The Polyester Podcast
The Polyester Podcast
The Polyester Podcast
Live: Do Gen Z Have A Problem With Age Shaming?
47 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 12:00 am.
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As Gen Z have aged up, they have become known for a generational distaste (at best) and fear (at worst) of ageing. But how is this expressed and how does it manifest? And why has it developed at all?


This week, hosts Ione and Gina are joined by Ellen Atlanta, author of Pixel Flesh, for an extra special live episode of the podcast at the Wellcome Collection. The three discuss sunscreens pros and cons, the fallacy of preventative tweakments and whether having a fear of ageing is an inherent part of human nature.


This is a live episode recorded at Wellcome Collection Lates, a free after-hours event. Find out more wellcomecollection.org 


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