Are We Screwed?

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We are often not very good at what's called theory of mind, ok? We don't realize that what's in our mind and our experience is different from other people's. I think any time you hear that kind of message, you have to say, if it were that easy, we would do it. You know, hundreds of thousands of women just want to move around in the world feeling like shit, no yot, millions, you know. And i also feel like it feels a little bit like climate change, like it's getting worse, and er like, oh god, what d'll you do? But like, it's more systemic than that, ha-than that

We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.

Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?

And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?

What's the line between self-care and oppression?

Psychologist and beauty-researcher Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and "fitness" industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.

Dr. Renee Engeln's work

"Beauty Sick," the book

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