How Social Media Is Rewiring Your Brain & Beauty Standards | ft. Dr. Nicholas Nikolov

What is social media actually doing to the way we see ourselves?In this episode, I sit down again with plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Nikolov to have a deeper conversation about filters, beauty standards, and the psychological impact of social media on self-perception.We talk about how constant exposure to edited images and unrealistic standards can subtly reshape the brain—affecting confidence, body image, and the way we define “normal.” From facial filters to the rise in cosmetic procedures, this conversation explores how digital environments are influencing both mental health and real-life decisions.We also dive into the intersection of plastic surgery and psychology—what people are really seeking when they change their appearance, and how to approach beauty in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and aligned with your well-being.If you’ve ever questioned how social media has impacted the way you see yourself, this episode will make you think differently.You are not meant to look filtered.You are meant to feel like yourself.For more of our host ry-Insta wellness and pod https://www.instagram.com/takecarebyry/?hl=enpersonal and author:https://www.instagram.com/rylinrosee/?hl=enBooks:first one- a love letter to anyone whos been through anything hard. my memoir.https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-Survived-Myself/dp/B0FD87FWTDsecond one - love, loss, and becominghttps://www.amazon.com/Everything-was-here-but-you-ebook/dp/B0G99VVP56?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1Dr. Nikolov https://drnikolov.com/about/dr-nicholas-nikolov/social media and mental health, filters and self image, plastic surgery psychology, beauty standards and brain, body image issues social media, facial filters impact, cosmetic procedures and mental health, self perception psychology, unrealistic beauty standards, confidence and social media