60 acast.com You Get Me? https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm en All rights reserved. Charlotte Vosper, Elif Akkemik Welcome to You Get Me? with Elif & Charlotte, a podcast containing feminist readings, reflections and anecdotes from two young women toeing the threshold of adulthood and trying to figure it out along the way! Having grown up with this podcast since the age of fifteen, Elif and Charlotte explore the development of opinions and critical thought on a number of societal and cultural issues and phenomena, linking all their comments to authentic, lived experiences. They cannot wait for you to listen and get involved; after all, we’re all just making it up as we go along – you get me?


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]]> Welcome to You Get Me? with Elif & Charlotte, a podcast containing feminist readings, reflections and anecdotes from two young women toeing the threshold of adulthood and trying to figure it out along the way! Having grown up with this podcast since the age of fifteen, Elif and Charlotte explore the development of opinions and critical thought on a number of societal and cultural issues and phenomena, linking all their comments to authentic, lived experiences. They cannot wait for you to listen and get involved; after all, we’re all just making it up as we go along – you get me?


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]]> true Charlotte Vosper, Elif Akkemik info+63d9921789108c00111869bb@mg-eu.acast.com 63d9921789108c00111869bb opinionatedandunderrated https://feeds.sounder.fm/5171/rss.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63d9921789108c00111869bb/1694604405949-18994edf0fb374e100e1949bda99570a.jpeg https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm You Get Me? https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63d9921789108c00111869bb 2024 the Plot?: Ins, Outs and Intentions 2024 the Plot?: Ins, Outs and Intentions Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:00:08 GMT 41:00 65a16c2f5572080017e4bd41 true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/2024-the-plot-ins-outs-and-intentions 65a16c2f5572080017e4bd41 63d9921789108c00111869bb 2024-the-plot-ins-outs-and-intentions full 28 In today's social media-inspired episode, we spend 40 minutes lamenting the role of social media in our lives... The 'ins and outs' format sees us discuss themes ranging from making intentional decisions to comparing men to guinea pigs (you get me!?). Introspection is key, but at what cost? Why did we feel more grown-up at sixteen than we do now? Join us as we reflect on new phases of life, feelings of stagnation and developing meaningful relationships.


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]]> In today's social media-inspired episode, we spend 40 minutes lamenting the role of social media in our lives... The 'ins and outs' format sees us discuss themes ranging from making intentional decisions to comparing men to guinea pigs (you get me!?). Introspection is key, but at what cost? Why did we feel more grown-up at sixteen than we do now? Join us as we reflect on new phases of life, feelings of stagnation and developing meaningful relationships.


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]]> Politics and Radicalisation: Charge of the Woke Brigade Politics and Radicalisation: Charge of the Woke Brigade Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:44:54 GMT 33:05 6571a2269c60b60011ffe0f1 true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/politics-and-radicalisation-charge-of-the-woke-brigade 6571a2269c60b60011ffe0f1 63d9921789108c00111869bb politics-and-radicalisation-charge-of-the-woke-brigade full 4 27 Do you feel frustratingly limited by party politics? Were you a radical at 15? Can you even say anything anymore? If you resonate with any of these questions, we get you! Join us in today's episode where we discuss topics ranging from identity politics and mapping political identity to phone addictions and wokes and jokes. This episode is slightly reminiscent of our older episodes, as whilst our relationship with the world may have changed, our personal politics largely have not!


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]]> Do you feel frustratingly limited by party politics? Were you a radical at 15? Can you even say anything anymore? If you resonate with any of these questions, we get you! Join us in today's episode where we discuss topics ranging from identity politics and mapping political identity to phone addictions and wokes and jokes. This episode is slightly reminiscent of our older episodes, as whilst our relationship with the world may have changed, our personal politics largely have not!


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]]> <![CDATA[Girls' Girls and Desire: Emotional Hostess with the Mostest!]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:57:00 GMT 32:16 65555d181276b4001267b35c true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/girls-girls-and-desire-emotional-hostess-with-the-mostest 65555d181276b4001267b35c 63d9921789108c00111869bb girls-girls-and-desire-emotional-hostess-with-the-mostest full 4 26 This episode appeals to all the self-proclaimed girls' girls, who can't quite believe the value of the female friendships in their lives but feel like hypocrites every time a man clambers into the picture - WE GET YOU! Centering discussions of meaningful relationships, identity and desire, this episode seeks to banish the shame and feminine notions of passivity blocking women from living full, unapologetic lives. This conversation is steered through anecdotes about men (shock, horror!) and metaphors about 'emotional hostesses' running around crowded kitchens with aprons tied so tightly that they aren't allowing themselves to breathe - you get me?


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]]> This episode appeals to all the self-proclaimed girls' girls, who can't quite believe the value of the female friendships in their lives but feel like hypocrites every time a man clambers into the picture - WE GET YOU! Centering discussions of meaningful relationships, identity and desire, this episode seeks to banish the shame and feminine notions of passivity blocking women from living full, unapologetic lives. This conversation is steered through anecdotes about men (shock, horror!) and metaphors about 'emotional hostesses' running around crowded kitchens with aprons tied so tightly that they aren't allowing themselves to breathe - you get me?


