EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 13 MIN
Beauty Standards Aren’t Just Out There—They’re In Us!
from Beyond the Mirror: Redefining Beauty and Wellness · host Julie Moon-Nguyen and Niamh Hislop
Are Beauty Standards Really the Problem?What if everything you’ve been told about beauty standards is missing the point? In this episode, Julie is challenging the idea that unrealistic beauty standards are the reason we feel unhappy with our bodies. After working with women for over 20 years the pattern is clear: we believe that fixing one "flaw" will finally bring happiness and confidence—yet the moment we improve one thing, we find another problem. The truth is, the standards that make us feel "not enough" aren’t just coming from social media or magazines—they come from within us, shaped by childhood experiences and passed down through generations.If we want to change the way women feel about themselves, we have to start by changing our own internal standards. In this episode, Julie shares how she is breaking this cycle with her own daughters, teaching them to see their bodies with appreciation instead of comparison. She also explores how we unknowingly pass our insecurities to our children and why true beauty starts with self-acceptance. This is an episode that will shift your perspective—and maybe even help you feel a little freer in your own skin. Press play now!
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Are Beauty Standards Really the Problem?What if everything you’ve been told about beauty standards is missing the point? In this episode, Julie is challenging the idea that unrealistic beauty standards are the reason we feel unhappy with our bodies. After working with women for over 20 years the pattern is clear: we believe that fixing one "flaw" will finally bring happiness and confidence—yet the moment we improve one thing, we find another problem. The truth is, the standards that make us feel "not enough" aren’t just coming from social media or magazines—they come from within us, shaped by childhood experiences and passed down through generations.If we want to change the way women feel about themselves, we have to start by changing our own internal standards. In this episode, Julie shares how she is breaking this cycle with her own daughters, teaching them to see their bodies with appreciation instead of comparison. She also explores how we unknowingly pass our insecurities to our children and why true beauty starts with self-acceptance. This is an episode that will shift your perspective—and maybe even help you feel a little freer in your own skin. Press play now!
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