11 episodes

Welcome to halfway! The podcast where guests and I meet halfway to have respectful and engaging discussions on gender related topics.

Halfway Sara Goolam Hossen

    • Society & Culture

Welcome to halfway! The podcast where guests and I meet halfway to have respectful and engaging discussions on gender related topics.

    EP 11: HOW TO break free from diet culture

    EP 11: HOW TO break free from diet culture

    In this episode, registered dietitian Eleni Agresta teaches us how to break free from toxic diet culture through helpful advice on how to eat healthy and balanced meals. She also continues answering questions from the halfway community.

    Special thanks to Eleni for guesting!


    Eleni’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all.bodies.nutrition
    Eleni's podcast: https://anchor.fm/allbodiesnutrition/ 

    Thats a wrap on SEASON 1!! In the meantime, stay tuned for season 2 and more fun stuff on our instagram, @halfwaythepodcastofficial

    RESOURCES:


    (Eleni’s recommendation) Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works Book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole 

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    Instagram @halfwaythepodcastofficial
    Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast
    https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast 

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    • 19 min
    Diet culture w/ a Dietitian: Are you sure you want to eat that?

    Diet culture w/ a Dietitian: Are you sure you want to eat that?

    In this episode, registered dietitian Eleni Agresta joins me to share her expertise on diet culture, more specifically why it is not healthy or scientifically accurate. She also answers questions from the halfway community.

    Special thanks to Eleni who was super easygoing and engaging to talk with 3

    Eleni’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all.bodies.nutrition

    Eleni's podcast: https://anchor.fm/allbodiesnutrition/ 

    Join us next week for part 2 of our discussion which focuses on advice and suggestions from Eleni on how to break free from toxic diet culture & build healthier eating habits! Eleni also continues to answer questions from the halfway community.

    RESOURCES:


    (Eleni’s recommendation) Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works Book by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole
    Corumination, diet culture, intuitive eating, and body dissatisfaction among young adult women https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/pere.12364

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    Instagram @halfwaythepodcast2
    Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast

    https://linktr.ee/halfwaythepodcast 


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    • 21 min
    Sexism in the Top Charting Songs

    Sexism in the Top Charting Songs

    THIS WEEK, I TALK:

    The misogynistic lyrics in popular songs, including:

    Rapstar by Polo G

    Becky by championxiii

    Without you by Kid Laroi

    Astronaut in the Ocean by Masked Wolf

    Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke

    Every Chance I Get By DJ Khaled

    Thot shit by Megan Thee Stallion

    You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift

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    • 17 min
    Nice Guys Finish Last

    Nice Guys Finish Last

    In this episode, Julie, Mohinee and I talk about the Nice Guy Phenomenon, what it means, our thoughts on it and our experiences with it.

    THIS WEEK WE TALK


    What is a "nice guy"?
    Why "nice guys" aren't actually nice
    Why the friend zone is a myth
    How to spot a "nice guy"
    Tips on how to be a genuine nice guy

    Special thanks to Julie and Mohinee who were such fun guests to have.

    Julie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_gnany/ 

    Mohinee's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohinee.b/

    Join Halfway on our other socials!

    Instagram @halfwaythepodcast

    Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast

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    • 42 min
    Hot Girl Bummer?

    Hot Girl Bummer?

    In this episode, Grace and I talk about the ways social media can help enable Eurocentric beauty standards, as well as all things confidence, i.e. what it means to us, our journeys with it and tips on how to obtain it.

    Episode breakdown:


    Hot girl summer: harmless phrase or does it sexualise women?
    Glow up trends: empowering or objectifying?
    Grace's journey with developing confidence
    What real confidence means to us
    Our tips on how to achieve genuine confidence

    Special thanks to Grace who was an amazing guest. Make sure to check out her socials:


    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mimzylover05/
    Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/gracism
    Instagram: @gratorade 
    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gratorade?
    Twitter: @gratorade

    Join Halfway on our other socials!


    Instagram @halfwaythepodcast
    Tiktok @halfwaythepodcast 

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    • 48 min
    Get in Loser, We're Going to Stare at Women

    Get in Loser, We're Going to Stare at Women

    In this episode, Akina, Raaid and I conversation on the male gaze, this time focusing on the ways we can unconsciously feed into the male gaze, the beauty standards we face as a result of the male gaze, as well as how it bleeds into our everyday life.

    Episode breakdown:

    - Eurocentric beauty standards and their impact on the male gaze

    - How the media upholds these beauty standards

    - Men’s obsession with staring at women

    - How race has impacted our experience with the male gaze

    - How men can be allies

    Special thanks to:

    · Raaid Mollabux ig @raaid_m ( https://www.instagram.com/raaid_m/ )

    · Akina Wong ig @no_more_than_two ( https://www.instagram.com/no_more_than_two/ )

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    • 39 min

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