Heaven

From Jeremy Allen White, through Mike Feist to Barry Koeghan, the rodent men have taken over the internet and the hearts of women. But what actually makes a man a rodent man and most importantly why is it attractive?Rodent men are not the only male profile defined by social media girls in the recent years. Babygirls, Golden retriever boyfriends, hot chefs, all these groups are characterised by different traits that make them attractive for the female gaze.In this episode we analyse how these social media archetypes come around and evolve and what implications can they have on the way we view men and how they perceive themselves.💌  welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Foundation-stained containers, broken glass serum bottles, half empty skincare shelves, screams…CHAOS. That’s not a start to an apocalyptic horror movie, that’s todays Sephora.Children and tweens have overtaken the beauty stores in search of expensive skincare. The question is what for? It’s quite obvious that a 10 year old doesn’t need a £100 anti ageing serum or skin brightening drops, so why has the skincare section become an equivalent of a toy store?The rise of tween beauty influencers is a concerning phenomenon that has seen a roof rise in the past year. In this episode we discuss how this ‘trend’ came about and what its potential implications may be.💌  welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Imagine this: it’s 30 degrees outside, the sun is shining, you’ve just got out of a cold shower and you’re getting ready with your friends to go to dinner in a little Italian town - tan is your makeup and sea salt your ultimate hair product… sounds dreamy doesn’t it?In reality your sitting in a heavily air-conditioned office, drinking your fourth coffee, wondering what went wrong. Where did your hot girl summer days go?In this episode we discuss the elusive nature of summer and the countless trends that come with it. We ask whether hot girl summer is still a thing and if so, does it still mean what it used to or did it simply rebrand into yet another ‘core’.💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Is your partner away on a work trip? No problem, with the label ’open relationship’ you can now have sex with as many other people as you want, without paying the price of guilt. But be careful, terms and conditions may apply.The recent years have seen a much more open discourse regarding non monogamy and open relationships than ever before. Browsing through dating apps, it’s almost more difficult to find a single than someone who’s already in “a committed and loving, ethical open relationship”.Is this because we’re just more open to experiment in our love life or because in the age I’ve never ending consumerism, having one partner is just not good enough anymore?Tune in to this episode to find the answer to this and many other questions!💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Passion, sex and drama is what Luca Guadagnino’s movie ‘Challengers’ set out to deliver. Hailed film of the summer before it even aired it amassed a crazy publicity, with tennis-core becoming one of the most trending online search.But is it really as exciting as a good tennis game?In this episode we share our thoughts on the film, untie the love triangle dynamics and wonder is there’s more to this film than just lots of sweat?💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Power couples like Jett and Pookie, have swept Instagram and TikTok. Charming the audiences with their chemistry, cute extravagant gestures and a constant display of love and affection, they’ve gained more following than in their individual careers combined.What makes a power Couple more successful than the individual? Is it the allure of the perfect love, or maybe the promise of a happy ending, offered by people, who are REAL and more relatable than our favourite rom-com characters.In this episode we discuss how the couple has reigned in the social hierarchy through the years and what consequences does this have on our perception of relationships and our selves and individuals.💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

Gender flight is a phenomenon that has been observed for years. From nursing, through teaching to biology, men tend to abandon the fields women enter. But why are they so quick to flee? Do they feel it’s beneath them to do a “woman’s job”, or maybe they’re just scared of being upskilled? Whatever the reason, there’s no denying the severe negative effects this phenomenon has on female dominated fields, underfunding being one of them.In this episode we discuss potential causes and implications of the gender flight phenomenon and ask ourselves whether it will ever be stopped.💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com

In an increasingly globalised world, international dating is becoming more and more common. Instagram couples are turning it into a trendy phenomenon, while scientists reveal that it can lead to higher relationship satisfaction. Does this mean that dating within your own nationality is becoming passé? In this episode, we discuss the complexities of cross-cultural dating, flirting in different languages, the possible relationship imbalances between english and non-english speakers and more. Join us as we unpack the good, the bad and the ugly, and share our own experiences of dating in the multicultural landscape of London.💌 welcometoheavenpodcast@gmail.com