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Justine Bateman: Your Age is Being Weaponized

Oct 24, 2023
Justine Bateman, writer, director, producer, author, discusses the societal fears about aging, societal norms shaping perception of beauty, and the pressures to conform. They explore confronting irrational fears, societal value placed on different groups, and the impact of filters and cosmetic enhancements on perception of beauty.
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  • Facing and eroding irrational fears through writing or speaking out loud can help overcome them.
  • Societal pressure on women to alter their appearance stems from media, advertising, and societal expectations.

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Overcoming Irrational Fears

The podcast episode explores the idea of facing and eroding irrational fears by giving them time and attention. By writing or speaking out loud about these fears, they lose their power and can be overcome. Trusting in the process and having faith that things will work out is emphasized, especially as we grow older and have more evidence of things working in our favor.

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