Shallow

Shallow Book Club kicks off with a romantasy giant - Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses.

We’re diving headfirst into the fae-filled world of ACOTAR: from plot twists and politics to wingspans and spice levels. Whether you’re deep in the Night Court or just curious about the hype, this is your all-access guide to the series that defined a genre.

Perfect for fans of romantasy, faerie smut, and strong female leads.

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The Shallow Take: Celebs are lying about plastic surgery. 

In a world where beauty is currency, what happens when the people setting the standard won’t admit they’ve had a little work done? Are celebrities protecting their right to privacy, or selling an impossible ideal the rest of us can’t afford to chase?

This week on Shallow, we’re asking:

Do celebs owe us honesty about plastic surgery, and when beauty becomes business, does silence become strategy? 

We unpack the grey area between personal choice and public influence, why beauty is now big business, and whether transparency is a fair ask, or just not that deep.

If you’ve ever wondered why everyone looks the same... or felt a little gaslit by a “just water and sleep” skincare routine - this one’s for you

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The Shallow Take: We're catching flights, not feelings ✈️

To close out Season 2, we’re talking about the big one: moving abroad. Whether it’s chasing the sun, starting over, or escaping the grind, the idea of packing up your life and heading somewhere new is more popular than ever (thanks, TikTok!).

It’s easy to believe the grass is always greener somewhere sunnier. But what’s it really like? To zoom in on the UK to Aus move (it's what we know) we’ll be diving into the dream versus the reality of travelling and making that big move. 

We hope you enjoy this episode. See you in season 3!

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The Shallow Take: We’re all dressing the same.

From that Uniqlo bag to white socks and loafers… is the algorithm dressing us?

With TikTok trends and Pinterest-core aesthetics leading the charge, has personal style become harder to curate?

We’re diving into the death of individuality, revisiting fashion eras from owl pendants to indie sleaze and bandage dresses.

Was everyone dressing the same before Instagram? Or is it just not that deep?

Let’s dive in 💦

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The Shallow Take: The pill is just a contraceptive…

In our very first guest episode (!!), we’re joined by menstrual health advocate @bethanwalters to unpack the real story behind the pill.

We’ve been prescribed it young, for cramps, acne, “regulating” our cycles - often without questioning what it’s really doing in our bodies. So is it even about preventing pregnancy anymore? Have we normalised taking hormonal birth control without understanding the impact?

We talk period pain, medical gaslighting, and ask the big one: should we be taking it at all?

Let’s dive in.

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The Shallow Take: What's the harm in self-improvement?

This week, we’re talking about the glow-up trend.

Those before-and-after videos flooding our feeds with beauty tips, routines and transformations. Some of it’s inspiring, sure. But a lot of it? Kind of exhausting.

We’re asking: when does self-improvement go too far? Are we really becoming the best version of ourselves - or just chasing a re-packaged version of the same beauty standards?

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The Shallow Take: Your friendship group only gets smaller

We all know the playbook for romantic breakups, but what happens when a friendship feels “over”? Do we face it head-on or let it fizzle out?

A serious sit-down conversation might feel childish, ghosting could do more harm than good... or maybe it’s just not that deep.

This week, we’re unpacking the messy world of friendship breakups, why they happen, how to handle them, and if they deserve the same attention as romantic ones.

Let’s dive in.

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Is thin back in... or is it just not that deep? 🙃

We unpack the rise of Ozempic and ask: should celebs be honest about using it?

From the Kardashians quietly shedding their signature curves to a full-blown return of '90s and 2000s skinny-era fashion, we trace the cultural shift that’s bringing “thin” back into style. Plus: a rewind to heroin chic, that Met Gala moment, and why we’re f*cking tired of women’s bodies being treated like trend cycles. We dive in!

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Sorry, I can't. I'm busy!

In this episode we dive into the grind of hustle culture - from working multiple jobs to stay afloat, to the constant pressure to do MORE. Is being busy a badge of honour or a sign of something more broken beneath the surface? 

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Grab a bottle and brace yourself for many shots - Lucy’s birthday wish came true, and we’re dedicating an entire episode to none other than Miss Taylor Swift.

What happens when the guitar-toting girl next door becomes a global billionaire? We’re breaking down her epic journey: the meteoric rise, the public fall, and that iconic comeback - plus those unforgettable pop culture moments (yes, we’re talking the 2009 VMAS and Hiddleswift chaos).

In Episode 13 of Shallow (IYKYK), we dive deep into the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift.

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