In this day and age, masculinity is breaking stereotypes, gender roles and reinventing itself. However, traditional roles and expectations are still being required despite progression. I speak with Alec and Louis, from The Unfiltered Show, on their thoughts, perspectives on what toxic masculinity is and how it's effecting everyday man. Can we push past outdated ideals and break generational cycle of what it means to be masculine? Follow The Unfiltered Show: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dLSJyACkFl4Il9EOryUCK Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unfiltered-show/id1582875181?uo=4 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBk6WNbN1pMcxfHxbN52Kvg/featured

Seduction comes in all shapes and sizes. It's what you make of it that matters and Lucy B Luscious makes her spotlight known. Get ready to learn about the world of burlesque: through the good times and bad, the show must go on! She tells her story of how she got started, her first burlesque show, common issues and the inner works of a burlesque show. Find your seat and enjoy a real class act!  Find Lucy B Luscious: Instagram: @lucy_b_luscious Facebook: @LucyBLuscious Website: https://www.roseacademyofburlesque.com/about

Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created #chunkwave, a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen. Find his artwork and more through his social media: www.jamesdillenbeckart.com Instagram & Twitter: @jamesdillenbeck Patreon: @jamesdillenbeckart Follow the hashtag: #chunkwave and #cyberchunk

Wendy Roach doesn’t dazzle, she sparkles! Wendy tells us how she began her pageantry, life lessons and tips and tricks to shine on stage. She found that a competition brought her closer to making lifetime friends. If you want to feel empowered, motivated and ready to learn what it truly means to be a pageant queen and title holder, then listen now. She reminds everyone what hard work, perseverance and courage can get you: a lifetime achievement, longtime friends, a big title and a bigger tiara. Find Wendy Roach at all her social media: Website - https://wendymroach.com Facebook - @MsPlusIntercontinental2021 Instagram - @roach.wendy Twitter - @wrsunshine

You've seen her on your "for you" page on TikTok from her "Main Character" series, it's Rease Cassity. She is a multifaceted personality ready for the big screen. When she is not filming, she is a health coach on Instagram, trying to serve plus size bliss. We discuss her music background and transition into her tv/film and what she hopes to achieve when on and off stage. We also talk about her tv/film portrayals and Kat from "Euphoria."  Follow Rease on all her social media: TikTok and Instagram: @reasecassity

Today we dive into healthcare on a communicative level. Telehealth is universally recognized and has made waves for all patients, but in the plus size community we still face issues. Katsury explains her findings when developing the company, Bare Health with her colleague. We talk about terminology, pharmaceutical, anti-diet culture, and her company. What to give your thoughts? Share now in Bare Health's 3-minute survey: https://barehealth.typeform.com/survey?typeform-source=www.barehealth.co Visit https://www.barehealth.co/ to learn more information. Follow Bare health on social media: Instagram & Twitter: @barehlth LinkedIn: Bare Health

Charlotte Oxnam created Cue the Curves to aid all plus-size people with their shopping frustrations. We discuss how she developed the app, inspiration, her team and what lessons she learned along the way. She tells us about her background and why its essential this app is needed for our community more than ever.  You can follow Cue the Curves at www.cuethecurves.com or social media (Facebook,  instagram & TikTok)  @cuethecurves.

Alyssa tells her remarkable story about her college experience. The ups and downs of being a student can be seen as challenging, yet hardworking. However, for Alyssa she experienced her own obstacles along the way. Now she tells her story to inspire and motivate others and herself that life does get better.  Follow her on Instagram @alysssubs Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/expandthecurve

Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, activist, researcher and athlete. She holds the title of Guiness World Record for Heaviest Woman to complete a Marathon. We discuss her journey through training for a marathon, having confidence for speaking engagements, the ins and out of the diet industry, the lack of laws for weight discrimination and her personal experiences. Check out her monthly workshops: https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops Sign up for her newsletter: www.weightandhealthcare.substack.com Twitter: @danceswithfat Instagram: @ragenchastain Saucye West: #fightforinclusivity

Levana Slabodnick is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist who owns a practice, Silverlinings Counselings & Hypnosis. It is a LGBTQ+, Poly and Kink+ Inclusive. We discuss her work, her personal experience, the psychology behind body image & eating disorder issues, and the best advice when looking for a therapist. Visit her instagram @silverliningsOH or her website at www.silverliningspsychotherapy.com Support the podcast at Patreon.com/expandthecurve for exclusive content, bonus clips and more. We appreciate it!

Cass, aka ShortcakeStreams, is a vibrant young woman who is not afraid to take risks. Through her life, she overcame obstacles to be a twitch streamer. She tells us the ins and out of the platform, along with her experience. Her story matters because she is proof that change can exist. She wants to be the role model for her online community and for the plus-size and LGBT+ as well. You can follow her on twitch @ShortcakeStreams.

Karalee is a bold, "tell it how it is," woman who learned from her past experiences to be the woman she is today. Being raised by a single parent, she walks us through her childhood, body issues, the moment she redefined what it means to plus size and her role models. No one is slowing her down, because she is hard working and passionate. Check out her instagram @karahhleee!

Teresa Cedeno is a young, easygoing personal trainer and host of fitnessmanifest. Her journey to being a personal trainer came from her own experience and inspirational role models. So much from the one role model she calls it, “The Jeff Effect.” We talk about her fitness journey, how she helps her clients, famous fitness brands, popular fitness tv shows that showcased extreme weight loss and what her podcast & training can do for you. Listen to her podcast, Fitness Manifest. Follow her on Instagram @fitnessmanifest.

I talk all things film industry with Shakesha Williams. From her love of Guys & Dolls, being a Sex & The City addict, starting Harlem Fusion Studios, to creating her award-winning series, Curvy Girls Rock. Find out how she did it, the obstacles she went through, and what steps the film industry needs to take to be more body inclusive. Follow Shakesa Williams on Instagram @shakeshadw and her podcast @satwb1

Michaela loves fashion since she was a child. Through her experiences, she learned the hard truth about the industry. However, through her personal challenges she gained expertise to create special moments for her clients and her audience. Hear her story on how she got started, her relationship with the fashion industry and what she can do for you through confidence and styling.

It's bad enough that we are ostracized in society, now men make it a sport to humiliate us even more through the form of "Hogging." I discuss the terminology, the male reasoning behind the practice through research articles, a celebrity who admitted on air to participating, tv shows and movies that showcase this event and the best solution to end this ill practice.

Acting was all Katharine Scarborough wanted to do, but the roles were of the same "sad fat lady" trope. So, she wrote the perfect role for herself by creating "Big Girl." Hear how she got started, her role models, favorite tv shows and the best advice for budding actors. Follow her show @biggirlshow.

The rumors are true! We discuss all things Lizzo, from her background, music career, body positivity, and recent controversies. Is she more than what meets the eye? Let's dive deep. Follow Kayla @boo_itskayla on instagram. Like what you heard? Give us a review. We appreciate it.

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