On this episode of Self-Love Isn’t Selfish, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) discusses the differences between how male fans and female fans are perceived. She highlights how women are always seen as “overly enthusiastic,” while men can simply be enthusiastic. She also mentions the joy and community many can find in fanbases.
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Self-Love Isn’t Selfish S1E3 – The ‘incessant’ fangirl: Women should not be criticized for finding joy, community in artists
February 7, 2024
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Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster
Olivia Hallinan-Gan joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. In 2023, she joined Hestia’s Flame and became a podcaster on The Oracle. She was editor-in-chief of the yearbook in 2005-2006. Olivia’s podcast explored how ideological and political ideals affect women, specifically teenage girls. She was a part of Dance Leadership Team, chess club, Ambassador Leadership Team and the Artemis Center. In her free time, you could find her watching movies at her local theater, reading and spending time with friends. Olivia graduated in 2026.