Nancy Etcoff's "Survival of the Prettiest" explores the evolutionary and biological basis of human attraction and beauty. The book examines how our perceptions of beauty are shaped by evolutionary pressures and biological factors, challenging the notion that beauty is purely subjective. Etcoff delves into the science behind facial symmetry, body proportions, and other features that are often considered attractive. She also explores the cultural and social influences on beauty standards, demonstrating how these factors interact with our innate preferences. The book offers a fascinating and insightful look at the complex interplay of biology, culture, and perception in shaping our understanding of beauty.
Stacy London's "The Truth About Style" is a guide to developing a personal style that reflects individual identity and self-acceptance. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body shape and proportions, and using clothing to enhance one's best features. London encourages readers to develop a versatile wardrobe that can be mixed and matched to create various looks. She also stresses the importance of confidence and self-expression through style. The book is a practical and empowering guide to building a wardrobe that makes one feel good and confident.
Justine Bateman's "Face" delves into the societal obsession with youth and beauty, particularly as it impacts women. The book challenges conventional notions of aging and beauty standards, exploring the psychological and emotional effects of these pressures. Bateman shares personal anecdotes and observations, highlighting the unrealistic expectations placed on women to maintain a youthful appearance. She encourages readers to embrace their natural aging process and challenge the industry's influence on self-perception. The book is a powerful call for self-acceptance and a rejection of the beauty industry's often harmful messages.
In this book, Pema Chödrön offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she advises moving toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, rather than trying to escape them. The book emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, impermanence, and groundlessness, and provides practical advice for dealing with difficult emotions like fear, anger, and sadness. Chödrön encourages readers to stay present with their feelings and to cultivate nonaggression and compassion, leading to deeper healing and understanding[1][3][5].
Ready to rewrite your menopausal story? Stacy London is here to discuss the multifaceted experience of menopause, describing it as a 'reckoning to a renaissance.' Along with Dr. Mindy, Stacy explores the profound physiological, emotional, and psychological shifts that women undergo during menopause, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and the liberation that can come from moving past societal expectations and people-pleasing behaviors. Basically, this episode is about embracing yourself, ditching what society expects, and leaning on others for support during this time. Stacy also threw in some helpful tips for figuring out how your style can evolve. It's really about changing how we see women in midlife and beyond.
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Stacy London is best known as the co-host of the iconic TLC show What Not To Wear. She was a regular correspondent on Today, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Access Hollywood, The View, and Rachael Ray for many years. She served as the spokesperson for Pantene, Dr. Scholl’s, Lee Jeans, and Woolite. Her book, The Truth About Style, was a New York Times bestseller. Stacy also co-founded the brand State Of Menopause to address issues surrounding the menopause experience. She is an advisor to Evernow, a telehealth and menopause treatment platform for women’s health. She is on the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations, Chronicon Foundation and Glam4Good. Her experience in the women’s health space propelled her back to fashion to help people in mid-life find a new sense of self-esteem and power in aging. She currently has a fashion brand exclusive to QVC and has a new show, Wear Whatever The F You Want.
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