In this episode of Crisis Talks, we dive head-first into ageing, beauty standards, cosmetic surgery, Botox, hair transplants and the unspoken rules society places on women’s faces and bodies.

Following on from our main episode on plastic and cosmetic surgery, we ask the uncomfortable questions:
Why are men praised for ageing naturally while women are judged for every wrinkle? Who actually benefits from the pressure to look young? And are we changing our appearance for men… or for other women?

From menopause, HRT and workplace visibility, to armpit hair, makeup, filters, Turkey teeth, hair transplants and the rise of “maintenance culture”, this is an honest, funny and reflective conversation about getting older without disappearing.

We also explore:

• When we first noticed ageing on our own faces
• Why women judge themselves (and each other) so harshly
• The mental load women carry - even around appearance
• Whether cosmetic tweaks are empowerment or pressure
• Why “you do you, boo” might actually be the healthiest answer

Unfiltered, opinionated and full of laughter, Crisis Talks is the space where midlife conversations get real.

Perfect for listeners interested in:
midlife, menopause, ageing, beauty standards, Botox, cosmetic surgery, women’s health, body image, feminism, mental load, confidence, self-acceptance.

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