After a lifetime of body hate, a decade as a hairstylist and makeup artist, and becoming a mom to a little girl, I could no longer sit back and watch as women continued to feel so much hate towards their bodies. "Unbothered" is my solution wrapped up in a podcast that challenges the exhausting cycle of body hatred and body shame that many millennial and midlife women have been plagued with for decades. Instead of promising to help you learn to love your reflection, I’m offering you something ...
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When You’re Bothered By Your Body (And Don’t Wanna Be)
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23:20Hey, welcome back to Unbothered, where we remind ourselves again and again that our worth is not measured by mirrors—even though sometimes we catch a glimpse of ourselves and start spiraling. I had one of those moments yesterday, in the grocery store of all places, and I wanted to walk you through it while it’s still fresh. This episode is for thos…
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Summer’s knocking, and no—we’re not talking about “getting beach ready.” In this episode of Unbothered, I’m diving into how to truly enjoy summer in your body as it is. This isn’t about loving your body or flaunting it for attention. It’s about living your life without letting body shame keep you on the sidelines. If the thought of putting on a bat…
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In today’s episode of Unbothered, I’m talking directly to my fellow moms — especially those of us who have felt crushed under the pressure of “bouncing back” after having a baby. This episode is a real, raw conversation about the harm of bounce-back culture, the way it robs us of presence in the postpartum period, and how it completely dismisses wh…
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Perfectionism Is Killing Your Dreams — And Your Soul
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26:17Welcome back, my loves! Today’s episode of Unbothered is one you’re going to feel in your bones because we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with: perfectionism. Yep, that constant pressure to have everything just right — in our work, our appearance, our homes — is doing way more harm than good. Honestly, it’s exhausting, it’s so…
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Life After Divorce: How I Met Myself Again
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44:50Hey, hey welcome back to Unbothered. Today’s episode is a little different, a little deeper. I’m talking about divorce- not from a place of pain, but from a place of growth. I’m coming up on five years separated and three years officially divorced, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Not just on what ended, but on what began when I decided to …
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Let’s Talk About Rest — Without the Guilt
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23:56Hey hey welcome back to Unbothered! Today, I’m diving into something that's been coming up a lot lately not just with my clients, but in my own life too: rest. Specifically, why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and why it’s time to flip the script. Rest is not laziness. Rest is not a reward you have to earn. Rest is a radical act of sel…
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a big ol’ love note to everyone who’s been hiding from the camera. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll get in the photo once I lose weight,” or avoided pictures because you didn’t like how you looked, this is for you. I’m breaking down how to get more comfortable being seen, how to stop picking yourself apart in every photo, …
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Unbothered by Aging: I'm Not Doing That Anymore
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32:50In honor of my 39th birthday (yep last year of my thirties!), I’m diving into a conversation I wish more of us were having: aging, beauty standards, and choosing not to participate in the bullshit anymore. This episode is for anyone who’s ever caught their reflection and started nitpicking wrinkles or gray hairs. I’m talking about what it actually …
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The Return of “Skinny at All Costs” And What It's Really All About
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30:49Welcome back to Unbothered. Today’s episode is kind of a continuation of the first episode this season, where I talked about decentering weight loss in the Ozempic era — but I wanted to go deeper. Let’s talk about how beauty standards, body rules, and anti-fatness have always been used as tools (or honestly, weapons) against us. I’ve been seeing a …
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Breaking The Cycle For The Next Generation
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43:29Hey, hey! Welcome back to Unbothered. Today, I’m diving into something really close to my heart—why we have to break the cycle of body shame, not just for ourselves but for the next generation. I’ll be honest with you—my aha moment came when I looked at my daughter as a baby and thought, “If I’m not careful, I’m going to teach her how to hate herse…
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Decentering Weight Loss in the Ozempic Era
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28:45Hey, hey! Welcome back to Unbothered season two! Honestly, I can’t believe we’re already here, but I’m so glad you are. Today, I’m diving into something that might be a little uncomfortable at first or it might feel like a breath of fresh air. Either way, we’re going there. In this episode, I’m talking about decentering weight loss and the pursuit …
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Building A Positive Relationship with Exercise and Movement
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1:02:23Hello, hello, and welcome back to Unbothered! We’re on episode 12, and this one is extra special because I’m joined by my best friend, my client, my coach, and just an all-around badass—Amanda Towns. She’s a relationship and intimacy coach who specializes in helping people build healthy relationships after trauma. And today, we’re diving into somet…
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Dressing for Dopamine: Wearing What Brings You Joy
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23:40Hey, hey! Welcome back to Unbothered! We’re on episode 11, and today, we’re flipping the script on what it means to dress in a way that’s “flattering.” Because let’s be real—flattering has always been code for “what makes you look the smallest.” And I don’t know about you, but I’m done with that. So, let’s talk about dressing for dopamine—choosing …
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AI Images in Branding – The Good, The Bad, and The Unfiltered Truth
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24:19Hello, hello, and welcome back to Unbothered! We’re diving into a conversation today that I kicked off on social media last week because, honestly, I’m still in the process of forming my own opinion on it. I want to stay open, curious, and critical, and that’s exactly what we’re doing here. The topic? AI-generated images in branding. If you’re in t…
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Hey there! Welcome back to Unbothered. We're diving into episode 9 today, and I've got a big topic for you—the F word. No, not that F word (though you know I say it sometimes). I’m talking about the word fat. Just hearing that word might have made you feel something, right? That’s because it’s been used as a weapon for so long—as a punchline, an in…
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Breakup With Makeup? Getting Real About Your Relationship With Makeup
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23:53In this episode of Unbothered, we dive into my personal journey with makeup and why I ultimately chose to stop wearing it. Whether you're someone who loves makeup or feels obligated to wear it, this conversation will help you explore your own relationship with beauty standards. Tune in as we discuss societal pressures, self-confidence, and what it …
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Rejecting Beauty Standards As A Form Of Resistance – Part 2
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12:12Welcome back to Unbothered! Last week’s episode was just the beginning—I had so much more to say, so here we are with part two of why rejecting beauty and body standards is a form of resistance. In the last episode, I talked about how obsessing over our bodies is a distraction—one that drains our time, energy, money, and mental real estate. But tod…
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Rejecting Beauty Standards as a Form of Resistance Part 1
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21:32Hey there! Welcome back to Unbothered. This episode wasn’t originally planned, but with everything happening in the world right now, I knew we needed to have this conversation. We’re talking about beauty standards—how they’re used as a tool to keep us distracted, ashamed, and disconnected from our power. And more importantly, how rejecting them is …
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Hey there! Welcome back to Unbothered. In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s so deeply ingrained in our lives—food morality. You know those moments when you’ve said, “I’m so bad for eating this” or “I’m trying to be good by avoiding that”? Let’s unpack where those beliefs come from and why they’re so harmful. Here’s what I cover in today’…
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Why Your Inner Mean Girl Needs to Go—and How to Start
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18:44Hello, hello! Welcome back to Unbothered. It’s episode four, and today, I’m diving into a topic I think we can all relate to—how we’re such mean girls to ourselves. Sound familiar? I’m not here to tell you how to eliminate your inner critic (because let’s be real, she’s not going anywhere), but I am here to show you how to quiet her down and totall…
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Welcome back to Unbothered! In this episode, I take a deep dive into how the body positivity movement got completely derailed from its original purpose. We explore: The roots of the movement in the 1960s, advocating for respect and equality for marginalized bodies—specifically fat and disabled bodies—not a focus on beauty or self-love. How the rise…
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Unbothered! Today, I’m opening up about my journey from self-doubt and body image struggles to a place of true self-acceptance. If you’ve ever felt the weight of beauty standards or wrestled with feeling at odds with your body, this one’s for you. Here’s what we’ll cover: Growing Up in the Era of “Thin is In” I talk about th…
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1. Self-Worth Beyond Mirrors: Redefining Beauty Standards
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29:17Welcome to the very first episode of Unbothered, the podcast where self-worth isn’t measured by mirrors. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of being "unbothered"—what it means, why it matters, and how it can transform your relationship with your body and your life. Host [Your Name] shares her personal journey from self-consciousness to …
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"Unbothered" is a podcast that challenges the exhausting cycle of body hatred and diet culture that many millennial and midlife women have experienced. Instead of promising to help you love your reflection, this show offers something more liberating: freedom from being consumed by thoughts about your appearance. With a look into the big picture, so…
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