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The Shallow Take? What’s the harm in a face mask?Shay Mitchell has launched a children’s skincare line, and the internet has opinions.From “it’s not too late to delete this” to think pieces calling it dystopian, this release sparked a full-blown cultural debate. Is kids’ skincare just harmless self-care? A smart celebrity business move? Or are we quietly accelerating the beauty pipeline and shrinking childhood by normalising beauty rituals earlier than ever?In this episode, we unpack why this story hit such a nerve. We dive into the marketing strategy, the moral panic, the feminist lens, and what dermatologists are actually saying about skincare for kids. We also ask the bigger question: where does curiosity end and conditioning begin?Is it really that deep... or are we overthinking a face mask?Let’s dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube

Book clubs are boring… right?Today’s shallow take says they’re stuffy, pretentious, and mostly an excuse to drink wine while pretending you got past chapter three.But what if book clubs are actually having a moment?This week, we’re joined by Caitlin Curry, founder of the London Girl’s Book Club—a community of over 16,000 women and readers who’ve turned “book chat” into a genuine lifeline for friendship, connection, and belonging.We’re diving into:📚 How Caitlin built LGBC from the ground up💬 Why women-only spaces matter more than ever🤝 How book clubs create real community in an increasingly isolated world👀 And yes… some very hot takes from the LGBC community (including a Hinge date who definitely wasn’t ready)Let’s dive in.Find LGBC hereShallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYouTube

The Shallow Take? Having a baby is just what adults do… right?Except in 2025, starting a family feels less like a life milestone and more like a luxury purchase. With the rising cost of living, climate anxiety, housing insecurity, and childcare prices that rival a second rent, the decision to have kids isn’t just emotional anymore — it’s financial.In this episode, we unpack why becoming a parent feels so out of reach for so many. Is choosing not to have children a true personal choice… or a choice shaped by the world we live in? Are we selfish, realistic, overwhelmed, or simply exhausted?We explore falling birth rates, the pressure to “grow up", the myths about being childfree, and the real reasons so many millennials and Gen Z are hitting pause on parenthood.Let’s dive in. 👶✨Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTokYoutube

Nobody asked, but we had to. Welcome to The Life of a Showgirl album review... a dive into one of the most talked-about pop releases of the year.We break down how The Life of a Showgirl was marketed, the online backlash and praise, and the cultural conversation it sparked. Was it overhyped? Underrated? And most importantly... is it actually that deep?Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok

The Shallow Take? Internalised misogyny isn’t that deep… right?You’ve heard the jokes...“I’m not like other girls,”“She’s too emotional,”“Girls are just so dramatic.”But what if the punchline is actually the problem?This week on Shallow, we’re diving into the subtle, everyday ways internalised misogyny shows up in our thoughts, our words, and how we treat other women — often without even realising it.We’re talking about the messages we’ve absorbed since day one: that femininity is weakness, that women are competition, that we should shrink ourselves (and our bodies) to be accepted.So… is internalised misogyny just another internet buzzword, or is it shaping how we see ourselves and each other?Let’s find out if it’s really that deep 🎧Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok

The Shallow Take? Overconsumption is out, and underconsumption might finally be in.After years of shopping hauls, fast fashion, and feeling like every outfit needs to be worthy of the gram', are we finally done with buying stuff we don’t need?This week on Shallow, we’re joined by fashion writer and industry expert Ashleigh Cameron to talk about why less might really be more. From falling back in love with your wardrobe to challenging the constant pressure to consume, we’re asking:– Is 2025 the year we stop shopping?– Can you still love fashion without buying anything new?– Is underconsumption just another trend… or something deeper?Let’s dive into the rise of rewearing, rethinking, and reclaiming our style... without maxing out our credit cards.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok🎧 New episode out now.

The Shallow Take? Looking good is a fast track to success.But is pretty privilege actually real, or just another way we justify chasing impossible beauty standards?In this episode of Shallow, we’re diving into the link between appearance and opportunity. Does looking your best really make you more productive? Can being attractive open doors in work, dating, and life? Or… are we just stuck in a loop of performative self-improvement?We’re asking whether beauty really equals power... or if it’s all just surface-level.Let’s dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok

The Shallow Take? Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure.Fake fights, mystery “sources,” chaotic edits, we know it’s not real, but we still can’t stop watching. From Made in Chelsea to Real Housewives to Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the past decade has been a binge-worthy mess… and we’ve loved every second.But is it all harmless drama? Or has reality TV helped fuel a culture obsessed with beauty, fame, and clout?This week, we’re joined by the oracle of reality TV herself, Lottie Somers, to unpack the highs, lows, and so many confessionals.We’re asking: Is it empowering… or exploitative? How has reality TV reshaped pop culture? And is the drama ever actually real? Scripted or not, the gossip’s good.Is it really that deep? Let’s dive in.Shallow Socials!InstagramTikTok