Expand The Curve

27/04/2022

Speaking with Alec and Louis, I listened to what men deal with when it comes to toxic masculinity. Quite insightful to hear and very much worth checking it out! Listen now!

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26/04/2022

‘Toxic masculinity’ has its roots in Ancient Greece, and some of today’s most damaging myths around sexual norms can be traced back to early literature from the time.

25/04/2022

Louis, from “The Unfiltered Show,” makes a great point of what makes a man.

It always fascinates me to hear philosophical questions be answered through morals, values, and experience. Stay tuned on Wednesday.

19/04/2022

Need some variety in your feed? Check out these amazing 6 fat burlesque dancers ready to shake up the world, one spotlight at a time! Thank you for informing me about this amazing world!

15/04/2022

William Bustle breaks down the wall of body image through her work as a fat burlesque dancer. Powerful words.



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Studies have shown that the media’s portrayal of women’s bodies has a severely negative impact on the self-image of women and girls. But what about seeing po...

14/04/2022

In honor of our special guest, Lucy B Luscious, she got me curious on how scalable burlesque can be. I stumbled upon Burlesque parody, where seduction meets comedy. Browse through these great acts.

13/04/2022

When I asked Lucy what one piece of advice she would give, she didn't hesitate with her answer. It was an absolute pleasure learning the art of Burlesque through the eyes of a dancer & instructor. Listen now 🎧 to learn more about .

13/04/2022

"My whole body would be shaking."
Hearing women over in Asia struggling with body images breaks my heart. A fad or brand can starts as innocent but can take a terrible turn. Thoughts?

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The pressure to be thin is threatening the lives of some women in China. Being thin has always been a cultural beauty standard for women in the country, but ...

12/04/2022

Lucy B Luscious tells us her first burlesque and what a rollercoaster it was. As they say, the show must go on!
Stay tuned tomorrow to listen 🎧

30/03/2022

Meet James Dillenbeck, a self-taught artist whose artwork is brought to light through the shadows from a dear friend. He started five years ago taking his work more seriously and created , a style where punk and chunky men coexist. From his experiences and commissions, he has created various artwork of big bodied men in his own image. He balances his art with bold, vivid colors and strong, actionable poses to present plus size men in the spotlight they deserve. He is an artist redefining the perspective of big bodied men, that has always been negatively seen.

Listen now 🎧

29/03/2022

Speaking with the talented illustrator, James (), reminded me that anything is possible when there are people who support and motivate you. All it can take is☝️ one person to say yes, in a sea of “no’s.”

Allow yourself to achieve your goals & dreams.

When you limit yourself, you limit your potential.

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Stay tuned for this podcast episode tomorrow! Definitely worth listening 👂

15/03/2022

Did you know that American Pageants started because of tourism?

I’m sure you have seen a beauty pageant, whether on or off screen, but do you know what it really takes to be a pageant queen? Well, we find out from the amazing Wendy Roach(.Wendy). She holds the current title for 2021 Miss Plus Intercontinental! She talks about how she got into pageantry and what life is like before, during after winning. Let’s find out!

04/03/2022

Have you listened to the latest episode? I interview Rease Cassity, a multifaceted Internet personality who loves for the drama, literally.
Let’s get into it.

You've seen her on your "for you" page on TikTok from her "Main Character" series, it's Rease Cassity. She is a multifaceted personality ready for the big screen. When she is not filming, she is a health coach on Instagram, trying to serve plus size bliss. We discuss her music background and transit...

16/02/2022

Available to listen 🎧
Katsury (Bare Health) wants size inclusive healthcare, but she is still meeting challenges along the way. Find out how her project and company Barehealth is tackling these issues and giving us the necessities and resources available to make changes.

02/02/2022

Meet Charlotte. The Founder and CEO of Cue The Curves. Your new shopping app. Made for the plus size community by plus size community. Charlotte is a driven, logistical yet passionate woman ready to shake up plus size fashion, once and for all. Listen now on all platforms.

01/02/2022

There's more to body acceptance than you might think.

01/02/2022

Every experience we go through is a life lesson. Do we grow and develop from those moments or remain the same? Charlotte tells us her important lesson she learned when developing the Cue the Curves app. Stay tuned tomorrow to listen.

