Let's talk about something that almost everyone has experienced, but not enough people know how to handle — body shaming.

In this episode, I share some of my own body shaming experiences, including one that has left me in tears in her hostel room. If you've ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited comment about your body, you already know the feeling.

We're getting into:

• Why body shaming cuts so deep, even when it's "just jokes"
• What it means that these beauty standards are so deeply programmed into us that we start to internalise them ourselves
• Practical, honest ways to respond when it happens, whether it's from a stranger on TikTok, a coursemate, or someone close to home
• and so much more

This isn't a fluffy, feel-good episode, sincerely. It's an honest conversation about navigating a world that has opinions about how your body looks, and how to protect your peace in the middle of all that noise.

Let’s stay connected:

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In today's episode, we're talking about something that doesn't get talked about enough: the quiet but very real way wigs have moved from being a fashion choice to a measure of a woman's worth. We're talking about how it happens, where it comes from, and what it's doing to the way we see ourselves.

This episode covers:

• How media has shaped what "polished" looks like, and who gets to be taken seriously

• The difference between wearing something as an expression versus wearing it as armour

• Why wigs aren't the problem, and exactly what is

• How to build an identity that doesn't rise and fall with what's on your head

This is not an anti-wig episode. But your worth was never in the hair, and by the end of this episode, I hope you really believe that.

Let’s stay connected:

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IG: @ayanpella

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Everywhere you turn, someone is selling you a routine, a product, or a promise to achieve glass skin. But how did we get here? And more importantly, does it even make sense?

In this episode, we discuss the obsession with “glass skin” and what it says about modern beauty standards. From the science of what healthy skin actually looks like, to the cultural pressures that shaped this trend, this is a reality check on everything we’ve been told to chase.

We also get into:

• What “glass skin” really is (and why it’s not as realistic as it looks)

• The difference between healthy skin and “perfect” skin

• How beauty standards quietly shape your self-perception

• The role of marketing, influencers, and overconsumption

• Why doing “more” isn’t always better for your skin

• And the bigger question: why are you doing any of this in the first place?

If you’ve ever felt pressured to fix things about yourself you didn’t even notice before, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and re-centre.

Trends will always come and go, but your identity? That has to be deeper than whatever is trending this week.

Let’s stay connected:

Email: helloayanpella@gmail.com

IG: @ayanpella

X: @ayanpella_

TikTok: @ayanpella

If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might need it.

See you next time. 🤍