Hi!! Coming up on today’s show… a very nostalgic episode all about Hannah Montana!!

With the 20th anniversary “Hanniversary” all over our feeds, we had to dive in. We’re focusing on one episode from the tv show, “You’re So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You”, using it as a lens to explore the rise of teen skincare and how beauty standards are showing up earlier than ever.

Taylor puts her marketing hat on, Gel brings the body image lens, and we finish with a little Hannah Montana: The Movie nostalgia and a chat about our thoughts on the recent 20th anniversary special.

Gel recommended listening to Shameless meets Working Hard: the BTS of building a multi million dollar podcasting phenomenon.

Taylor recommended watching Project Hail Mary.

This week’s research:

• Teenage girls’ TikTok skincare regimens offer little to no benefit, research shows: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/09/teenage-girls-tiktok-skincare-regimes-offer-little-to-no-benefit-research-shows
• Trendy skin care for tweens & teens: is it safe? : https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/trendy-skin-care-for-tweens-and-teens-is-it-safe.aspx
• Pediatric Skin Care Regimens on TikTok: https://publications.aap.org/journal-blogs/blog/32348/Children-Using-Skin-Care-Regimens-That-They
• When kids are obsessed with skin care products: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/when-kids-are-obsessed-with-skin-care-products
• Australia Teenage Personal Care Products Market Size & Outlook: https://deepmarketinsights.com/vista/insights/teenage-personal-care-products-market/australia
• Who buys skincare products in Australia?: https://my.nzte.govt.nz/article/who-buys-skincare-products-in-australia
• The teen skincare craze and its impact on mental health: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-clarity/202409/the-teen-skincare-craze-and-its-impact-on-mental-health

The content we discuss:

• Hannah Montana (Disney Channel, 2006–2011)
• Hannah Montana: The Movie
• The 20th “Hanniversary” special

Your hosts are Angelica Pupillo (@thisisyourbody_nutrition and @gel.pupillo) and Taylor-Jade Kennedy (@taylorjadekennedy). You can also follow the pod (@whatwewerefed).

This podcast was produced by us! We are new to this, so we would love your support. Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify really helps us know that you like the show. We would also love it if you could share this episode with a friend so more people can find us.

Thank you so much for listening, we’re so grateful!

Hi!! Coming up on today’s show, a delicious episode all about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!!

With Easter just around the corner, we thought a movie centered around chocolate was the perfect choice! We’re going to deep dive the way Augustus is depicted in the movie, and how this has potentially influenced the way so many generations view people in larger bodies. With Easter just around the corner, we also wanted to use this episode as a way to talk about navigating body image and food guilt over the long weekend.

Gel recommended following Amber Yackzan (@amberyackzan) on Instagram for hair inspo!

Taylor recommended making a Jam Donut Cake (New York Times recipe - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025647-one-bowl-jam-doughnut-cake) and watching the Chef’s Table Pastry series in particular Episode 1: Christina Tosi and Episode 3: Jordi Roca.

The content we mentioned:

• The Relentless Fatphobia of Children's TV (Rowan Ellis) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l81kaiF1wyc&t=1877s
• Why You Overeat (& what to do about it) | Lyndi Cohen TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XntmoxZhMrU

Your hosts are Angelica Pupillo (@thisisyourbody_nutrition and @gel.pupillo) and Taylor Jade Kennedy (@taylorjadekennedy). You can also follow the pod (@whatwewerefed).

This podcast was produced by us! We are new to this, so we would love your support. Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify really helps us know that you like the show, we would also love it if you could share this podcast with a friend so more people can learn about us!

Thank you so much for listening, we’re so grateful!!

Hi!! Coming up on today’s show... you wanna be on top??

Yes the time has come to unpack THAT Netflix documentary and the show the proceeded it, America’s Next Top Model! We’re going to cover how the show was created, the body shaming that took place, the makeovers and the ripple effect of this show for both the contestants and the viewers.

Just a content warning before you listen, we do explore themes of disordered eating and eating disorders. If either of these topics are close to you, please listen with care. For support you can reach out to The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Gel recommended reading ‘Beyond the Body Bully’, by Bev Aisbett and Dr Rebecca Reynolds & listening to the ‘Curse of: America’s Next Top Model’ podcast series hosted by journalist Bridget Armstrong.

Taylor recommended reading ‘Evenings and Weekend’ by Oisin Mckenna.

The articles we mentioned:

• Tyra Banks Isn’t Sorry Enough in Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model - https://www.thecut.com/article/tyra-banks-netflix-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model-review.html
• ‘The real legacy of ‘ANTM’ was showing young people how to hate their bodies’ - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/americas-next-top-model-reality-check-eating-disorder_n_69989c3de4b069f4556c60cc
• ‘The cost of beauty: analysing eating disorders and body image in fashion culture through Next Top Model Competitions’ - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387737396_The_Cost_of_Beauty_Analyzing_Eating_Disorders_and_Body_Image_in_Fashion_Culture_through_Next_Top_Model_Competitions
• “Say that to the anorexic girl: Eating disorders and America’s Next Top Model” - https://dc.cod.edu/hcir2009/5/
• 'There was cruelty': How America's Next Top Model became a TV horror show - https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260213-how-americas-next-top-model-became-a-tv-horror-show

Your hosts are Angelica Pupillo (@thisisyourbody_nutrition and @gel.pupillo) and Taylor Jade Kennedy (@taylorjadekennedy). You can also follow the pod (@whatwewerefed)

This podcast was produced by us! We are new to this, so we would love your support. Clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify really helps us know that you like the show, we would also love it if you could share this podcast with a friend so more people can learn about us!

Thank you so much for listening, we’re so grateful!!