27/01/2022

Have you seen ?
In about a minute, Barbie Ferreira's Kat shows what it is to be a woman on the internet in the age of toxic positivity.

What are your thoughts on culture?
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11/01/2022

What do you think? 🤔

06/01/2022

Diet culture isn’t just fad diets, or even the diet/“wellness” industry as a whole; it’s also all the subtle, low-level ways in which certain types of bodies and foods are held up as being “good” and others are denigrated as being “bad.”
This new year, don't be duped by the native ads and influencers, it's time to be informed. To learn more, listen to the episode, "Diet industry doesn't tell you this (ft. Ragen Chastain)," link in bio.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
May you eat, drink and be merry ✨
With love, Olive 🍸

12/12/2021

Let’s do our part and .
Because I’m sick and tired, y’all.

10/12/2021

Start living your life ✨

09/12/2021

“We’re all so scared that as fat women we aren’t representing ourselves well enough on dating apps and somebody will show up for a date and be like ‘oh you fooled me,” Stewart said. “It’s a big concern, and no one really talks about it.”


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09/12/2021

Shove does not mess around, she skates around. And amazing, might I add. I can feel like skating myself. Shove is the creator of and it’s all about skating with body diversity we love to see. Check out her page and the hashtag. When was the last time you went skating?

08/12/2021

Two personalities in one room. What could go wrong? Listen more on this story on our Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/Expandthecurve to see more exclusive content.

08/12/2021

What it’s like dating as a plus-size woman…


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08/12/2021

tells her remarkable story during college. The ups and down of being a student can be seen as challenging, yet hardworking. However, for Alyssa she experienced her own obstacles along the way. Now she tells her story to inspire and motivate others and herself that life does get better. ❤️

07/12/2021

gives an insight into her college days. Being a driven go-getter she always tried to be one step ahead, but now reflects on the moment she missed and how life is after college. She also talks about her eating disorder and how it begin and spiraled. New episode out tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Tell us in the comments, what advice you would give to your freshman self (whether in high school or college)?

06/12/2021

explains the process of entering to be in the Guiness World Records for her title, “Heaviest Woman To Complete A Marathon.” Available to listen on streaming platforms.

04/12/2021

Support small businesses this holiday season! Add a bit of flair, fun and personality with these body positive, size inclusive shops. 🛍🎁
Shops mentioned with IG accounts:


Nalgona Positivity Pride
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03/12/2021

is worth tuning in. I watched her latest blog and she is so genuine, honest and relatable, it’s like hanging out with a friend. Her style is so cool and I’m jealous, haha. Check out her YouTube channel if you want to sit back, relax and have a good time!

02/12/2021

The models at plus size fashion shows mostly have an hourglass figure. Often magazine covers edit the loose skin of models and contours the body to provide a “graceful” image. Where do the lower-class, caste and differently-abled plus size women lie in the capitalist structure?

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02/12/2021

I can't wait for you guys to listen to this phenomenal woman, Ragen Chastain. I admire her so much! She is intelligent, confident, friendly and helpful. You definitely don't want to miss this episode tomorrow! Also, BONUS EPISODE with Ragen Chastain will be out tomorrow on Patreon! Great content where Ragen shares her experiences with her line of work and her favorite causes currently!

01/12/2021

BONUS EPISODE out on PATREON.
We talk about Holidays, Kyle Rittenhouse, Healthcare F-Ups and so much more. it’s Ragen episode and this one is definitely worth listening!

Starting at $1, join patreon.com/Expandthecurve for bonus content, exclusives and more.

01/12/2021

Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, activist, researcher and athlete. She holds the title of Guiness World Record for Heaviest Woman to complete a Marathon. We discuss her journey through training for a marathon, confidence for seminars, the diet industry, and her experiences.

30/11/2021

The Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED) urges state leaders to protect young people from the dangers of diet pills and muscle-building supplements. A new bill aims to address this issue. If passed, this bill will ban the sale of diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors under 18 years old and will move these products behind the counter, requiring consumers to request them directly from a pharmacist, manager, or other store supervisory personnel.

Sign the petition, share with others and bookmark for future updates! We can make difference!

https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/help-us-keep-harmful-weight-loss-and-muscle-building-supplements-out-of-kids-hands

29/11/2021

now. Don’t wait, start living.