In Episode 5 of Season 2, hosts Jess and Dani dive deep into the complex and often troubling dynamics between female celebrities and their fanbases. This episode explores the normalization of negative treatment towards women of power in the entertainment industry. Jess and Dani shed light on how this toxic behaviour contributes to further trauma for women like Chappell, Duffy, and other female celebrities who have faced public scrutiny and mistreatment, including by their own fans.

The discussion doesn’t stop at the celebrities themselves. Jess and Dani call for fan girls to take accountability, emphasizing the importance of learning and practising appropriate behaviour that respects the boundaries of the artists they admire. They explore how the industry often manipulates fans, glamorizing parasocial relationships to add social value to an artist's work, and how this can blur the lines between admiration and invasion.

This episode is a powerful call to action, offering educational tools to help fans understand the importance of respecting boundaries while challenging the misogyny and violence that pervade the industry. Jess and Dani also highlight the significance of creating safer, community-driven spaces where female and nonbinary fans can engage without perpetuating harm. Tune in to learn how we can all contribute to a healthier fan culture and support women in the industry with the respect and dignity they deserve.

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