Are You Running in Your High Heels?

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"Why is it that one of the things that it takes to be considered beautiful in this culture is to walk in something that is not only painful, but also dangerous?" "It pains me to think of how many people at their own wedding, at their mess mrens weddings and ad at em ceremonies where they're getting honored for somthing that they've done with their brain. And we'll look back and we'll think, what the hell? Liks."

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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