DeepSummary
The podcast episode is a conversation between Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver about breasts. They discuss various aspects of breasts, including breastfeeding, breast size, bras, and breast cancer. Lily and Miquita share personal experiences and stories related to breasts, and they also take questions from listeners.
One of the main topics discussed is the changing relationship women have with their breasts as they age. Lily talks about her breasts getting smaller after having children and turning 40, and how she now views them as more than just physical attributes. They also discuss the importance of breast self-exams and mammograms for detecting breast cancer.
The conversation touches on societal attitudes towards breasts and body image, with Lily and Miquita reflecting on how perceptions of ideal breast size and shape have changed over time. They also share humorous stories and anecdotes related to breasts, such as Lily's friend's experience of being a topless model.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Women's relationship with their breasts changes as they age, evolving from a focus on physical appearance to health concerns like breast cancer.
- Breast self-exams and mammograms are crucial for early detection of breast cancer, and women should be aware of signs like lumps, dimpling, and nipple changes.
- Societal ideals of breast and body shape have shifted over time, impacting body image and confidence.
- Breastfeeding can be a challenging and emotional experience for some women, but it's a natural process that should be embraced.
- Open and honest conversations about breasts and women's bodies are important for promoting understanding and acceptance.
- Humor and personal anecdotes can help normalize and destigmatize discussions about sensitive topics like breasts and body image.
- Women's breast size and shape can be influenced by various factors, including weight, genetics, and life events like pregnancy and aging.
- Cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation and Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) have become increasingly popular, reflecting societal pressures about body ideals.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “They were massive, and I was quite overweight at the time, but I. My mum has big boobs, and I always had really big boobs.“ by Lily Allen
- “Ethel was asleep in her buggy, her cot thing, and someone else's baby started crying. And then Alfie just looked at me horrified, and my whole cot was just, like, saturated with milk.“ by Miquita Oliver
- “It's strange because you get older and your relationship to your breasts become very different because they could be something that could kill you.“ by Lily Allen
- “What you need to be aware of is any changes to your boobs. So you need to be aware of any kind of dimpling, any lumps, obviously, any thickening, any changes to the nipple and nipple inversion if it feels pulled in.“ by Clare
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Episode Information
Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
4/29/24
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver answer your questions about boobs. Bra or no bra? Have they ever thought about getting surgery? Are boobs out and bums in? How do you check for signs of breast cancer?
Next week, we want to hear your questions about INFLUENCE. Please send us a voice note on WhatsApp: 08000 30 40 90. Or, if you like, send us an email: missme@bbc.co.uk.
This episode contains very strong language and adult themes, including cancer and miscarriages, which some people may find upsetting.
If you're affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, you can find support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Producer: Florence Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds.