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Guest interviews
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English
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101 episodes
since Dec. 21, 2022
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For decades, being tan was the goal. But somewhere along the way, the beauty conversation started to change. In this episode of Burnt Truths, we explore the cultural shift from chasing a tan to protecting your skin — and ask whether sunscreen has actually become the new status symbol. We talk with …

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For decades, getting a tan meant getting UV exposure, but what if you could get the glow without the sun? In this episode of Burnt Truths, we trace the rise of self-tanning, from a scientific accident in the 1950s to today's nearly $2 billion global beauty industry. We explore how DHA changed …
As scientific evidence mounted and public attitudes toward indoor tanning began to shift, the industry faced a problem: how do you keep selling a product when consumers are becoming increasingly aware of its risks? In this episode of Burnt Truths, we follow the money behind the tanning industry and…
For decades, science has warned us about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation. In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified both UV radiation and indoor tanning devices as Group 1 carcinogens, the same category as tobacco smoke. Yet millions of people continue to tan every ye…
Before there was the “Hot Girl Summer,” there was Coco Chanel's accidental tan that changed beauty forever. In this first episode of Burnt Truths: Uncovering the Shady Side of Getting Sun-Kissed, we trace the cultural evolution of tanning, from a symbol of labor and lower status to the ultimat…
Step into the glowing blue booths of the 2000s. From mall salons to reality TV, we explore the founding story of tanning beds, how they became a pop culture phenomenon, and why the glow was never just skin deep.  Plus, hear firsthand from an ex–tanning bed user about how these habits form and how h…
Welcome to Burnt Truths — a spin-off series of The Ultraviolet Tide podcast, presented by Low Ultraviolet. I’m Erica Feggeler, and for the next 7 episodes, we’re uncovering the shady side of getting sun-kissed. Coming June 1st, 2026. Our most listened-to episode ever, The History of Tanning (ep.13)…
Welcome back to the Ultraviolet Tide! In today's episode, Stage III Melanoma Survivor (2007) & triple-negative Breast Cancer Thriver (2022), Jenna Garcia, joins Erica Feggeler and Leah Adams to share the top stories for October.TOP 5 STORIES FOR SEPTEMBER:1. Elle Macpherson says she was di…
Welcome back to the Ultraviolet Tide podcast. Today, we are joined by Valerie Schimel, the founder of JOJU. Since 2022, JOJU has provided buttery-soft, ultra-lightweight UPF 50+ sun shirts for men, women, and teens. JOJU UV sun shirts protect against 98% of UVA & UVB rays. SHOP JOJU: https://li…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode, Erica and Leah take a deep dive into why this month matters and what the latest research reveals about pediatric cancers and their long-term impact. From global disparities in care to the overlooked risks of melanoma in children an…
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