Thick & Thin
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratingsThe spoken diary of Katy Bellotte, a self-employed graphic designer living in New York. Each Thursday, Katy blends her personal experiences with stories from history, offering advice, laughs & some major epiphanies. She chats about living in full color, through the thick & the thin (with a dirty martini in hand).
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A thousand versions of me
April 21, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutesWe constantly focus on who we are in the present and who we want to be in the future, but it's important to remember who we were in the past and how that has helped us get to where we are and who we are today. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the many versions of myself and how all our individual journeys are more similar than we think. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/post/23536922667/sonder https://www.cbc....
I am my own worst enemy
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutesWe all deserve to be treated well by others. But what's more important is to treat ourselves with love and respect. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I admit that it's time to stop bullying myself with the constant pressure and grind to work. Because in the contest of "Who Can Be the Most Miserable?" none of us win. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66650/12-outrageous-facts-about-octopuses Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Why we crave attention
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutesHumans will always crave attention and affirmation from others. However, these factors should only supplement our self-worth, not act as a foundational base. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I decide to stop wasting time digging for answers to "why?" and "what if?" But rather stay hopeful that we will get what we deserve if we remain optimistic. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias https://ourpresidents.tumblr.com/...
Am I on the right path?
March 24, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutesHow are we supposed to know when enough is enough? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I agonize over life's uncertainty and fear that I may be on the wrong path. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/ambition-dating-men-turnoff.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The truth about influencer trips
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutesOur parents always warned us not to trust strangers online. But what about the friends we make on social media? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss my recent trip to Mexico and the truth about the close connections we all made. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Getting started is the hardest part
March 10, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutesIt's time we face our fears, break free from our comfort zones, and start taking things head-on. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I acknowledge the importance of persistence. Because in order to get to the top, we all must start at the bottom. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.thethings.com/the-truth-about-sarah-jessica-parkers-childhood/ https://www.vogue.com/article/sarah-jessica-parker-cover-december-2021 https://www.nytimes.com/1983/10/30/nyregion/a...
Dealing with zoom anxiety
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutesHave you ever felt mentally and physically exhausted after a Zoom call? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I research the psychology around our Zoom-induced anxiety and post-meeting fatigue. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/body-language https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/zoom-anxiety-is-more-common-than-you-think-heres-why#how-to-manage https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350899855_Nonverbal_Mech...
The guilty generation
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutesWe all hate feeling guilty. But, what if it's a good thing?. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I realize that a healthy dose of guilt may be just what we need to become our most authentic selves. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a31337853/how-to-stop-feeling-guilty/ https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/winchester-mystery-house https://www.winchesterguns.com/news/historical-timel...
Hiding in plain sight
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutesWhat's better than a good mystery? A man with emotional intelligence. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I give you all an update on my dating life and talk about the 11-day disappearance of the world-famous author, Agatha Christie. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/books/agatha-christie-vanished-11-days-1926.html https://www.agathachristie.com/about-christie https://ew.com/books/agatha-christie-disappearance-excerpt/ https://www.wa...
Dating & DNA
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutesLet's agree to start being pickier when it comes to relationships. And stop blaming ourselves if the connection doesn't last. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I talk about the dating world; and discuss the story of the great and under-appreciated Rosalind Franklin. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/FemaleDatingStrategy/comments/slzhli/are_most_high_value_women_doomed/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-cont...
Sacrifice & success
February 03, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutesIs it now or never? We may want to do it all, but at some point, we have to realize that just because we can, does not mean that we should. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I go over the varying definitions and portrayals of success. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/failurebeforesuccess.com/vera-wang/amp/ https://tellersuntold.com/2019/11/01/2019-10-31-eui2s4qve6p6x3kg5ihh7gh9xsuesb/ https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2016/03...
Flying too close to the sun
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutesIs working hard genuinely worth all of the stress? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dig even deeper into our generation's obsession with the constant grind of work culture. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/26/business/against-hustle-culture-rise-and-grind-tgim.html http://www.lewislibbyschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Icarus-Myth-Questions.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Overwhelmed & overworked
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutesI think it's finally time we hit pause and take the time to reflect on our lives. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I unleash my feelings of stress and anxiety from struggling to maintain a proper work/life balance. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://bit.ly/3FDMKJd https://culturacolectiva.com/photography/victorian-headless-portraits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fifteen minutes of fame
January 13, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutesWhile living in a generation so focused on instant gratification and obsessed with likes and views, sometimes ignorance can be bliss. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I realize that a life without fame may be better than 15 minutes of glory. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fifteen-minutes-of-fame.html https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/s0m4yq/til_about_louis_antoine_duke_of_angoulême_a_king/ https://courses.lumenle...
Why haters hate
January 06, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutesWhat goes on inside the mind of a troll? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dive deep to discover the history of internet trolls and reveal the psychology behind the hatred-fueled comments. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.findapsychologist.org/parasocial-relationships-the-nature-of-celebrity-fascinations/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll#Origin_and_etymology https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/projection https://www.researchsnipers....
Our obsession with forbidden fruit
December 30, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutesWe all hate being told what to do. It's a tale as old as time. So in this episode of Thick & Thin, I try to discover why. Why is it human nature to crave what we can't have? Is it for thrills? For power? For knowledge? Or perhaps, all of the above. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/streisand-effect https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedceleb/the-unflattering-photos-beyonces-publicist-doesnt-want-you-t https://fellowprimo.com/herostratus-a-...
The truth about the female orgasm
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIt's time to stop faking it. Because what's better than sex? Sex with an orgasm. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I research the history and biology of female pleasure to discover why women have orgasms. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/14-crazy-things-that-people-of-the-middle-ages-seriously-believed-433410/ https://www.durex.co.th/intense/editorial-contents/sexpert-chat/coming-through-the-ages-the-history-of-the-female-or...
Is there still sex in the city?
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutesI did it, guys. I met my idol. The woman who made feminism sexy and my true inspiration — the one and only: Candace Bushnell, famed writer and creator of Sex and the City. So, let's take things from the top and learn how she started it all. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jul/31/candace-bushnell-my-family-values https://www.notablebiographies.com/newsmakers2/2004-A-Di/Bushnell-Candace.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021...
All that glitters isn’t gold
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutesWe all deserve to be a bit selfish in order to heal and focus on our well-being. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I navigate the struggles of being in toxic relationships and encourage you all to find the strength to walk away. So, please use this episode as a sign that something must change. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.shmoop.com/shakespeare-quotes/all-that-glitters-is-not-gold/meaning-then.html https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/all-t...
The truth about the pill
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesLet's all take a moment to thank Margaret Sanger and all those who advocated for women's reproductive rights. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we travel back to the 1900s' to learn the history of a popular birth control method, otherwise known as — the pill. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/birth-control/history-of-birth-control#modern-methods https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/chastity-belt.htm https://www.allure....
Got milk?
November 25, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesWe all know that drinking milk is essential for strong teeth and bones. But with the internet's glaring hatred over dairy milk and the rising popularity of alternatives – oat, almond, soy – is milk no longer cool? In this episode of Thick & Thin, let's go back to the '90s to find out how California made milk sexy again with the icon Got Milk? campaign. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.fastcompany.com/40556502/got-milk-how-the-iconic-campaign-came-to-be-...
Are we all narcissists?
November 18, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutesHas a particular smell ever triggered a specific memory? Well, in this episode of Thick & Thin, I describe how the scent of buttery popcorn brought me back to my 17-year-old self to remember the days of dealing with past friendships and insecurities. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Narcissus-Greek-mythology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything is a mess
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutesLife can be messy. But rather than be ashamed, we should embrace the chaos. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I share the craziness of my current work schedule and the stress that comes along with it. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I was light & he was just there
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutesDid you know that Priscilla Presley is an actual icon? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I detail the true and, by today's standards, scandalous relationship between the young Priscilla Wagner, and the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.elvispresley.com.au/priscilla/ https://www.mylifetime.com/she-did-that/june-7-1982-priscilla-presley-opened-graceland-to-the-public https://people.com/books/how-lisa-marie-presley-told-linda-th...
Repeating history in relationships
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutesWe all want to know what it's like to feel worthy and chosen in love. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I reveal my true birthday wish and ponder over my past relationships to discover a repeating pattern. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.medicalconfidence.com/blog/those-that-fail-to-learn-from-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it-winston-churchill/ https://www.quora.com/Can-history-repeat-itself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Luck & randomness
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesDo we create our own luck? Or is it random? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I strive to discover the true definition of luck and why humans are so obsessed with being lucky. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reinvent-yourself/201412/we-make-our-own-luck https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-purpose/201911/can-you-accept-the-randomness-life https://psychcentral.com/lib/patterns-the-need-for-order#2 Learn more about ...
Halloween history & turning 26
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutesSince spooky season has finally arrived, let's dig our claws into the origins of all things Halloween. From costumes to trick-or-treating, why do we celebrate this night in search of our favorite candy? // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.bustle.com/articles/190544-why-do-we-dress-up-for-halloween-the-origin-of-this-tradition-is-pretty-interesting https://www.livescience.com/16677-halloween-superstitions-traditions.html https://www.differencebetween.com/d...
Pizza Proposals & Instagram
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesFall is officially here! And in this episode of Thick & Thin, we get all warm and fuzzy as I tell the cutest and possibly strangest wedding proposals stories — from pizza sponsorships to celebrity accounts and real-life rom-com moments. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.brides.com/story/the-best-celebrity-proposal-stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stress & Salt
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutesWe have all used or heard the phrase, "Take it with a grain of salt." But where did this expression come from? Let's try to find out. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I also discuss my latest project — a new podcast! Made in Manhattan is all about navigating life in your twenties, from relationships to work and everything in between. Check it out! // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/648536/take-it-grain-salt-meaning-and-origins Lea...
Sex & the Cabinet
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesSex, war, and presidential scandal: an all too familiar combination. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we go over a U.S. History lesson not taught in school — the Petticoat Affair. Our hero, Peggy Eaton. A woman known for her lurid past, caused chaos in the Presidential Cabinet when she married the Secretary of War, John Eaton. An event that ultimately resulted in the resignations of multiple Cabinet members. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://daily.jstor.org...
Beauty queens, murder & the mob
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode of Thick & Thin, we dig deeper into the life and death of Thelma Todd: a want to be teacher turned beauty queen and later into a silent film actress. However, following the night of a star-studded dinner party, Todd was found lifeless in her car — golden-haired curls still intact. Even though her death was ruled as a suicide, others have suspected something different. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-...
An apology to my body
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesLet's all stop and apologize. Apologize to our current and past selves for upholding unrealistic body expectations burdened on us by societal pressure. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we decide to take a step back from the war on cellulite and learn to reevaluate our relationship with our bodies. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.greekmythologyinart.com/the-three-graces-rubens.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/785g89/cellulite-used-to-be-chill https...
Polar opposites & coffee
September 02, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesGuys, I think it's time we catch up. So, let's get a bit personal. In the first half of this episode of Thick & Thin, I share stories about my current dating roster and express the varying lifestyle choices of being in your mid-to-late-twenties. While during the latter, I reveal the history of everybody's favorite source of caffeine — coffee. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: “The Story of Coffee,” a documentary directed by Liam Dale https://www.businessinsider.com...
The fairy wife
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesBridget Cleary: A wife, a seamstress, an egg-seller, and possible fairy? In this episode of Thick & Thin, we lean a bit on the darker side to discuss Ireland's deeply-rooted fear of the two-winged mythological creature—the fairy. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: Bourke, Angela. The Burning of Bridget Cleary. New York: Penguin, 2001. https://vagabondtoursofireland.com/fairy-ireland-irish-mythology https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1895/04/22/102455570.pd...
A royal catfish & diamond affair
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesReal-life or Lifetime movie? Let's find out. In this episode of Thick & Thin, we travel back to 18th century Versailles to learn the story of Jeanne de La Motte: a catfish and con artist who stole the most expensive piece of jewelry in France. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://historydaily.org/affair-diamond-necklace-facts-stories-trivia https://www.britannica.com/event/Affair-of-the-Diamond-Necklace https://queensransom.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/a-real-fake-...
Why we hate photos of ourselves
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesFrom selfies to group photos, we have all taken awful pictures of ourselves. Because of this, we must remember that for every glamorous post we see on Instagram, dozens of takes end up deleted. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I aim to uncover the science of why we often stress when looking at ourselves in photos. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.wired.com/2015/01/whats-up-with-pictures-yourself/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/jou...
Why we’re superstitious
August 05, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesFriday the 13th is just around the corner! But what is the history surrounding this unlucky day? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I look into the roots of many popular superstitions in hopes of discovering the truth. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.insider.com/history-origin-people-superstitions-2018-4#ancient-romans-believed-that-mirrors-contained-fragments-of-our-souls-so-breaking-a-mirror-signified-a-break-in-someones-health-and-well-being-1 https:...
This is what dreams are made of
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutesDreaming is incredibly powerful. But why do we dream? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I review different psychological interpretations of dreams and reveal how dreams protect us as we sleep. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://legomenon.com/dreamcatcher-meaning-legend-history-origins.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2814941/ https://time.com/5925206/why-do-we-dream/ https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/learning-rewires-brain https:...
