We talk about the pieces of art, words, and media we treat like modern scriptures—the things we return to for comfort, clarity, or direction. From poems to fashion shows, we unpack what grounds us.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We chat about what community means in practice, what it takes to build strong community, and how to find yours.

Relevant Links

@bynthabiseng on Instagram

“What Do We Owe Each Other?” Sylly Podcast Episode

“Love on a Timeline with Esther Perel” What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast Episode

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk about the pressure young women are facing to get (and stay) skinny, how thinness became politicized and how fascism preys on women's self-doubt to keep us in line.

Further Reading

Eliza McLamb, “It’s Never Over” Substack Essay

Sisipho Mbuli, “Fascism thrives on women's self-doubt” Substack Essay

“Internet Thin Culture Is Back” by Michelle Santiago Cortés (The Cut)

“How the far right is using thinness to radicalise women and teen girls” by Lois Shearling (openDemocracy)

“We Still Suck at Talking About Celebrities’ Bodies” by Chantal Fernandez (The Cut)

The paradox of online “body positivity” by Rebecca Jennings (Vox)

“On keeping women skinny so they don’t get too powerful” Substack Essay

Leave us a voicemail and follow us on Instagram at @cryaboutit_pod.

For general inquiries and advertising questions, email us at heycryaboutit@gmail.com.

Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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