We all have days when we look in the mirror and think “who is that hideous moll staring back at me??” But what if those days are constant and you feel like a loser in the attractiveness lottery?
Let’s face it, being hot is a social currency and the pressure to look a certain way as a woman is constant. So how can we let go of the ideal beauty standard (wh ... Show More
Aug 3
"Traded a husband for a bestie." Why these mums moved in together
Have you ever fantasised about raising kids with your bestie? Well, some women are doing it for real. And these mum communes or ‘mummunes’ don’t look like your average share house. These women are sharing a roof, chores, bills and the mental load of raising their kids. For some, ... Show More
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Feb 2024
142 - Pressure to be pretty + body image insecurities
Ever felt like ‘If I just looked prettier, life would be easier?’ Or maybe everyone else has better hair, better teeth, and a better body? And why can’t I have that too? Today, Louise & psychotherapist Stephanie Therapy, in partnership with Sol de Janeiro, discuss the pressure we ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2024
#631: Feeling Ugly or Off?
Do you ever have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself and think, 'Ugh, why do I look like this?' Or worse, when you spiral into comparison mode, scrolling through perfect social media photos and wondering if you’ll ever measure up. Well, spoiler alert: you don’t nee ... Show More
36m 47s
Jan 2022
Ep 162: Chasing Beauty – A painful fixation on our looks
This is an episode for anyone who feels like they are obsessed with being prettier, younger, something-er, in some external way, and you feel that it is reducing your wellbeing in life. This came up when I was interviewed by Melissa Rivers. She asked something like, “What if you’ ... Show More
1h 2m