From SkinnyTok to Ozempic: Why Diet Culture Is More F’d Than Ever with Abbey Sharp (Abbeyskitchen)

We're diving into a serious conversation today about the "skinny is back" era and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Sharyn chats with dietitian and author Abbey Sharp about the dangers of "Skinny Tok" and why glorifying medical intervention for a quick fix is problematic for young people. Plus, we look at how to actually nourish your body without falling into the trap of restrictive dieting. See more from Abbey at abbeyskitchen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this chaotic and juicy episode of pop culture updates, we dive into the biggest stories shaking up your feeds: ✨ KATSEYE’s global takeover — from the Dream Academy to red carpet rumors and that viral VMAs moment 🎤 Mr. Fantasy (KJ Apa) — the bizarre, bold new persona, and an exclusive interview with the first-ever hosts to sit down with him 🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters & parenting culture shocks 💔 Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes split — what went wrong with the country princess and the Outer Banks star? 🌪️ Taylor Frankie Paul is your new Bachelorette (chaos incoming!) 🎧 Kylie Kelce on why she won’t talk about Taylor Swift & Travis 🧠 Real talk on gut health, anxiety, and bloating with our sponsor Moodi — plus testimonials you’ll want to hear This episode is your ultimate pop culture catch-up — part gossip session, part comfort hangout. Whether you're here for the drama, the deep dives, or the weirdly relatable gut health chat, we’ve got you covered. 00:00 – The Interview That Had Us Second-Guessing Reality 00:30 – Pop Culture Overload: K-Pop, Country Stars & VMAs Moments 03:30 – KATSEYE’s Rise & VMAs Red Carpet Chaos 06:00 – Mr. Fantasy Unmasked 08:00 – Jimmy, Nath & Emma 15:00 – Reality TV Mayhem: Taylor Frankie Paul, Kelsea Ballerini & Kylie Kelce 30:00 – The Summer I Turned Pretty Final ❤️ If you love pop culture, sass, and brutally honest takes, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more every week. 📝 Don’t forget to leave a review — it helps more than you know! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your pods 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ALittleBitExtraPod 👀 Next episode: Our Pop Culture news and recap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 SPOILER: The debut Mr. Fantasy song is a legit banger and it's blowing up TikTok. 📱 What the hell is going on with KJ Apa and Mr. Fantasy?! If you're as confused as we are about KJ Apa’s bizarre alter ego "Mr. Fantasy" — complete with a bob wig, fake teeth, and cryptic videos — this is the deep dive for you. 🎭✨ From Shortland Street to Riverdale, KJ Apa’s career has taken some wild turns — but Mr. Fantasy might just be the wildest yet. Is this just clever clout-chasing, or something deeper? In this episode of A Little Bit Extra, We uncover the weird, wonderful world of Mr. Fantasy — a strange new persona that has fans (and group chats) losing their minds. Is it a new character? A viral music project? A Prime Video collab? Or just KJ Apa being an absolute genius? 🎬 James Franco? 🎶 Viral music launch? 🕵️‍♀️ Secret Prime Video project? ❤️ If you love pop culture, sass, and brutally honest takes, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more every week. 📝 Don’t forget to leave a review — it helps more than you know! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you get your pods 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @ALittleBitExtraPod 👀 Next episode: Our Pop Culture news and recap! 00:00 – WTF is Mr. Fantasy? 01:13 – Thanks Moodi 01:50 – KJ Apa 02:19 – Mr. Fantasy: Timeline, TikToks, and identity clues 07:41 – Conspiracy Theories: James Franco? Prime Video? Viral music strategy? 10:00 – Calling in some help 12:51 – See ya on Tuesday! #KJApa #MrFantasy #Riverdale #PopCulturePodcast #KJApaMusic #PrimeVideo #TikTokMusic #ConspiracyTheories #ALittleBitExtra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey team, it’s Sharyn! I’ve missed hanging out with you, so I’ve started something new — it’s called A Little Bit Extra. It’s me, being myself, having the kind of chats and laughs we used to have, but with a fresh twist. If you loved the old podcast, I reckon you’ll love this even more. It’s honest, fun, and just that little bit extra you need in your week. So come join me — follow A Little Bit Extra wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And we're LIVE! For the first episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift’s hidden Easter eggs and her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'. We’ll also unpack why TikTok star Blue Eyed Kayla Jade regrets hanging out with Drake (spoiler: he’s a d*ck), the strange disappearance of TikTok dancers tied to the 7M group, plus my latest smutty book recs and MOST IMPORTANTLY... my exclusive chat with music star Maren Morris! 00:29 The Juiciest Goss 01:37 Pop Culture Conspiracy Theories 05:06 Taylor Swift's New Album 09:04 What it's like interviewing Taylor Swift 20:10 Super Bowl Rumors 24:01 Maren Morris: My First Guest! 31:00 Smutty Book Recommendations 37:13 Drake and Blue Eyed Kayla Jade 40:52 Seven M Cult Controversy 44:25 See you next time x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we kick into the official first episode, I wanted to catch you up on where I’ve been for the past eight months, why I left The Edge after nearly two decades, and what’s been going on in my life — the good, the bad, and the flu. From finding my feet without a daily radio show to learning te reo, dealing with loss, and MORE… It’s been a ride. Think of this as Episode Zero — a little life update, a little bit of honesty, and a whole lot of ‘escaping the shit show’ together. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/alittlebitextra.podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the bucket list guests I had for the season was Sir John Kirwin.  Sir JK has done incredible things through sharing his mental health journey, he’s helped so many people including myself.  In this episode, my goal was not to cry like the other 2 times but also to talk to Sir JK about anxiety, his journey with it, his advice, tips, tricks and it’s one of the most beneficial conversations I’ve ever had (I was also so nervous I sweated ALOT hahaha)  HELPFUL LINKS:Find us on social media @bettermehopefullypodcast   Find Sharyn on social media @sharyncasey    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Lot of us battle imposter syndrome, it can be crippling, it can hold us back from our full potential. In this episode actress Antonia Prebble and clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire join me to delve into it and teach us some awesome strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. Listen to Antonia and Jacqui Maguire 'What Matters most' podcast Apple - What Matters Most Podcast Series - Apple PodcastsSpotify - What Matters Most | Podcast on SpotifyFollow Sharyn on social @sharyncasey   Thanks heaps for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had NEVER heard of the term ‘Over exercising’ until I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day but kept putting on weight, I felt like shit, slept poorly and it made me crave so much sugar. Doing this episode was really important to me because that frustration of not losing weight when you’re smashing your body at the gym is such a mind F and it’s so unhealthy. It messed with me so much mentally.  My friend Han Romano who’s a fitness trainer is our expert this week and she has the best advice for anyone stuck in the over exercising rut or may not realise they are, plus Han answers ALL your submitted questions! HELPFUL LINKS:Find us on social media @bettermehopefullypodcast    Find Sharyn on social media @sharyncasey Find Han on social media @HanRomano Training to your cycle Cycle Syncing Your Workouts - Han Romano  Visit Han’s website www.hanromano.co.nz    Thanks heaps for listening, you’re hot   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PICKLES, PINEAPPLES AND CHEESE, That’s what I love! That’s what I love! But I also love skincare. If you saw my draw at home I have alllll the potions, I’m obsessed, but what do we actually need?  Skincare can be expensive, how many steps do we need? What’s the myths and things we should avoid?  On this episode, THE Emma Lewisham of Emma Lewisham skincare is on the podcast, once I get over being star struck I’m asking all the questions, from creation, to testing to what’s a load of shit that we don’t need.  HELPFUL LINKS:Find us on social media @bettermehopefullypodcast    Find Sharyn on social media @sharyncasey Find Emma on social media @EmmaLewisham Get your hands on Emma’s products here Emma Lewisham | Evidence-based, natural skincare that works Thanks heaps for listening, you’re hot   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices