Universal fact: shimmying down into nothing but your swimsuit in front of your entire school can feel super awkward and intimidating. But for many Aussie teens, it’s an inevitable rite of passage in the school calendar. In this episode, 23-year-old Lali Gill shares how she survived her first swimming carnival experience, the anxiety she felt around her body beforehand, and what she’s learnt since about body confidence and shedding her insecurities. Full Show Notes:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modibodi.com/pages/the-red-tales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.modibodi.com/pages/the-red-tales</a>&nbsp;- Follow:<ul><li>Follow Modibodi RED on Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/ModiBodiRedInsta" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ModiBodiRedInsta</a> -</li><li>Visit Modibodi RED: http://bit.ly/37mynYy -</li><li>Follow our producers, The Peers Project: http://bit.ly/37eV6Ww -</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

09. My First Boyfriend

Welcome to The&nbsp;RED&nbsp;Tales!&nbsp;A&nbsp;candid, too-honest&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;messy and&nbsp;all-too-awks&nbsp;parts of our&nbsp;teenage years—and bodies. From&nbsp;juggling friendship groups, heartbreak, first periods and first loves,&nbsp;we’ll hear a brave young Aussie open up about the stuff no one&nbsp;dares to share. No&nbsp;judgements,&nbsp;no filter:&nbsp;just&nbsp;real,&nbsp;honest tales about&nbsp;teenhood&nbsp;today.&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.