About this episode

Mal and artist Bradi Masci discuss the societal pressures on women's body image and how art can help reclaim self-acceptance.

This week, Mal sits down with artist Bradi Masci, who recently included Mal in a series of nude paintings celebrating queer figures in culture.Together, they unpack compulsory heterosexuality, the complicated relationship women are taught to have with their bodies, and how early we learn to look outside ourselves( especially to men) for approval. They explore how those messages shape everything from the way we see ourselves to the choices we make about our relationships, health, and lives.Bradi also shares how art became a vehicle for unlearning those expectations, reclaiming her own gaze, and seeing the female body outside of the rules we’ve been handed.Follow our guest at @bradimasci and @bradimasciart, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :)  👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mal

Guest: Bradi Masci

Topics covered

• body image
• compulsory heterosexuality
• queer culture
• female empowerment
• art and self-acceptance

Keywords

• body positivity
• queer figures
• self-approval
• female body
• artistic expression

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Organizations: Made It Out Media, YouHaul or YouGhost

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