Gym Culture, Male Gaze, Ozempic, & Toxic Beauty Standards | Papaya Talk

Summary

In this episode, we’re exploring various topics related to fitness, body image, and beauty standards. It begins with a discussion about going to the gym as a woman, Nadia’s experience with the male gaze at the gym, and feeling intimidated by the male-dominated weight room. The conversation then shifts to the use of medications like Ozempic for weight loss and the influence of social media on beauty trends. We also discuss the desire for cosmetic procedures like Botox and lip fillers, as well as the challenges and costs associated with maintaining beauty routines. We conclude with a desire for expert advice on toxic ingredients in beauty products.

Chapters

00:00 Going to the Gym as a Woman

01:30 Feeling Intimidated at the Gym

03:00 Mansplaining at the Gym

04:52 Motivations for Going to the Gym

07:40 Discussion on Ozempic

09:07 Using Medications for Weight Loss

10:34 Extreme Methods for Changing Appearance

16:45 Desire for Botox and Lip Fillers

20:21 The Process and Cost of Eyelash Extensions

22:18 Nail Extensions

23:09 Concerns about Toxicity in Beauty Products

26:01 Negative Experiences with Skincare Treatments

28:04 The Cost and Risks of Botox

29:11 The Need for Expert Advice on Toxic Ingredients

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