Botox & Beauty Standards: Redefining Confidence as We Age

Connect with us :)Growing older is one of the few things every single one of us will experience.So why does it still feel so uncomfortable to talk about?In this episode, Laura and Amanda dive into one of the biggest transitions we all face: our changing relationship with beauty, confidence, and aging.What happens when the beauty standards you once judged suddenly become the ones you understand?When "I'll never get Botox" slowly turns into... "Maybe."Together, they unpack the emotions behind aging, the pressure of social media, and the difference between taking care of yourself and chasing unrealistic beauty standards.They also explore why physical transformation, whether it's aging, pregnancy, or simply becoming a new version of yourself, can sometimes feel like losing yourself before you find yourself again.In this episode, we discuss:• Why our relationship with beauty changes as we age • The truth about Botox and changing perspectives • Aging gracefully versus trying to stay young • The influence of social media on beauty standards • The emotional side of physical transformation • Why getting older is a privilege, yet still feels so hard to embrace • How to build confidence that comes from within, not from comparisonBecause maybe the goal isn't to look younger.Maybe it's learning to recognize and love the person looking back at us in the mirror.New episodes every Thursday.Relevant Episodes:Fear and Anxiety and the Emotional Side of Growing UpThe Essentials and Learning How to Skincare as You Get OlderAlexia Play "Younger You" We Grew Up But Miss Who We WereSupport the showWait... What's Next? Support the Show: Buy Us a CafeistoHost: Laura Alba Co-Host: Amanda BrilhanteExecutive Producer: Lauren AtkinsonInstagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbrilEmail:  [email protected]