It's Completely Fine

After the UK Government announced it's roadmap out of lockdown, the internet was hopeful for a while. With all restrictions set to be lifted on June 21st, the thought of finally being reunited with loved ones was shared by everyone. But suddenly, realising we've had a year in lockdown with not an awful lot to do, the pressure of June 21st became apparent. I speak to journalist, Tom Bedworth, about his year in lockdown and the anxieties we share about coming out of it.

The internet blew up again after Kendall Jenner posted a selfie in a super small underwear set. The reaction was surprising, with many people comparing themselves to the supermodel. This week, I speak to journalist Abbey Bamford about the internet's reaction to Kendall's selfie and what we should do when we see influencers impacting our own self-esteem.

After the online blog Zoella was pulled from an AQA exam board for sharing an article on sex toys, Twitter and Instagram went mad over the standard of sex education in UK schools. This week, I speak to Madeline Fittes about the perspectives surrounding the controversy, the realities of sex education in schools today and what they really say about how women are viewed.

What is the ick? Is being turned off by a man's mannerisms an attack on men? How common is the ick in our dating lives? What do you do when the use of emojis really turns you off? In our fifth episode, I speak to the journalist and student Sanjana Rao about the Ick and try to work out the best way of dealing with that repulsive feeling.

In our fourth episode, I talk to student and journalist, Eleanor Bowskill, about some of the most controversial TikTok trends from the last year. From "Chav checks" to veneers, we talk about some of the apparent intentions behind the trend and what we hope 2021 brings for the app.

In our third episode, I chat to the blogger Moya Richardson about how to avoid fast fashion and shop sustainable when your bank balance says no. From Pretty Little Thing's 20 pence sale to how our lives are dictated by Instagram, is okay to shop fast fashion? And if not, how can we do it right?

In this episode, I speak to Scarlett Ward Bennett about the reality of Instagram filters. From dog ears to facial dysmorphia, how should we react when Insta filters make us feel bad about ourselves?

In episode 1, we speak to students in the UK who are having to adjust to a new way of learning amid the pandemic. From the isolation of moving away, to the stress of worrying about the world on top of their own deadlines.