Recently, a headline started to do the rounds proclaiming that "heroin chic" was back.

For those who weren’t around in the mid 90s, the term may not be a familiar one, but for those who were influenced by its muses and promoters, it came with a healthy dose of body image issues.

Today we look at why this body shape ideal - dressed up as a fashion trend - is back in the news and whether the women of 2022 are in a better position to fight off the problematic discussion that comes with it.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Danni Rowlands - Head of Prevention, Butterfly Foundation

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Recently, a headline started to do the rounds proclaiming that "heroin chic" was back.
For those who weren’t around in the mid 90s, the term may not be a familiar one, but for those who were influenced by its muses and promoters, it came with a healthy dose of body image issues.
Today we look at why this body shape ideal - dressed up as a fashion trend - is back in the news and whether the women of 2022 are in a better position to fight off the problematic discussion that comes with it.
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GET IN TOUCH
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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Danni Rowlands - Head of Prevention, Butterfly Foundation
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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