Tea & Theory podcast is where real conversations meet real research. Each week, we sip and chat about the topics we’re already unpacking in our everyday lives, from navigating relationships and building community to protecting your peace and pouring into your wellness.Tea & Theory podcast is where real conversations meet real research. Each week, we sip and chat about the topics we’re already unpacking in our everyday lives, from the unserious, hilarious, and messy to the healing, validating, and comforting— we’re talking about it all!In today’s episode, we discuss the viral selfie of a Zambian lawyer, Naomie Pilula. We then get into how the public’s reaction to her selfie are related to how we treat those we view as less desirable, objects to be used, and how that leads to the dehumanization of Black women and ultimately, all of us. We touch on theories such as desirability politics, objectification theory, intersectionality, and algorithmic misogynoir.This ain’t therapy but Tea & Theory is in session! So, grab your favorite cup of tea (or any other beverage, we ain’t judging!) and join us on the couch.Follow Us on IG: @teaandtheorypodcatFollow Us on TikTok: @teaandtheorypodcastListen to Us on all streaming platforms!List of *some references:Desirability: Do you love fat people when you can’t even see us beyond the political? (Harrison, 2019)https://dashaunharrison.com/desirability-do-you-really-love-fat-people-when-you-cant-even-see-us-beyond-the-political/‘I want people to see confidence’: Woman’s viral selfie challenges beauty norms by (Wicker, 2025)https://thegrio.com/2025/09/03/i-want-people-to-see-confidence-womans-viral-selfie-challenges-beauty-norms/Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and more condemn Jelena Ostapenko’s remarks towards Taylor Townsend by (Wicker, 2025)https://thegrio.com/2025/08/29/naomi-osaka-coco-gauff-and-more-condemn-jelena-ostapenkos-remarks-towards-taylor-townsend/Sexualizing Desexualized Bodies: Fat Women and Sexual Objectification (MacLeod, 2012)Objectification Theory: Toward Understanding Women's Lived Experiences and Mental Health Rsks (Fredrickson & Roberts, 1997)Fat, Sexy, and Human? Perceptions of Plus-Size Sexualized Women and Dehumanization (Biefeld & Brown, 2022)Ain’t I a Beauty Queen? Black women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race By Maxine Leeds Craig*Note regarding the references for the episode: We recognize that some of these articles/links may not be completely accessible due to paywalls (boo, capitalism!!!) However, we hope that these links may be starting points for your own reading and examination of these topics! Additionally, for better understanding, we opted to provide the references as links and not in the usually cited American Psychological Association (APA) format.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast, or any associated platform, are solely our own and do not reflect the views of any organizations or institutions with which we are affiliated.

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