In this episode, registered dietitian Eleni Agresta teaches us how to break free from toxic diet culture through helpful advice on how to eat healthy and balanced meals. She also continues answering questions from the halfway community. Special thanks to Eleni for guesting! Eleni’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all.bodies.nutrition Eleni's podcast: https://anchor.fm/allbodiesnutrition/  Thats a wrap on SEASON 1!! In the meantime, stay tuned for season 2 and more fun stuff on our instagram, @halfwaythepodcastofficial RESOURCES: (Eleni’s recommendation) Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works Book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole  Join Halfway on our other socials! Instagram @halfwaythepodcastofficial Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast  Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

In this episode, registered dietitian Eleni Agresta joins me to share her expertise on diet culture, more specifically why it is not healthy or scientifically accurate. She also answers questions from the halfway community. Special thanks to Eleni who was super easygoing and engaging to talk with <3 Eleni’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all.bodies.nutrition Eleni's podcast: https://anchor.fm/allbodiesnutrition/  Join us next week for part 2 of our discussion which focuses on advice and suggestions from Eleni on how to break free from toxic diet culture & build healthier eating habits! Eleni also continues to answer questions from the halfway community. RESOURCES: (Eleni’s recommendation) Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works Book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole Corumination, diet culture, intuitive eating, and body dissatisfaction among young adult women https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/pere.12364 Join Halfway on our other socials! Instagram @halfwaythepodcast2 Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast  Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

THIS WEEK, I TALK: The misogynistic lyrics in popular songs, including: Rapstar by Polo G Becky by championxiii Without you by Kid Laroi Astronaut in the Ocean by Masked Wolf Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Every Chance I Get By DJ Khaled Thot shit by Megan Thee Stallion You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift Join Halfway on our other socials! Instagram @halfwaythepodcast Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast  Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

In this episode, Julie, Mohinee and I talk about the Nice Guy Phenomenon, what it means, our thoughts on it and our experiences with it. THIS WEEK WE TALK What is a "nice guy"? Why "nice guys" aren't actually nice Why the friend zone is a myth How to spot a "nice guy" Tips on how to be a genuine nice guy Special thanks to Julie and Mohinee who were such fun guests to have. Julie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_gnany/  Mohinee's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohinee.b/ Join Halfway on our other socials! Instagram @halfwaythepodcast Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast  Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

In this episode, Grace and I talk about the ways social media can help enable Eurocentric beauty standards, as well as all things confidence, i.e. what it means to us, our journeys with it and tips on how to obtain it. Episode breakdown: Hot girl summer: harmless phrase or does it sexualise women? Glow up trends: empowering or objectifying? Grace's journey with developing confidence What real confidence means to us Our tips on how to achieve genuine confidence Special thanks to Grace who was an amazing guest. Make sure to check out her socials: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mimzylover05/ Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/gracism Instagram: @gratorade  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gratorade? Twitter: @gratorade Join Halfway on our other socials! Instagram @halfwaythepodcast Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast  Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

In this episode, Akina, Raaid and I conversation on the male gaze, this time focusing on the ways we can unconsciously feed into the male gaze, the beauty standards we face as a result of the male gaze, as well as how it bleeds into our everyday life. Episode breakdown: - Eurocentric beauty standards and their impact on the male gaze - How the media upholds these beauty standards - Men’s obsession with staring at women - How race has impacted our experience with the male gaze - How men can be allies Special thanks to: · Raaid Mollabux ig @raaid_m ( https://www.instagram.com/raaid_m/ ) · Akina Wong ig @no_more_than_two ( https://www.instagram.com/no_more_than_two/ ) · Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

Todays episode I give you guys a brief overview of feminism for beginners. I hope you guys enjoy learning with me! Episode overview: Brief history of feminism The different waves of feminism Different types of feminism + my thoughts on them, focusing on: Liberal feminism Radical feminism Environmental feminism Intersectional feminism The tea about the @feminist instagram account Join us on instagram @halfwaythepodcast to tell us what you thought of todays episode or to make sure you don’t miss out on any extra content! Thanks to: Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot RESOURCES: https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/feminism-womens-history http://www.gender.cawater-info.net/knowledge_base/rubricator/feminism_e.htm https://open.uct.ac.za/bitstream/item/3395/thesis_hsf_2009_ramtohul_r.pdf?sequence=1 https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2019/03/04/australia-colour-fight-womens-suffrage https://feministwritersfestival.com/big-girlboss-energy/ https://www.iqpartners.com/blog/4-hiring-bias-study-statistics-that-may-shock-you/ https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/why-employers-favor-men https://www.britannica.com/topic/ecofeminism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

In this episode, Akina, Raaid and I delve into the male gaze and how it has impacts how we perceive ourselves and others. Episode breakdown: · Feelings of self-consciousness and how this relates to the male gaze · The defence mechanisms women develop as a result of the male gaze · The socialisation of men to perpetrate the male gaze · Sexism in children at single-sex versus co-education schools · Our paths to becoming more confident Special thanks to: · Raaid Mollabux ig @raaid_m ( https://www.instagram.com/raaid_m/ ) · Akina Wong ig @no_more_than_two ( https://www.instagram.com/no_more_than_two/ ) · Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot RESOURCES: · A Test of the Objectification Theory: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1471-6402.2004.00118.x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

Todays episode features Jason and Alia. Together, we discuss our unconscious gender biases, focusing more specifically on those formed as a result of our social environments in order to create awareness on the unknown prejudices you may have. Segment 1: - The shame behind boys or girls liking the colour pink - The human nature behind wanting to fit in which enforces the stereotypes and biases we have - The influence of unconscious biases on our career choices Segment 2: - We delve deeper into the influence of unconscious biases on our career choices - Women not being encouraged to be as ambitious as men - The differences between mens’ and womens’ stereotypical role in society - The relationships between children and their mothers versus with their fathers. - Are women biologically more empathetic than men? SOURCES: - Empathy: Gender effects in brain and behavior: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5110041/ - Are women the more empathetic gender? The effects of gender role expectations: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12144-020-01260-8.pdf Special thanks to: ·   Alia Jaufeerally https://www.instagram.com/aliajauf/ (@aliajauf on ig) ·   Jason Fon Sing https://www.instagram.com/jasonfs1701/ (@Jasonfs1701 on ig) · Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Don't forget to subscribe or review Halfway! Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/halfwaythepodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message

Todays episode is a continuation of last weeks conversation with Raniyah and Ayush, however this time we focus on womens’ experiences in public from street harassment to the treatment of women as commodities in night clubs. Segment 1: Our experiences walking in public or using public transport The objectification of women through street harassment Feeling invincible when walking with a male companion The normalisation of and our experiences with street harassment The regulation of girls’ school uniforms which encourages the “boys will be boys” rhetoric Segment 2: Nightclub culture Women’ desire to gain approval from men + the internalised male gaze Stranger hookups: power move or source of validation? The importance of open, respectful discussions and self-reflection The gaslighting of people who speak up against discrimination or micro-aggressions The treatment of woman as commodities in night clubs Special thanks to: ·   Ayush Poolovado https://www.instagram.com/poolovadooplutocrat/ (@poolovadooplutocrat on ig) ·   Raniyah Hosenally https://www.instagram.com/raniyahhosenally/ (@raniyahhosenally on ig) · Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot Don't forget to subscribe or review Halfway! Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/halfwaythepodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/halfwaythepodcast/message