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Welcome, my loves! We have made it to the last episode of Poisonous Affairs. I hope you enjoyed these February special episodes as much as I enjoyed recording them! In our last episode, we look at how unicorn horns became the poison antidote of choice for many paranoid royals. Yes, I am talking about the mythical creatures whose horn was so coveted by the Renaissance that their cost inflated to ten times their weight in gold! *shaking my head* Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised ****************** If you enjoy today's episode, consider becoming a Patron of Beauty Unlocked The Podcast! For 2€/month you'll have access to fun episodes like these and other goodies! Check us out: patreon.com/beautyunlocked ******************** Articles Mentioned: https://www.history.com/news/unicorn-horns-royal-protection-poison-antidote#:~:text=An%20early%201700s%20narwhal%20tusk,and%20healing%20properties%20against%20poison. ******************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my sugar babies! We've covered the affair of the poisons which mainly affected the French Court and French high society. We crossed the pond and looked at the Countess of Somerset and how she was embroiled in a scandal that involved the English Court. Today, we're looking at the mysterious death of the Duchesse d'Orléans. Was Madame poisoned? Was it her husband's lover or did her husband commit the crime? It's all about love triangles, jealousy, and intrigue. Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised ****************** If you enjoy today's episode, consider becoming a Patron of Beauty Unlocked The Podcast! For 2€/month you'll have access to fun episodes like these and other goodies! Check us out: patreon.com/beautyunlocked ******************** Articles Mentioned: https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/great-characters/philippe-i-duke-orleans https://www.historytoday.com/history-matters/mysterious-death-henriette-duchesse-d%E2%80%99orl%C3%A9ans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_of_England https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_I,_Duke_of_Orl%C3%A9ans ******************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In the summer of 1613, a minor courtier died while imprisoned at the Tower of London. At first, Sir Thomas Overbury's death was considered to be the result of illness, but three years later the testimony of an apothecary's assistant emerged, stating that Overbury was poisoned. All fingers pointed to the Earl and the Countess of Somerset. Let's look at the infamous beauty, Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset. Her life was surrounded by scandal, and she is remembered as a murderer and a witch! Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised ****************** If you enjoy today's episode, consider becoming a Patron of Beauty Unlocked The Podcast! For 2€/month you'll have access to fun episodes like these and other goodies! Check us out: patreon.com/beautyunlocked ******************** Articles Mentioned: https://crimereads.com/jacobean-noir-poison-scandal-an-infamous-beauty/ https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/frances-howard-carr-countess-killer/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Carr,_Countess_of_Somerset ******************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my sugar babies! France was shaken by a scandal of enormous proportions in the late 1670s. This scandal would come to be known as The Affair of the Poisons. The scandal involved many members of the aristocracy and even reached the King's inner circle. One name stands out when speaking of The affair of the poisons, Catherine Monvoisin. Let's look at the life and crimes of the infamous Catherine Monvoisin, better known as La Voisin. Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised ****************** If you enjoy today's episode, consider becoming a Patron of Beauty Unlocked The Podcast! For 2€/month you'll have access to fun episodes like these and other goodies! Check us out: patreon.com/beautyunlocked Articles Referenced: https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/catherine-monvoisin-affair-poisons/ https://partylike1660.com/catherine-monvoisin-fortune-teller-sorceress-and-poisoner/ *************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my loves! Happy Valentine's Day! I decided to release this special V-Day episode today. It's an exclusive Patreon episode that I uploaded yesterday to Patreon, but I have decided that it's such a good story I wanted to share it with you. Rather than receiving the traditional chocolates and flowers on Valentine's Day from me, you're getting an entire episode dedicated to Emperor Nero's Notorious Poison maker, Locusta of Gaul. I hope you enjoy this episode and remember to tune in on Friday for the next installment of Poisonous Affairs. Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised: TRIGGER WARNING Mention of Suicide and Suicide Ideation within the article ****************** If you enjoy today's episode, consider becoming a Patron of Beauty Unlocked The Podcast! For 2€/month you'll have access to fun episodes like these and other goodies! Check us out: patreon.com/beautyunlocked Articles Referenced: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/locusta-gaul-0013483 Read More: https://allthatsinteresting.com/locusta *************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my love buckets! In 1676, Marie-Madeleine Marguerite d'Aubray, Marquise de Brinvilliers was found guilty of murder, convicted by a series of letters written by her dead lover, and a confession obtained by torture. Her trial and the following scandal launched the notorious Affair of the Poisons. Let's dive into a sordid story of lust, greed, and murder. *Cue Evil Laugh* Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised *************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my loves! I apologize for the delay, I experienced some technical difficulties while recording the episode, but I finally managed to fix everything! We're diving head-first into the scandal that rocked the French Court. Many nobles were caught up in the affair, and even the king’s official mistress, Mme de Montespan de Rochechouart, was implicated. These events would become known as ‘the affair of the poisons’. Are. You. Ready? Listener Discretion is Strongly Advised Articles Referenced: https://www.historyextra.com/period/stuart/scandal-conspiracy-and-the-affair-of-the-poisons-inside-the-court-of-louis-xiv/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair_of_the_Poisons https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1500&context=pubs ************* Featured Promo from our friends Castles & Cryptids Podcast Listen to their podcast and check them out: https://linktr.ee/castlesandcryptids *************** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my loves! I'm taking you back to 17th-century France. It's all about King Louis XIV in this episode. He was king for 72 years, the longest reign in the history of France. You're