Pretty Furious
Pretty Furious
Podcast Description
From Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hytes Hagan comes Pretty Furious, a show dedicated to validating the female experience, challenging societal norms, and driving conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, Pretty Furious aims to inspire women use to the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their anger.
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The podcast focuses on themes related to the female experience, challenging societal norms, and current events affecting women. Episodes address topics like maternal mortality, fast fashion, gender equity, and the psychological impacts of cults, exemplified by discussions with guests such as Vanessa McNeal, Shannon Leyko, and Paige Connell, allowing a critical exploration of women's anger as a force for change.
From Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hytes Hagan comes Pretty Furious, a show dedicated to validating women, challenging societal norms, and driving conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, Pretty Furious aims to inspire women use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.
In this episode, Maggie and Mallory delve into the world of wellness grifters, focusing on the pretty pink plastic packaging queen herself: Lauren Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential. They explore the origins of the blog, its evolution into a popular podcast, and the controversies surrounding it. This episode highlights the impact of social media on health trends, the business of podcasting, and the ethical implications of misinformation in the wellness industry. Maggie discusses her personal experience as a former fan of the Skinny Confidential (also read: yikes). Maggie & Mallory get into the controversial aspects of the Skinny Confidential podcast, the hosts political affiliations, and the pseudoscience promoted on their platform. The discussion highlights the implications of their messaging on social media, critiques of the commercialization of wellness culture and its impact on beauty standards and feminism, and the responsibility that comes with having a large platform. Oh, and that loser RFK Jr. weasels his way into another episode. We’ll start keeping a tally.
*This episode was recorded on May 30, 2025 and aired on June 2, 2025.
00:00 Introduction to Wellness Grifters
02:49 The Skinny Confidential and Lauren Bostic
05:48 Personal Experiences with Wellness Culture
08:41 The Impact of Social Media on Wellness
11:30 Critique of Misinformation in Health Reporting
14:13 The Role of Influencers in Health and Wellness
16:27 The Evolution of The Skinny Confidential
19:19 The Podcast’s Popularity and Audience
22:24 Discussion on Health and Beauty Standards
25:09 The Influence of Celebrity Guests
27:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
29:13 The Dynamics of Podcast Guest Appearances
32:15 The Rise of Dear Media and Its Impact
34:22 Behind the Scenes at Dear Media
37:20 Cultural and Political Climate During COVID
45:50 The Shift in Podcast Content and Guests
51:52 Controversial Topics and Missteps in Podcasting
55:00 Critique of Influencer Culture
56:53 The Complexities of Trying to Conceive
01:02:53 Misinformation in Women’s Health
01:06:36 The Business of Wellness Products
01:11:01 The Irony of Beauty Standards
01:15:33 The Impact of Capitalism on Health Choices
Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.
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