kathleen discusses her time as a competitive Irish dancer, and what happened after she retired. TW: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders and disordered eating. 

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