probably asking yourself, "what did he get up to in all those years?" Let's say that the Sun King had an eye for the ladies. He fathered over ten children with his many mistresses, had a brief affair with his sister-in-law, and secretly married his last mistress after his wife, who happened to be his cousin on both sides, Maria Theresa of Spain, died. I know that's quite a lot of bedroom activity! In our first February special episode, let's look at some key players in the Sun King's love life. Are You Ready? Listener Discretion is Advised ************* Featured Promo from Octoberpod Follow them on Instagram: @octoberpodvhs Subscribe on YouTube: @OctoberpodHomeVideo and check them out on https://www.octoberpodvhs.com/ *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: audiohero.com Epidemic Sound This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, sugar babies! February is upon us! As our previous holiday episodes have been quite successful, I've decided to bring a little spice into your lives this February! Join me on an enthralling trip back to the 17th century. I'll be sharing tales of courtly intrigue, jealousy, and murder. *Evil Laugh* From promiscuous kings to jealous and greedy courtiers, to many vying for the king's affection and favor. This February we're going in deep and looking at some scandals that rocked the English and French Courts. Oh My! I'm calling this one Poisonous Affairs. Listener Discretion is Advised *********** Follow us on social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: audiohero.com Epidemic Sound This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, sugar babies! This bonus episode will be short and sweet *no pun intended!* We're going to dive into a study conducted back in 2015 where they concluded that the "perfect" penis size does exist. Yeah, I know, I know :/ Are. You. Ready? ********* Article: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/womens-ideal-penis-size-51213 ******** If you enjoy Beauty Unlocked, check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a Patron. You'll have access to all sorts of goodies, including the video version of this two-part episode! https://www.patreon.com/beautyunlocked You can contact me: carissaspodcasthour2022@gmail.com Follow us on social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ****** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC By FASION '1-800-DIRTY' Epidemic Sound This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my love buckets! The unending flood of fitness photos on social media, in particular Instagram, has the potential to be damaging, according to specialists in nutrition, weight reduction, and disordered eating, who all agree that Instagram's fitness culture does have a dark side. Instagram's fitness culture might seem to promote healthy living, but research says it might be backfiring. Let's get into it! Are. You. Ready? *************** Article: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-dark-side-of-instagram-fitness-culture-2017-6 ***************** If you enjoy Beauty Unlocked, check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a Patron. You'll have access to all sorts of goodies! https://www.patreon.com/beautyunlocked You can contact me: carissaspodcasthour2022@gmail.com Follow us on social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ****** Intro/Outro Music: Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my love buckets! We have made it to the last Frightful Christmas Episode! I hope you've enjoyed these creepy tales. Before you settle down with your hot beverage, I wanted to wish you a very blessed New Year! Stay safe out there, and thank you all for your continued support of Beauty Unlocked. It means the world to me. We have a special podcast promo from the amazing podcast, Twisted and Uncorked. Check them out on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Give them a follow on Instagram: @twistedanduncorked Let's make 2023 an epic year 🥂🎉🥂 Love you all 💋💋💋 Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my ghoulish fiends! I hope you're ready for our penultimate Frightful Christmas Episode. Grab your favorite hot beverage, turn off the lights, get cozy and listen to the next batch of eerie true stories *Cue Evil Laugh* Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my sugar plum babies! I hope you're enjoying our Frightful Christmas series as much as I've enjoyed reading these true creepy tales! Just wanted to let you know that I'll be taking a bit of a break. I'll be uploading a brand new Frightful Christmas episode on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. With all that being said; sit back with your hot chocolate, get cozy and listen to the next installment of chilling tales. Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my ghoulish bunnies! I know I'm late in uploading again. As it's the holiday season, I've been running around with family and recently recovered from a cold. Fear not! I'm sure these true chilling stories will leave you a little bit unsettled and will make up for the fact that I was late in uploading. Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, loves! I know I'm a bit late in uploading this episode. Yours truly has a cold! With all that being said, make sure to lock all your doors and windows. Grab a nice warm blanket and your favorite hot beverage. Switch off your lights and listen to these terrifying tales. Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my love buckets! It's that time again! I'm bringing you the next installment of short creepy stories. Do you know what the worst part is? That these stories happened to real people just like you and me. Saying that, make sure to lock all your doors and windows. Grab a nice warm blanket and your favorite hot beverage. Switch off your lights and listen to these spine-chilling tales. Listener Discretion is advised. *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

You know the drill by now, my loves! Grab your favorite hot beverage, get cozy and listen to these true chilling tales. Best to listen in the dark! *Listener Discretion is Advised & Trigger Warning mention of Suicide* *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! Sign up for a 30-day free trial here https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome, my loves! Remember to lock all your doors and windows before getting cozy and listening to a fresh batch of true chilling stories. Listener Discretion is Advised *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: Find the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/843n5s audiohero.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to our first frightful Christmas episode! Make sure to lock all your doors and windows, grab your favorite hot beverage, switch off your lights and listen to these true scary stories to help get you into the Christmas spirit! *Cue Evil Laugh* Listener Discretion is Advised *********** Follow us across social media:  https://linktr.ee/carissaspodcasthour2022 ***** Sound Effects & Music: audiohero.com Epidemic Sound This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy