The Gaggle

How to make and sustain friendships in your 30s (unlike Ashley Tisdale)

In this episode from our Patreon, we have a gorgeous and honest chat about friendship, navigating friend groups, our own experiences of friendships and fears around socialising. We get the origin story of Cassie and Aoife's friendship and we reflect on connection in a post-covid world. Weekly episodes on Patreon.com/TheGaggle ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Navigating Body Image and GLP-1s

In this episode, we delve into the complexities surrounding GLP-1 medications, their impact on body image, and the societal pressures women face regarding weight and appearance. We share our own experiences of weightloss, body image and question the information that shaped our opinions. We'd love to hear your stories, get chatting in the comments. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Reality Check: Unpacking the ANTM Legacy

ANTM shaped a generation’s understanding of beauty, ambition, and self-worth. For many viewers, it was aspirational television. But for the contestants, it was deeply destabilising. As media literacy grows and former participants reclaim their narratives, we’re forced to confront a bigger question: can we consume reality TV ethically? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Brooklyn Beckham and the art of the celebrity notes app apology

This week conversation delves into the recent family drama surrounding Brooklyn Beckham, particularly his horrendously cringe statement about not wanting to reconcile with his famous family. We giddily transition into the broader theme of public apologies, especially those wild ones made by celebrities via the humble notes app. We reflect on the effectiveness and sincerity of celebrity apologies, and question whether they truly address the issues at hand or merely serve as a PR strategy. Come for the Beckhams, stay for James Corden slander. Get it all in full on Patreon.com/TheGaggle ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What can we do about AI generated porn?

Join us for our first episode where we jump straight in to examine the troubling rise of AI-generated pornography. We look at the  implications of non-consensual content and its impact on society and share some alarming statistics surrounding AI porn, the addiction it fosters, and the power dynamics at play. In an effort to make sense of it all, we look at the legal and ethical considerations, the psychological effect this has on women and victims and the urgent need for intervention. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.