In this episode, I share my perspective as a former cult member on Taylor Swift’s latest album and her public image shift. For years, Taylor has been framed as the “good girl” of pop culture—an image that left little room for her to be seen as a fully grown, sexual woman. Now, as she embraces engagement and hints at family life, the rebrand feels less like personal freedom and more like a step into the tradwife pipeline.
I talk about the parallels between how cults restrict women’s sexuality and how Taylor has been infantilized in the media. I even predict that in 10–15 years, we may hear a very different story about her relationship with Travis.
Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or just curious about the cultural shifts around her, this is a conversation about image, power, and how women in the public eye are still boxed in by old expectations.