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]]> Reactionary Misandry: Dating and Hating Men Reactionary Misandry: Dating and Hating Men Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:15 GMT 31:29 651c23de8cacd500111bf02f true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/reactionary-misandry-dating-and-hating-men 651c23de8cacd500111bf02f 63d9921789108c00111869bb reactionary-misandry-dating-and-hating-men full 4 25 Is it ever justifiable to harbour contempt towards men as a women? Is it an unfair generalisation to make, and where does it stem from? Today's episode discusses the concept of reactionary misandry, the impacts of sexual harassment from a young age and heteronormative dating. Sometimes you have to admit the manhaters have a bit of a point - you get me?


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]]> Is it ever justifiable to harbour contempt towards men as a women? Is it an unfair generalisation to make, and where does it stem from? Today's episode discusses the concept of reactionary misandry, the impacts of sexual harassment from a young age and heteronormative dating. Sometimes you have to admit the manhaters have a bit of a point - you get me?


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]]> Girl Dinner: Feasting on Empty Media Girl Dinner: Feasting on Empty Media Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:00:48 GMT 32:10 651c1b8f36f45d0011cb468d true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/girl-dinner-feasting-on-empty-media 651c1b8f36f45d0011cb468d 63d9921789108c00111869bb girl-dinner-feasting-on-empty-media full 4 24 Open your pantries and grab the pickle jar, because it's time to talk about girl dinner! Today's episode delves into the way social media diminishes women through seemingly harmless 'trends', the consequent normalisation of feeling bad and how this might affect your relationships. We discuss the notion of reclaiming reductionist stereotypes and the potential risks of encouraging poor lifestyle choices under the guise of being silly little girls driven into the pits of hell by the internet - you get me?


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]]> Open your pantries and grab the pickle jar, because it's time to talk about girl dinner! Today's episode delves into the way social media diminishes women through seemingly harmless 'trends', the consequent normalisation of feeling bad and how this might affect your relationships. We discuss the notion of reclaiming reductionist stereotypes and the potential risks of encouraging poor lifestyle choices under the guise of being silly little girls driven into the pits of hell by the internet - you get me?


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]]> Rebranding and Letting Go: You Get Me? Rebranding and Letting Go: You Get Me? Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:44 GMT 33:02 6501a14dd614850011751473 true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/rebranding-and-letting-go-you-get-me 6501a14dd614850011751473 63d9921789108c00111869bb rebranding-and-letting-go-you-get-me full 4 23 Change is good... which is why we have a new look! Join us in today's rebranded podcast as we talk all things change, letting go and developing your best self. If you are holding on to emotions and concepts that no longer serve you, we hope you can take something from our anecdotes and experiences. We should probably stop replaying cringe scenarios in our heads before we go to sleep - you get me?


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]]> Change is good... which is why we have a new look! Join us in today's rebranded podcast as we talk all things change, letting go and developing your best self. If you are holding on to emotions and concepts that no longer serve you, we hope you can take something from our anecdotes and experiences. We should probably stop replaying cringe scenarios in our heads before we go to sleep - you get me?


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]]> Keep your friends close, but your trust issues closer... Keep your friends close, but your trust issues closer... Sun, 14 May 2023 14:42:37 GMT 25:59 6460f35c616b8e0011e4199c true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/keep-your-friends-close-but-your-trust-issues-closer 6460f35c616b8e0011e4199c 63d9921789108c00111869bb keep-your-friends-close-but-your-trust-issues-closer full 3 22 Friends of the world Charlotte and Elif are here to lecture you about your friendships. Just kidding.


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]]> Friends of the world Charlotte and Elif are here to lecture you about your friendships. Just kidding.


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]]> Skirts and Shame: Love to the Nth Degree Skirts and Shame: Love to the Nth Degree Mon, 01 May 2023 19:00:54 GMT 24:35 64500c6779dc8a00115fdb60 true https://shows.acast.com/opinionatedandunderrated/episodes/skirts-and-shame-love-to-the-nth-degree 64500c6779dc8a00115fdb60 63d9921789108c00111869bb skirts-and-shame-love-to-the-nth-degree full 3 21 This episode, we are broadcasting straight from the car (congrats Elif for passing!) as we discuss self-consciousness, growing up as a woman with a body and the anxiety this can provoke. We raise the topics of gratitude and passion as we navigate a world permeated by internalised misogyny and search for the love wherever we can. If this conversation resonated with you, let us know via our social media!


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]]> This episode, we are broadcasting straight from the car (congrats Elif for passing!) as we discuss self-consciousness, growing up as a woman with a body and the anxiety this can provoke. We raise the topics of gratitude and passion as we navigate a world permeated by internalised misogyny and search for the love wherever we can. If this conversation resonated with you, let us know via our social media!