Let them eat cake
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesWhy do we celebrate birthdays with cake? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I detail the reign of the infamous French Queen, Marie Antoinette, and discover the origins of birthday parties. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: The Marie Antoinette Diet: Eat Cake and Still Lose Weight https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-marie-antoinette-diet https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-marie-antoinette https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/tamer...
Bikinis & bombs
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesFree the belly button! In this episode of Thick & Thin, we travel back 75 years ago to discover the risqué origins of the now-popular, two-piece swimsuit—the bikini. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-bikinis-inventor-guessed-how-much-it-would-horrify-the-public-6914887/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Crossroads https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3094966/what-rihann...
Real life isn’t a romantic comedy
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutesWe should all be the main characters in our story. However, in this episode of Thick & Thin, I reveal the sad truth that life won't always be like our favorite romcoms. Even so, we must always remember to find joy in the mundane. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/love-is-not-a-permanent-state-of-enthusiasm-an-interview-with-esther-perel https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/sex-story-the-woman-who-wont-have-sex-un...
The truth about alcohol
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesIs breaking the seal a myth? Let's find out. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the truth about the effects of alcohol, our next day hangxiety, and advice on how to survive the morning hangover. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Treat Yourself at: https://analuisa.com/thick Sources: https://www.redonline.co.uk/health-self/a529612/what-is-hangxiety/ https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-philadelphia-story-the-10-best-quotes-from-the-classic-movie.html/ https:...
Why we lie
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesThe truth is: we all lie. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I investigate the history and psychology behind lying. From small fibs to major falsehoods, why are we inclined to lie? // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23744006.2015.1060080 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/201909/why-women-fake-and-no-longer-fake-having-orgasms https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/report...
The summer of not settling
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutesPride is here! In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss life in New York; and we celebrate love by examining a significant turning point in the LGBTQIA+ community—the Stonewall Riots. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Treat Yourself at: https://analuisa.com/thick Sources: Stonewall Uprising documentary via Amazon Prime Sylvia Rivera's Account of the Riots | Socialist Review Stonewall Beginnings & History | Time Why did the mafia own the bar? | PBS The Stonewall Riots | Br...
Lady & the day drink
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesLet them drink! In this episode of Thick & Thin, I travel back in time to discover the history of cocktail parties and appreciate the heroic women who fought for our right to publicly day drink. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Treat Yourself At: https://analuisa.com/thick Sources: 'No Unescorted Ladies Will Be Served" | JSTOR Three Martini Lunch | Forbes LADIES' BOOK OF ETIQUETTE, AND MANUAL OF POLITENESS. First Lady of the Plaza | Esquire Clara Bell Walsh | Bricks and M...
Trading Hollywood for royalty
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutesIs love in the air? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I gush over an unexpected meet-cute with the boy next door over an air-conditioner and delve into the life and death of Grace Kelly—a Hollywood starlet turned princess. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Treat Yourself At: https://analuisa.com/thick Sources: The Legend of the Grimaldi Curse | Independent.ie Hollywood Royalty | NewYorker Hitchcock x Grace Kelly | Offscreen The Barbizon Hotel | Vanity Fair Grace Kelly and Pri...
First date jitters & catfish stories
May 20, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesWe all experience nerves and anxiety when dating. But why? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I examine the psychology behind first date jitters and our need to be liked. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: How To Unlearn Your Need To Be Liked | The Shine App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The untold history of dating apps
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesWhere do technology and love meet? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the humble beginnings of matchmaking: from personal ads to swiping right; society has come a long way in search of finding the one. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: Slutty Summer NY Post Article "Marriage Planning Service" Punch Card Love via Stanford Mag The History of Personal Ads "Operation Match" via New York Times "Operation Match" via The Crimson Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
In love with a serial killer
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesLet's talk about twisted love stories. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dive deep into the psychology behind falling in love with serial killers and our obsession with true crime. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: Serial Killer Lovers | CNN The Story of Veronica Compton Why We Love Binging Crime Shows | Psychology Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A look into forbidden Hollywood
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re venturing back to old Hollywood. I discuss the Hays Code; also known as the fine line that dictated what could be shown on screen. From extreme censorship to today’s well-known movie rating system, we look back at old Hollywood movies to see how far we’ve come. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: The Hays Code Full List Hollywood's Hays Code | Men's Health Frankly My Dear | Wikipedia What The Hays Code Did For Women | NewYorker Le...