What happens when the persona becomes the product? We sit down with creator and model Annie Miao to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes tender space where AI influencers, VTubers, and deepfakes collide with mental health, body image, and the business of being online. From cat ears to consent, we unpack why audiences follow people more than topics—and how that changes what “authentic” even means. Annie traces her path from bullied band kid to internet-native creative, sharing how the we...
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What happens when the persona becomes the product? We sit down with creator and model Annie Miao to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes tender space where AI influencers, VTubers, and deepfakes collide with mental health, body image, and the business of being online. From cat ears to consent, we unpack why audiences follow people more than topics—and how that changes what “authentic” even means. Annie traces her path from bullied band kid to internet-native creative, sharing how the we...
Dietitian Diaries: Gender Gaps, Garden Hacks, and Peanut Butter Chats With Jen Rock
In Moderation
1 hour 6 minutes
11 months ago
Dietitian Diaries: Gender Gaps, Garden Hacks, and Peanut Butter Chats With Jen Rock
Can gender dynamics in dietetics be traced back to ancient perceptions of "women's work"? This episode kicks off with our guest, Jen, a registered dietitian, shedding light on the gender disparity within the field and the critical role dietitians play, often underappreciated, in healthcare. We tackle the amusing yet serious challenge of wellness influencers who muddy the waters with misinformation, comparing it to how everyone feels like a sleep expert simply because they sleep. With humor an...
In Moderation
What happens when the persona becomes the product? We sit down with creator and model Annie Miao to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes tender space where AI influencers, VTubers, and deepfakes collide with mental health, body image, and the business of being online. From cat ears to consent, we unpack why audiences follow people more than topics—and how that changes what “authentic” even means. Annie traces her path from bullied band kid to internet-native creative, sharing how the we...
