Welcome back to the Unfiltered Club, where fiction meets real life and you, the listeners, get to influence the story. In Chapter 17—“Take Two”—Kate guides us through Marley’s journey as she faces an unexpected turning point in her approach to health, self-worth, and feminism.
This episode picks up after the community voted for Marley to make lifestyle changes that will benefit her future self, sparking a deeper exploration of what it truly means to invest in yourself.
As Marley navigates a documentary interview, we witness her becoming aware of how her perfectionism has shaped her attempts at self-care.
Through honest group chat banter and a memorable discussion with Devin about feminism as an act of refusal against toxic body standards, Marley begins to redefine her relationship with her body and her identity.
At the end, you to help decide how Marley will embrace her feminist identity —whether it’s through public advocacy, quieter rebellion, fostering group dialogue, or expressive art. Kate also shares insights from a real-life study showing how identifying as a feminist can protect against negative body image, and offers resources for breaking free from toxic fitness culture.
So, if you’re ready to dive into vulnerability, laugh with Marley and her friends, and challenge patriarchal norms, stick around for another empowering adventure.
Study: Feminist identity, body image, and disordered eating