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]]> Female Relationships, an Existential Crisis (and a comeback) Female Relationships, an Existential Crisis (and a comeback) Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:40:18 GMT 29:27 5fb65817-fe52-427d-a2cf-756bbbef8df8 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/female-relationships-an-existential-and-a-comeback 63d9921cbbfb5900121110f9 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 27 We welcome you back to Opinionated and Underrated as we discuss the navigation of relationships as a woman, the superficiality of male friendships and the importance of human connection. As the effects of patriarchy are all-pervasive, it is no wonder that our daily interactions are affected by femininity and the power imbalance it is a part of. After a leave of absence, we are overjoyed to be back and hope you are too! You can get involved in the conversation via our social medias:

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]]> We welcome you back to Opinionated and Underrated as we discuss the navigation of relationships as a woman, the superficiality of male friendships and the importance of human connection. As the effects of patriarchy are all-pervasive, it is no wonder that our daily interactions are affected by femininity and the power imbalance it is a part of. After a leave of absence, we are overjoyed to be back and hope you are too! You can get involved in the conversation via our social medias:

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Twitter: @CharlotteElif

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]]> <![CDATA[Victim Blaming: That's a Violation!]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:46:16 GMT 28:02 abb67aa0-71ff-46c5-ba4f-9cba050f2e6c false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/victim-blaming-thats-a-violation 63d9921cbbfb5900121110fa 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 26 To mark the 2-year anniversary of 'Opinionated and Underrated', we delve into the shameful culture of victim blaming surrounding reporting. While we would like to think we are proof of a new 'progressive age', our generation has proved us otherwise, and so we discuss the problematic protection of predators and how to identify this dynamic. Boundaries, victimisation and violation remain ungendered, and we explore how the patriarchy can interact with this experience. To those concerned that they may be a victim of violation to any extent, please reach out to the relevant organisations (below). You are not alone.

RESOURCES

Reporting Assault:

https://www.gov.uk/report-rape-sexual-assault

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/rape-and-sexual-assault

https://www.gov.uk/report-teacher-misconduct

Support:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/

https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape-and-sexual-assault/

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/abuse/

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]]> To mark the 2-year anniversary of 'Opinionated and Underrated', we delve into the shameful culture of victim blaming surrounding reporting. While we would like to think we are proof of a new 'progressive age', our generation has proved us otherwise, and so we discuss the problematic protection of predators and how to identify this dynamic. Boundaries, victimisation and violation remain ungendered, and we explore how the patriarchy can interact with this experience. To those concerned that they may be a victim of violation to any extent, please reach out to the relevant organisations (below). You are not alone.

RESOURCES

Reporting Assault:

https://www.gov.uk/report-rape-sexual-assault

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/rape-and-sexual-assault

https://www.gov.uk/report-teacher-misconduct

Support:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/

https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape-and-sexual-assault/

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/abuse/

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]]> Roe V Wade: Autonomy Abolition Roe V Wade: Autonomy Abolition Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:45:00 GMT 35:53 888be6f7-9b50-47e0-996a-a42143aa1469 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/roe-v-wade-autonomy-abolition 63d9921cbbfb5900121110fb 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 25 Due to the devastating constitutional overturning of Roe V Wade by the US Supreme Court, we discuss the evolution of our current political sphere into a place where such madness is possible, the fundamental right to autonomy and the ethics of abortion and adoption. As always, our points are strongly reinforced by the interaction from our Instagram polls and followers' messages. To our American listeners and everyone worldwide affected by this disgrace, we are so sorry; please stay as safe as possible and reach out to us and the relevant organisations (see below).

RESOURCES:

Abortion links/help:

https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion/

https://airtable.com/shrLw8oy9UTIPkpXv

https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/product/afterpill/

US abortion policy map by state:

https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/

Global abortion policy map:

https://reproductiverights.org/maps/worlds-abortion-laws/

Donation options:

https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

https://give.guttmacher.org/give/109478/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=website&c_src2=header

https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?9666.donation=form1&df_id=9666&mfc_pref=T&s_src=21RRFR0421Nav&s_subsrc=datasync&autologin=true

What is Roe V Wade and what does it mean?:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54513499

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]]> Due to the devastating constitutional overturning of Roe V Wade by the US Supreme Court, we discuss the evolution of our current political sphere into a place where such madness is possible, the fundamental right to autonomy and the ethics of abortion and adoption. As always, our points are strongly reinforced by the interaction from our Instagram polls and followers' messages. To our American listeners and everyone worldwide affected by this disgrace, we are so sorry; please stay as safe as possible and reach out to us and the relevant organisations (see below).

RESOURCES:

Abortion links/help:

https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion/

https://airtable.com/shrLw8oy9UTIPkpXv

https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/product/afterpill/

US abortion policy map by state:

https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/

Global abortion policy map:

https://reproductiverights.org/maps/worlds-abortion-laws/

Donation options:

https://abortionfunds.org/funds/

https://give.guttmacher.org/give/109478/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=website&c_src2=header

https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?9666.donation=form1&df_id=9666&mfc_pref=T&s_src=21RRFR0421Nav&s_subsrc=datasync&autologin=true

What is Roe V Wade and what does it mean?:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54513499

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]]> Calories on Menus: The Final Countdown Calories on Menus: The Final Countdown Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:45:00 GMT 44:19 6cb094ec-6bbe-498a-9c53-d4c35d4621b9 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/calories-on-menus-the-final-countdown 63d9921cbbfb5900121110fc 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 24 The government's band-aid approach to the UK's alleged 'obesity epidemic' through placing calories on menus has been a recent point of controversy, raising conversations around eating disorders, gym culture and the government's general failures in regard to providing adequate access to fresh produce. With the help of the engagement of our Instagram followers via our polls, we discuss the omnipresence of diet culture and its place in society and pop culture. 

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]]> The government's band-aid approach to the UK's alleged 'obesity epidemic' through placing calories on menus has been a recent point of controversy, raising conversations around eating disorders, gym culture and the government's general failures in regard to providing adequate access to fresh produce. With the help of the engagement of our Instagram followers via our polls, we discuss the omnipresence of diet culture and its place in society and pop culture. 

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]]> Women in Academia (sucks to be ya...) Women in Academia (sucks to be ya...) Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:45:00 GMT 45:29 0f312545-40c9-4c85-900a-4c3bfd36890f false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/women-in-academia-sucks-to-be-ya 63d9921cbbfb5900121110fd 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 23 The girls that get it, get it... Today, we're discussing all the side effects of the relationship between femininity and academia: impostor syndrome, male validation vs academic validation, aesthetic presentation, sexualisation and appeasing assumed standards. Much of the conversation is guided, as always, by the insight of our Instagram followers from our independently conducted polls, which you can get involved in at:

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]]> The girls that get it, get it... Today, we're discussing all the side effects of the relationship between femininity and academia: impostor syndrome, male validation vs academic validation, aesthetic presentation, sexualisation and appeasing assumed standards. Much of the conversation is guided, as always, by the insight of our Instagram followers from our independently conducted polls, which you can get involved in at:

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]]> Party of Hypocrites: Handing the mic to 10 Downing St. Party of Hypocrites: Handing the mic to 10 Downing St. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 21:15:23 GMT 32:47 d810da3f-0be9-4ff9-bae5-0e4b8e04c592 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/party-of-hypocrites-handing-the-mic-10-downing-st 63d9921cbbfb5900121110fe 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 27 In light of the discoveries and implications of the parties at 10 Downing St., we return to the mics to discuss the hypocrisy and inadequacy within the Conservative Party, its reflections on UK politics and how distressing it is that the masses are only just starting to share these opinions. As always, we discuss polls conducted on our Instagram story by our listeners and reference current news stories to shape our moderately irritated political sphiel!

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]]> In light of the discoveries and implications of the parties at 10 Downing St., we return to the mics to discuss the hypocrisy and inadequacy within the Conservative Party, its reflections on UK politics and how distressing it is that the masses are only just starting to share these opinions. As always, we discuss polls conducted on our Instagram story by our listeners and reference current news stories to shape our moderately irritated political sphiel!

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]]> Revisiting Rape Culture Revisiting Rape Culture Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:15:00 GMT 50:54 7df69c5e-983c-4faa-b371-a985d4d81b95 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/revisiting-rape-culture 63d9921cbbfb5900121110ff 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 26 In true Opinionated & Underrated fashion, we're breaking our hiatus with a refreshed and ever-relevant conversation around rape culture. Join us in this episode where we discuss the implications of rape culture in our lives, the ways in which it manifests, generational attitudes and rape culture within a school/professional environment. Much of this episode draws on feedback from our listeners who participated in a number of honest polls about their experiences and opinions, with some prompts proving to be very divisive. 

SOURCES:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/part/1/crossheading/rape

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/about-sexual-violence/statistics-sexual-violence/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/almost-all-young-women-in-the-uk-have-been-sexually-harassed-survey-finds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43128350

RESOURCES:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape-and-sexual-assault/

SOCIALS:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

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]]> In true Opinionated & Underrated fashion, we're breaking our hiatus with a refreshed and ever-relevant conversation around rape culture. Join us in this episode where we discuss the implications of rape culture in our lives, the ways in which it manifests, generational attitudes and rape culture within a school/professional environment. Much of this episode draws on feedback from our listeners who participated in a number of honest polls about their experiences and opinions, with some prompts proving to be very divisive. 

SOURCES:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/part/1/crossheading/rape

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/about-sexual-violence/statistics-sexual-violence/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/almost-all-young-women-in-the-uk-have-been-sexually-harassed-survey-finds

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43128350

RESOURCES:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape-and-sexual-assault/

SOCIALS:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

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]]> Cancel Culture: Shame on You! Cancel Culture: Shame on You! Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 35:16 9bb3cd22-6755-422d-9817-a746244913d5 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/cancel-culture-shame-on-you 63d9921cbbfb590012111100 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 25 WE'RE CANCELLED! Only joking...not yet ;) But isn't it annoying when people shout that as if it's an achievement? In this episode, we address how we use shame as a form of control, how excessively criticising cancel culture can deny accountability, your presence in an online space and the gravity an online herd mentality can hold. As always, we discuss insights shared from the polls on our instagram story that you can get involved with at @opinionatedandunderrated!

DISCUSSED BOOK:

"So You've Been Publicly Shamed" - Jon Ronson

SOCIALS:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

MUSIC CREDS:

https://bensound.com

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]]> WE'RE CANCELLED! Only joking...not yet ;) But isn't it annoying when people shout that as if it's an achievement? In this episode, we address how we use shame as a form of control, how excessively criticising cancel culture can deny accountability, your presence in an online space and the gravity an online herd mentality can hold. As always, we discuss insights shared from the polls on our instagram story that you can get involved with at @opinionatedandunderrated!

DISCUSSED BOOK:

"So You've Been Publicly Shamed" - Jon Ronson

SOCIALS:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

MUSIC CREDS:

https://bensound.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Eating Disorders: Shrinking Yourself into Submission Eating Disorders: Shrinking Yourself into Submission Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT 53:59 293d6ee6-b221-4670-be80-4b7d763adcbf false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/eating-disorders-shrinking-yourself-into-submissi 63d9921cbbfb590012111101 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 24 *TRIGGER WARNING – EATING DISORDERS* It’s time to acknowledge how shackled all women are by diet culture, and how this exists as a form of oppression that operates on an extremely dangerous level. Did your mother make an offhand comment about her shrinking appetite that manifested its way onto you? We thought so. Unsurprisingly, such experiences make it incredibly easy to pass our awful self-image from one person to another and build up a vicious whirlpool of self-hatred. With the anecdotal and valuable insight of our instagram followers, we tackle many branches of this spiral and shed light on a topic, that systems like patriarchy, would prefer to keep under wraps...

 

SOCIALS:

instagram/tiktok/facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

 Laurie Penny’s essay – Meat market: Female Flesh Under Capitalism

https://wordery.com/meat-market-female-flesh-under-capitalism-laurie-penny-9781846945212?currency=GBP&awaid=9111&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3IPAQhOApL6LY_PkZ7SIHsVn2kGuR3NcCQJ6L6VrYxxVJRPSbRmcDBoChhYQAvD_BwE&awc=9111_1629060853_9edfbedeb873698c4d3e0ac5da897cec

 

SOURCE:

https://www.verywellmind.com/male-eating-disorders-4140606

HELPLINES:

BEAT

Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Studentline: 0808 801 0811

Youthline: 0808 801 0711

Anorexia and Bulimia Care

Call: 03000 11 12 13

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]]> *TRIGGER WARNING – EATING DISORDERS* It’s time to acknowledge how shackled all women are by diet culture, and how this exists as a form of oppression that operates on an extremely dangerous level. Did your mother make an offhand comment about her shrinking appetite that manifested its way onto you? We thought so. Unsurprisingly, such experiences make it incredibly easy to pass our awful self-image from one person to another and build up a vicious whirlpool of self-hatred. With the anecdotal and valuable insight of our instagram followers, we tackle many branches of this spiral and shed light on a topic, that systems like patriarchy, would prefer to keep under wraps...

 

SOCIALS:

instagram/tiktok/facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

 Laurie Penny’s essay – Meat market: Female Flesh Under Capitalism

https://wordery.com/meat-market-female-flesh-under-capitalism-laurie-penny-9781846945212?currency=GBP&awaid=9111&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uKIBhA8EiwAYPUS3IPAQhOApL6LY_PkZ7SIHsVn2kGuR3NcCQJ6L6VrYxxVJRPSbRmcDBoChhYQAvD_BwE&awc=9111_1629060853_9edfbedeb873698c4d3e0ac5da897cec

 

SOURCE:

https://www.verywellmind.com/male-eating-disorders-4140606

HELPLINES:

BEAT

Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Studentline: 0808 801 0811

Youthline: 0808 801 0711

Anorexia and Bulimia Care

Call: 03000 11 12 13

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]]> <![CDATA[Blind Patriotism: It's Coming Home]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:12:29 GMT 38:34 029d49b6-c285-4327-8765-6f36caa9df62 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/blind-patriotism-its-coming-home 63d9921cbbfb590012111102 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 21 With a narrow loss at the euros under our belt, we return off-schedule to rave about the football match and how it reflects on england as a nation! We discuss the glorification of england, the problems with the violence brought on by football, and the colonial history of britain and its monarchy. We address the opinions of our football-fan listeners and tackle the overarching question of whether we should be proud to be british.

RECOMMENDED READ: 

"Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge

https://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/products/bloomsbury/why-i-m-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-paperback-book/?utm_source=AFW&utm_medium=RedBrain&utm_campaign=AFW&awc=3651_1626107801_22f96855cf0a285f9c61c2bd6b5d9253

DOMESTIC ABUSE SOURCES AND HELPLINES

https://www.unison.org.uk/motions/2019/women-members/football-and-the-rise-of-domestic-violence/

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

SOCIAL MEDIA:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

email: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> With a narrow loss at the euros under our belt, we return off-schedule to rave about the football match and how it reflects on england as a nation! We discuss the glorification of england, the problems with the violence brought on by football, and the colonial history of britain and its monarchy. We address the opinions of our football-fan listeners and tackle the overarching question of whether we should be proud to be british.

RECOMMENDED READ: 

"Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge

https://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/products/bloomsbury/why-i-m-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-paperback-book/?utm_source=AFW&utm_medium=RedBrain&utm_campaign=AFW&awc=3651_1626107801_22f96855cf0a285f9c61c2bd6b5d9253

DOMESTIC ABUSE SOURCES AND HELPLINES

https://www.unison.org.uk/motions/2019/women-members/football-and-the-rise-of-domestic-violence/

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

SOCIAL MEDIA:

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

email: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> FOMO, Nostalgia and a Pod Anniversary! FOMO, Nostalgia and a Pod Anniversary! Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT 43:48 1d775bc0-89e4-4cc9-8485-f911a9a85b64 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/fomo-nostalgia-and-a-pod-anniversary 63d9921cbbfb590012111103 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 20 HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OPINIONATED & UNDERRATED! We're kicking off anniversary month with a late night chat related to FOMO, gendering insults and gossip, the foundation of our relationship and general reflection on how we got to where we are today. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our first year, and we cannot wait to bring you bigger and better content in the future!

SOCIALS:

instagram, facebook, tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OPINIONATED & UNDERRATED! We're kicking off anniversary month with a late night chat related to FOMO, gendering insults and gossip, the foundation of our relationship and general reflection on how we got to where we are today. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our first year, and we cannot wait to bring you bigger and better content in the future!

SOCIALS:

instagram, facebook, tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> Commodifying Pride: A Month Will Do... Commodifying Pride: A Month Will Do... Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT 44:14 59c6660f-bd29-4e64-887c-a93925fb8041 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/commodifying-pride-a-month-will-do 63d9921cbbfb590012111104 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 18 Happy pride month! In this episode, we explore the history and beginnings of pride, as we delve into the intersection of queerness and upholding white supremacy, as well as rainbow capitalism, invalidating discourse, fetishisation and gender fluidity. Throughout this discussion, we reference sobering statistics and the harsh reality of the queer experience in 2021.

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Statistics sources

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/cy/node/79551

https://www.theproudtrust.org/resources/research-and-guidance-by-other-organisations/lgbt-youth-homelessness-a-uk-national-scoping-of-cause-prevalence-response-and-outcome/ 

Anti-Trans crimes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2019/11/18/murdered-hanged-and-lynched-331-trans-people-killed-this-year/?sh=3cb79cfe2d48 https://www.glaad.org/publications/transgendervictimsofcrime https://www.vox.com/2020/6/16/21292237/oluwatoyin-salau-death

Queer businesses

https://www.reviewed.com/home-outdoors/features/20-lgbtq-owned-businesses-to-shop-and-show-your-support https://www.them.us/story/queer-owned-small-business-fashion-accessories-gift-guide

Queer charities

https://www.globalgiving.org/search/?size=25&nextPage=1&sortField=sortorder&selectedThemes=lgbtq&loadAllResults=truehttps://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/come-out-trans-equality

 

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]]> Happy pride month! In this episode, we explore the history and beginnings of pride, as we delve into the intersection of queerness and upholding white supremacy, as well as rainbow capitalism, invalidating discourse, fetishisation and gender fluidity. Throughout this discussion, we reference sobering statistics and the harsh reality of the queer experience in 2021.

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Statistics sources

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/cy/node/79551

https://www.theproudtrust.org/resources/research-and-guidance-by-other-organisations/lgbt-youth-homelessness-a-uk-national-scoping-of-cause-prevalence-response-and-outcome/ 

Anti-Trans crimes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2019/11/18/murdered-hanged-and-lynched-331-trans-people-killed-this-year/?sh=3cb79cfe2d48 https://www.glaad.org/publications/transgendervictimsofcrime https://www.vox.com/2020/6/16/21292237/oluwatoyin-salau-death

Queer businesses

https://www.reviewed.com/home-outdoors/features/20-lgbtq-owned-businesses-to-shop-and-show-your-support https://www.them.us/story/queer-owned-small-business-fashion-accessories-gift-guide

Queer charities

https://www.globalgiving.org/search/?size=25&nextPage=1&sortField=sortorder&selectedThemes=lgbtq&loadAllResults=truehttps://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/come-out-trans-equality

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Let's talk: Men's Mental Health (ft. Tom Smith and Christian Fleischer)]]> Fri, 07 May 2021 10:17:59 GMT 50:32 e6bdb150-6696-496f-9581-58346dd2b177 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/lets-talk-mens-mental-health 63d9921cbbfb590012111105 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 17 *TRIGGER WARNING- MENTAL ILLNESS*

In today's episode, we discuss the societal pressures pushed on men and how that manifests into their mental health, and since this isn't our area of expertise, we spoke to two interviewees who brought unique and relatable insight. Tom Smith delved into techniques on dealing with mental health and the attitude towards it in our age group, while Christian Fleischer, a mental health professional who worked with CAHMS and Young Offenders, offers insight into how the fabric of our society fails young boys. 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/m/men-and-mental-health

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

https://www.safeline.org.uk/mens-mental-health-a-silent-crisis/

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Tiktok & Instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

Gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Twitter: @CharlotteElif

Sound creds: https://bensound.com 

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]]> *TRIGGER WARNING- MENTAL ILLNESS*

In today's episode, we discuss the societal pressures pushed on men and how that manifests into their mental health, and since this isn't our area of expertise, we spoke to two interviewees who brought unique and relatable insight. Tom Smith delved into techniques on dealing with mental health and the attitude towards it in our age group, while Christian Fleischer, a mental health professional who worked with CAHMS and Young Offenders, offers insight into how the fabric of our society fails young boys. 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/m/men-and-mental-health

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

https://www.safeline.org.uk/mens-mental-health-a-silent-crisis/

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Tiktok & Instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

Gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Twitter: @CharlotteElif

Sound creds: https://bensound.com 

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]]> The Education System: a Birth Lottery The Education System: a Birth Lottery Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:47:35 GMT 47:03 8099a3a1-297c-4954-a2d7-17592670215e false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/the-education-system-a-birth-lottery 63d9921cbbfb590012111106 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 16 In today's episode, we discuss the flaws of the UK education system and whether private school is "fair" (SPOILER ALERT: it's not!). We touch on the school curriculum and the disparities between those with state education vs private education and how covid has only made these starker. As always, we consult our listeners' response and review polls conducted on our instagram account that you can get involved in @opinionatedandunderrated  

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated,

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> In today's episode, we discuss the flaws of the UK education system and whether private school is "fair" (SPOILER ALERT: it's not!). We touch on the school curriculum and the disparities between those with state education vs private education and how covid has only made these starker. As always, we consult our listeners' response and review polls conducted on our instagram account that you can get involved in @opinionatedandunderrated  

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

Instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated,

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> #notallmen... But it sure feels like it #notallmen... But it sure feels like it Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:21:59 GMT 35:51 43dfd421-e170-494f-908d-a33ed8b66c59 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/notallmen-but-it-sure-feels-like-it 63d9921cbbfb590012111107 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 15 In this week’s unscheduled episode, fuelled by the anger of the recent news of Sarah Everard's tragic murder, we are somehow launched back into the age-old discussion of #notallmen. We discuss the reality of everyday sexism, sobering statistics and how men can help. To place this into perspective we share some disturbing anecdotes and discuss the powerful responses from ourlisteners as we try to unpack how and why it got this bad. Men, buckle up andshut the fuck up. It's our turn now. 

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> In this week’s unscheduled episode, fuelled by the anger of the recent news of Sarah Everard's tragic murder, we are somehow launched back into the age-old discussion of #notallmen. We discuss the reality of everyday sexism, sobering statistics and how men can help. To place this into perspective we share some disturbing anecdotes and discuss the powerful responses from ourlisteners as we try to unpack how and why it got this bad. Men, buckle up andshut the fuck up. It's our turn now. 

instagram, tiktok and facebook: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @CharlotteElif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> #GRLPWR: Exploiting Feminism #GRLPWR: Exploiting Feminism Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT 43:35 c5a63e06-1dbb-4e5b-bf36-afc5954d7ffb false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/grlpwr-exploiting-feminism 63d9921cbbfb590012111108 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 14 In today's episode, we unravel the nuanced subject of "feminism" and discuss a variety of topics including feeling empowered vs being empowered, the weaponisation of modern-day feminism, the exclusionary nature of liberal feminism and more! As always, we allow ourselves to get a little bit angry and challenge the suffocating notion of palatability imposed upon people affected by patriarchy.

WHERE TO FIND US:

instagram, facebook and tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> In today's episode, we unravel the nuanced subject of "feminism" and discuss a variety of topics including feeling empowered vs being empowered, the weaponisation of modern-day feminism, the exclusionary nature of liberal feminism and more! As always, we allow ourselves to get a little bit angry and challenge the suffocating notion of palatability imposed upon people affected by patriarchy.

