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Liv McTaggart on being objectified online as an 18 year old.🤸💪#nzsport #nzathlete #nzpodcast

March 24, 2024 / 00:59

This episode features discussions on body image, objectification, and the challenges faced by young female athletes. The guest shares personal experiences of being objectified at a young age and the impact it had on her self-esteem.

She recalls a moment when she learned about her viral YouTube views, only to find that the content was focused on objectifying her. This experience was uncomfortable and highlighted the pressures young women face in sports.

As she transitioned from a teenager to her early twenties, she discusses the struggle of embracing a strong physique that does not conform to traditional female body standards. She emphasizes the importance of confidence and body positivity for young girls and women.

The conversation aims to inspire listeners to accept their bodies and appreciate strength over societal expectations.

TL;DR

A young athlete discusses body image struggles and objectification in sports.

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as a young athlete put into the scene on
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TV and everything at 18 years old it was
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it was quite a lot for me and a lot of
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people sort of seeing that and possibly
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objectifying it at the age of 18 19 was
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quite a tough thing to go through at
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such a young age I remember chilling and
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soone at the time came in and had chat
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me and they like hey like you've got a
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million views on YouTube and I was like
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oh cool like of my poll warning that's
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awesome I go on there and it's just
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someone objectifying me on YouTube and
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it was yeah very icky and makes me feel
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quite uncomfortable especially from that
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young age and then sort of as I got
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older sort of learning how to deal with
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that and going from being a teenager
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into being an early 20s athlete like
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that does change and I think getting
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stronger more powerful slightly bigger
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belt I struggle with that for a little
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bit because it's not your typical female
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body and that has had to change the view
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and the outlook on it over time and I
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really hope that a lot of other you know
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girls and women are able to feel
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confident in their body being strong

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Episode Highlights

  • Navigating Fame at a Young Age
    Facing objectification and pressure as a young athlete can be challenging.
    “It was quite a tough thing to go through at such a young age.”
    @ 00m 11s
    March 24, 2024
  • The Impact of Objectification
    Experiencing discomfort from online objectification at a young age.
    “It was yeah very icky and makes me feel quite uncomfortable.”
    @ 00m 26s
    March 24, 2024
  • Empowering Women Through Strength
    A call for women to embrace their strength and body confidence.
    “I really hope that a lot of other girls and women are able to feel confident in their body being strong.”
    @ 00m 56s
    March 24, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Young Athlete's Struggle00:11
  • Objectification Online00:26
  • Body Confidence00:56

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