In this inspiring episode, Bethany Burgoyne, also known as Sassy, shares their journey of embracing her body hair, challenging societal beauty standards, and cultivating self-love through bold storytelling and unapologetic self-expression. This conversation dives into personal experiences, activism, and practical self-care tips for embracing your authentic self.00:00 - Introduction to Bethany Burgoyne and podcast topic02:28 - Bethany’s background in media and activism04:33 - The concept of page one in her user manual06:11 - Childhood experiences with body hair and societal pressures09:24 - Focus on stomach and facial hair as areas of challenge11:45 - Hiding facial hair and battling unrealistic beauty standards13:08 - Turning point and rebellion against societal expectations17:30 - That time Bethany was on TV dating show19:38 - Protecting herself emotionally and mentally during public exposure22:00 - The power of community and online support networks23:44 - Communicating boundaries with loved ones regarding body choices26:13 - Understanding and advocating for PCOS and body diversity28:13 - Gendered expectations of hair growth and societal pressures30:28 - Self-care routines: grooming, conditioning, and natural remedies32:20 - Loving and appreciating body hair as part of body positivity33:36 - Sensory pleasures of touch and body hair experience34:56 - Exploring fabric and material sensations on hairy skin36:27 - Respecting personal boundaries and not sharing access to your body37:27 - Supportive grooming experiences with loved ones39:08 - Words of encouragement for those on their self-love journey40:53 - Inspiration for younger generations and representation’s importance42:14 - Final thoughts and resources for further explorationFIND SASSYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bxassy2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_thesassyshowSubstack: https://bxsassy.substack.com/ Youtube:  @_thesassyshow  Watch Tigz's episode on Sassy's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mElRBmjbWF8&t=34sABOUT TIGZ RICEHello gorgeous! I’m an empowerment photographer and videographer based in London, UK. I’m also the host of the podcast Finding My User Manual, a podcast about learning how to be human, when no one gave you the user manual.Website: https://www.tigzrice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigzriceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzriceFacebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRiceTigz Rice • London Empowerment Photographer • Legacy Building Luxury Boudoir, Personal Branding & Editorial Portraits • Available Worldwide

Summary:

In this episode of Finding My User Manual, host Tigz Rice welcomes Mat Ricardo, a multifaceted creative known for his work in cabaret, writing, and performance. The conversation explores themes of neurodiversity, the importance of structure in creativity, and the journey of self-discovery. Matt shares insights on learning, the significance of authenticity, and the creative risks he has taken throughout his career. The episode culminates in a discussion about his book, 'The Magic in You,' which encourages readers to explore their own creativity and skills.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Finding My User Manual

02:02 The Journey of Matt Ricciardo

02:56 User Manual Insights

05:55 The Solitary Nature of Learning

08:52 The Importance of Structure in Performance

11:58 Creative Risks and Juggling Knives

14:48 Theatricality in Performance

20:05 Navigating the Cabaret World

23:49 Choosing Your Own Responsibilities

27:59 The Magic in You: A Book Overview

31:01 Final Thoughts and Advice

The podcast is all about learning how to be human – especially when no one handed you the instruction booklet. Through personal stories, expert conversations, and unapologetically honest reflections, empowerment photographer Tigz Rice (that’s me!) explores what it means to understand yourself, your needs, and how to thrive in a world that wasn’t built with everyone in mind, with some of the incredible humans she’s had the privilege of meeting along the journey.ABOUT MEHello gorgeous! I’m Tigz Rice, an empowerment photographer and videographer based in London, UK. I’m also the host of the podcast Finding My User Manual, a podcast about learning how to be human, when no one gave you the user manual.FIND MEWebsite: www.tigzrice.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tigzriceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tigzriceFacebook: www.facebook.com/TigzRiceTigz Rice • London Empowerment Photographer • Legacy Building Luxury Boudoir, Personal Branding & Editorial Portraits • Available Worldwide