WHERE TO FIND US:

instagram, facebook and tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

music creds: https://bensound.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Discussing Mental Health (ft. Caroline Dibnah and Sophia Morgan) Discussing Mental Health (ft. Caroline Dibnah and Sophia Morgan) Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 GMT 46:21 c38fedab-ce4c-4b52-be29-47d6acc0dd17 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/discussingmentalhealth 63d9921cbbfb590012111109 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 13  *TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL ILLNESS*  

In today's episode we discuss the romanticisation of mental illness within the media we consume and whether it has become over-normalised. We interview someone our age struggling with derealisation and how their first symptoms of mental illness were handled. We also consult a mental health professional to give us expert advice and input and helps provide us with concrete advice and resources for those struggling. As always we review the response to our polls on our instagram and give a more nuanced and intricate analysis of how the media we consume affects our psyche from day one. 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

https://www.kooth.com/

https://youngminds.org.uk/

https://cyauk.com/ 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

SOURCES:

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/release-13-reasons-why-associated-increase-youth-suicide-rates

SOCIAL MEDIAS:

intagram and tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]>  *TRIGGER WARNING - MENTAL ILLNESS*  

In today's episode we discuss the romanticisation of mental illness within the media we consume and whether it has become over-normalised. We interview someone our age struggling with derealisation and how their first symptoms of mental illness were handled. We also consult a mental health professional to give us expert advice and input and helps provide us with concrete advice and resources for those struggling. As always we review the response to our polls on our instagram and give a more nuanced and intricate analysis of how the media we consume affects our psyche from day one. 

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

https://www.kooth.com/

https://youngminds.org.uk/

https://cyauk.com/ 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

SOURCES:

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/release-13-reasons-why-associated-increase-youth-suicide-rates

SOCIAL MEDIAS:

intagram and tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com 

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]]> Setting Boundaries: Every man for themselves? Setting Boundaries: Every man for themselves? Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT 41:30 4d314b11-ba72-43b9-ac7e-bd8a9dfddd9d false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/setting-boundaries-every-man-for-themselves 63d9921cbbfb59001211110a 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 12 *TRIGGER WARNING - MENTION OF SUICIDE* Are you the 'therapist friend'? Maybe it's time to establish some *boundaries*... In today's discussion, we cover ground from toxic friends and their red flags to the inherent qualities of selfishness and their relations to mental health! As always, we review responses to polls submitted via our instagram and share personal anecdotes.

RESOURCES IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:

https://www.kooth.com/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

https://mind.org.uk/

WHERE TO FIND US:

instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> *TRIGGER WARNING - MENTION OF SUICIDE* Are you the 'therapist friend'? Maybe it's time to establish some *boundaries*... In today's discussion, we cover ground from toxic friends and their red flags to the inherent qualities of selfishness and their relations to mental health! As always, we review responses to polls submitted via our instagram and share personal anecdotes.

RESOURCES IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING:

https://www.kooth.com/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

https://mind.org.uk/

WHERE TO FIND US:

instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

twitter: @charlotteelif

music creds: https://bensound.com

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]]> New year: Same bullsh*t New year: Same bullsh*t Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT 39:33 366ebc69-3509-4615-ac21-0383b937b3f8 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/new-year-same-bullsht 63d9921cbbfb59001211110b 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 10 In the first episode of the new year, we have a conversation about the illusion of new year's resolutions and how diet culture cashes in this time of year. We expose a segment of our anti-capitalist word vomit and as always, we share personal experiences, tips, and tricks to escape the inevitable doom of consumerism. We consult our listeners' response and review polls conducted on our instagram stories that you can get involved in at @opinionatedandunderrated

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tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

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]]> In the first episode of the new year, we have a conversation about the illusion of new year's resolutions and how diet culture cashes in this time of year. We expose a segment of our anti-capitalist word vomit and as always, we share personal experiences, tips, and tricks to escape the inevitable doom of consumerism. We consult our listeners' response and review polls conducted on our instagram stories that you can get involved in at @opinionatedandunderrated

instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

tiktok: @opinionatedandunderrated

twitter: @charlotteelif

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]]> Difference of Opinion: Where do you draw the line? Difference of Opinion: Where do you draw the line? Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:30:00 GMT 46:31 97c63d87-0671-47ef-a263-47e365aadd77 false https://opinionatedandunderrated.sounder.fm/episode/difference-of-opinion-where-do-you-draw-the-line 63d9921cbbfb59001211110c 63d9921789108c00111869bb full 5 In this relaxed and conversational episode, we stray from our usual structure and engage in a free discussion about topics such as: freedom of speech, logical fallacies within debating, the influence of home life on your beliefs and using these 'politics and beliefs' to justify hatefulness. Once again, we consult polls we conducted on our instagram to further discuss these subpoints with the perspective of our listeners.

sources

http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150206-are-there-any-homosexual-animals

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-black-americans-commit-crime

instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

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]]> In this relaxed and conversational episode, we stray from our usual structure and engage in a free discussion about topics such as: freedom of speech, logical fallacies within debating, the influence of home life on your beliefs and using these 'politics and beliefs' to justify hatefulness. Once again, we consult polls we conducted on our instagram to further discuss these subpoints with the perspective of our listeners.

sources

http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150206-are-there-any-homosexual-animals

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-black-americans-commit-crime

instagram: @opinionatedandunderrated

gmail: opinionatedandunderrated@gmail.com

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