Maxxing - why am I seeing this word everywhere??

If dictionary.com makes "maxxing" their word of the year, I will literally scream.  In this episode, I’m unpacking the rise of “looksmaxxing”, an online trend gaining traction among young men that promises a better life through extreme physical transformation. From rigid diets (starvemaxxing *rolls eyes*) and intense workouts to more disturbing practices, this version of self-improvement raises bigger questions about worth, identity, and what we’re really chasing.But this isn’t just about them.As a woman, I've been through this in a personal capacity - maybe I didn't smash my jaw with a hammer, but I sure thought I had to look a certain way to be successful. In this episode, we explore: What “looksmaxxing” actually is and where it comes from  The connection between self-improvement and self-worth  Why this trend is more concerning than it first appears  The subtle ways we may be participating in similar thinking  How to rethink self-improvement from a healthier place A conversation about: identity, worthiness, beauty standards, and the fine line between evolving yourself and losing yourself.💬 Let’s connect: What are your thoughts on “maxxing”? Where do you think the line is between self-improvement and self-erasure?📲 Instagram: @middleagedwoman.pod 🎙️ New episodes: Bi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday (let's hope)☕BUY ME A COFFEE