69: Self-Care or Conformity? Navigating Modern Beauty Culture

What's the line between self-expression and conformity when it comes to how we present ourselves? Per usual, we have no definitive answers, but we honestly dive into the complex world of beauty standards, personal style, and cosmetic procedures.

In conversation, we tackle:

* Why finding your personal style is actually identity-building work, not vanity

* How to tell the difference between self-expression and people-pleasing in your appearance choices

* Why Amanda gets Botox and how she thinks about the "slippery slope" of cosmetic procedures

* The Mormon culture contradiction: breast implants are fine, but tattoos are forbidden

* How influencer culture has created unprecedented surveillance of people's appearances over time

* The importance of asking "Why am I doing this?" before any beauty decision

A nuanced look at beauty culture. Per usual, we don’t have any definitive answers!

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