From babies to botox: how aging has changed
Episode 78 of the Suddenly Thirty podcast, hosted by Suddenly Thirty Podcast, titled "From babies to botox: how aging has changed" was published on May 27, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.
May 27, 2025 ·52m · Suddenly Thirty
Summary
Are we aging differently than our mums did? Short answer: absolutely. But the deeper answer is more nuanced—and more revealing of our generation than you might expect.In this episode, Emily and Lilli unpack how beauty standards, careers, motherhood, and marriage timelines have radically shifted. From anti-wrinkle cream at 30 to preventative Botox at 25, from babies by 26 to freezing eggs at 36, this conversation explores what aging looks and feels like in a completely different era.They explore how today’s skincare culture and beauty routines are more intense and accessible than ever, how social media has transformed comparison into a daily experience, and how the age of 30 has evolved from a milestone of settling down to one of self-discovery and expansion.With plenty of surprising stats and personal reflections woven in, this episode will make you rethink what aging “gracefully” really means.Join us as we ask: Is aging now more free—or just more curated?Subscribe to the Suddenly Thirty Substack where we collate all the things we’ve been into this week and share them with you. The Monthly Edit - Vol 19 is available now!Follow us on Instagram @suddenlythirtypodcast to stay up to date with what we’ve been up to, behind the scenes and future episodes.The Suddenly Cap is on sale – shop the girls go-to caps for 20% off. Discount automatically applied at the checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Are we aging differently than our mums did? Short answer: absolutely. But the deeper answer is more nuanced—and more revealing of our generation than you might expect.
In this episode, Emily and Lilli unpack how beauty standards, careers, motherhood, and marriage timelines have radically shifted. From anti-wrinkle cream at 30 to preventative Botox at 25, from babies by 26 to freezing eggs at 36, this conversation explores what aging looks and feels like in a completely different era.
They explore how today’s skincare culture and beauty routines are more intense and accessible than ever, how social media has transformed comparison into a daily experience, and how the age of 30 has evolved from a milestone of settling down to one of self-discovery and expansion.
With plenty of surprising stats and personal reflections woven in, this episode will make you rethink what aging “gracefully” really means.
Join us as we ask: Is aging now more free—or just more curated?
Subscribe to the Suddenly Thirty Substack where we collate all the things we’ve been into this week and share them with you. The Monthly Edit - Vol 19 is available now!
Follow us on Instagram @suddenlythirtypodcast to stay up to date with what we’ve been up to, behind the scenes and future episodes.
The Suddenly Cap is on sale – shop the girls go-to caps for 20% off. Discount automatically applied at the checkout.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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