Some days, it can feel like all the odds are stacked against being a confident, self-assured woman in society. Between the profitability of insecurities and widespread internalized misogyny, being a female gets harder everyday. But there is so much beauty to be discovered in being women, and we should celebrate femininity. Follow along as Carols takes us through her horror stories of being an Asian girl in a predominantly white society, her favorite movie/tv show recommendations that empower women, some controversial social commentary, and much more! New episodes every week on Wednesday.
hi lovely ladies!! it's carols, and welcome back to another episode of on female disobedience! today will be delving into the phenomenon in which people of privilege feel somehow wronged by society when their privilege is taken away from them, in some way or another. we'll be discussing how my experiences as a "woman in stem" has exposed me to the problematic belief that women are privileged over men in relation to the stem field, as well as the power of empathy in combatting this problem. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while:)
3 Dec 2021
ep 15: please, can i just BREATHE?!
hello girls!! it's carols, and we are back with another episode of on female disobedience! today will be delving into the complete invalidation for women's emotions, actions, and hobbies in our society! we'll be discussing how my experiences as a brand-new nba fan have further opened my eyes to men's tendency to find fault in anything that they do, as well as potential solutions to the problematic nature in which people seem unwilling to acknowledge the issue in the first place. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while:)
28 Nov 2021
ep 14: why are you so offended?
heyyyyy qts! it's carols, and welcome back to another episode of on female disobedience! today will be delving into the relatively lesser-known topic of white/male fragility! we'll be discussing the fears that may underlie fragility, the harmfulness of being unable to acknowledge privilege, and my own experiences with white/male fragility in a predominantly white town. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while:)
10 Nov 2021
ep 13: no, your 1300 calorie "what-i-eat-in-a-day"s are actually NOT helpful
hello loves! it's carols, and welcome to another episode of on female disobedience! today will be diving headfirst into one of the most problematic, toxic industries out there: fitness! we'll be discussing topics like the recent rise of fitness influencers who actually promote eating disorders and unhealthy habits, how I've personally in the past been affected by these harmful ideals, and some recommendations for how we can combat this (including my favorite non-toxic influencers in this niche). stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while <3 :)
4 Nov 2021
ep 12: bats and boobs and butts, oh my!
hello my queens! it's carols, and we're back with another episode of on female disobedience! today we are delving into the cultural implications of halloween costumes. we'll be going into more detail about themes of cultural appropriation, beauty standards, and the sexualization of the female body, and how these are all fed to us by the media from a young age. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while <3 :)
20 Oct 2021
ep 11: my rupi kaur moment
hey cuties! it's carols, and we're back with another episode of on female disobedience! today we are diving into some of the soon-to-be-published-on-Amazon poems from my upcoming anthology dealing with body image struggles and my journey to find self confidence. we'll be talking about sensitive topics like eating disorders (bulimia, restriction, etc), hair loss that accompanies weight loss, and a brief discussion about the fourth dimension! stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while <3 :)
6 Oct 2021
ep 10: mom w/ eating disorder to daughter w/ eating disorder pipeline
hello loves!!! it's carols, and we're back with another ~long awaited~ episode of ofd! today we are talking about the mom-with-an-eating-disorder-to-daughter-with-eating-disorder pipeline, aka how mental struggles can become generational issues. we'll be delving into ideas like Freudian slips that may subconsciously instill problematic values in your (future) children's minds, the inheritability of character traits, and the importance of seeking mental help--if not for you, then for your progeny. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
29 Sept 2021
episode 9: why girls like ugly guys
hello queens!!! it's carols, and welcome back to another episode of ofd! today we are talking about the idea of the female vs the male gaze - aka, how women vs men see the world and other people. we'll be delving into topics like why girls tend to prefer skinnier, nerdier, "ugly" guys, men's subsequent confusion by women's dating preferences, and the preposterous, ludicrous nature of women written by men. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
15 Sept 2021
episode 8: my first love (no, not gabe from good luck charlie)
hello girls, gays and theys!!! it's carols, and we're back with another episode of ofd! today we are talking about first loves--but not your average crush on lil old steve from english class. instead, we're gonna delve into passions and activities that we love so deeply and intensely that we could write shakespearean sonnets about how much they mean to us. we'll be going through topics like overly self-deprecating criticism and society's glorification of young love. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
1 Sept 2021
ep 7: my burn story
hellooooo cutie patooties!! it's carols, and we're back with another episode of ofd! today we are doing a deep dive into the story of how I burned myself frying donuts in 6th grade, which I've never really explained in great detail ever. (the story itself is gonna make up the bulk of the episode, so if the message at the end doesn't resonate with you, at the least maybe it's a fun little story to listen to.) we're gonna delve into topics like self-worth based on your appearance, the impact that my doctors/nurses/hospital staff had on my stay, and the idea that insecurities do not exist in a vacuum--they are entirely formulated by society and, later, adopted by yourself. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
25 Aug 2021
ep 6: that funny feeling (life updates)
hola chicas!!! it's carols, and we're back with another episode! today we are talking about a whole jumble of things related to mental health, including the burnout that comes with living in a capitalist, merit-based society, as well as the fact that this entire summer has felt like a bust. we're gonna go through some ~hot~ topics, like setting healthy boundaries with friends, forgiving yourself for taking mental health breaks, and college app season anxiety. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
18 Aug 2021
ep 5: life is not a fight to the death
hello lovelies!!! it's carols and we're back at it again with ofd ;p today we are talking about the way society has pitted women against one another and ingrained into our minds that there is only a quota of women who can be accepted by society and the rest are scum (which is obviously bs). we're gonna hit topics like minority quotas, the myth of the "popular" kids in school, and--one of my favorite guilty pleasure tv shows--never have I ever! stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
**mini update: I might switch my schedule to posting every Wednesday, instead of Sunday + Wednesday bc of my busier schedule in the upcoming months, but we'll see. remember that your mental health and happiness always comes first!
11 Aug 2021
ep 4: u r not the enemy
hello lovelies!!! it's carols and welcome back to another (long-awaited) episode!! (sorry about the delay, more info in the episode). today we're breaching the very sensitive and controversial topic of plastic surgery and discussing whether I believe it has played a positive/negative role in society. gonna be diving into my own personal experiences of undergoing a cosmetic procedure and how it has influenced my guilt/fear of being "anti-feminist" or a hindrance to the women's empowerment movement, as well as broader topics of self-love, confidence, and beauty standards. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
1 Aug 2021
ep 3: white = beautiful?
hello lovelies!!! it's ya girl carols back with another episode (y'all can we talk about how I'm just churnin out these episodes rn-). today on the agenda is the problematic and omnipresent nature of European/white beauty standards all over the world. gonna be talking about issues like the eurocentrism in other countries, cultural appropriation, and the my own personal encounters with eurocentritic standards as a korean-american in a predominantly white town. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
29 Jul 2021
ep 2: we owe simone biles an apology
hello lovelies! it's carols ~back at it again~ with another pod episode! today we're talking about the recent "controversy" surrounding simone biles and her decision to drop out of the women's team finals for the 2021 tokyo olympics. gonna be touching on topics like the lack of mental health awareness in the professional sports industry, the importance of simone's courage to speak out on mental health, and why we all owe her an apology. stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while :)
TW: mental health, self-harm, suicide, sexual assault
25 Jul 2021
ep 1: welcome & get to know me!!
hello lovelies!! <3 welcome to the first ~official~ episode of on female disobedience!!! super excited to kick things off with a little get-to-know-me special, where I answer the "36 questions that lead to love" from the nyt. gonna be delving into the reasons I started this podcast, topics like privilege and the demonizations of femininity, and my own experiences as a korean-american! stay for a little if ur bored or just need an escape from life for a while:)
19 Jul 2021
trailer !!!
hey guys! my name is caroline, and welcome to on female disobedience, where we celebrate femininity in all of its beautiful, under-appreciated glory! thanks so much for checking out our trailer, and stay tuned for our very first episode, which will be released on sunday, july 25th! <3
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