Society’s definition of beauty manipulates the beholder. Attractiveness is a fickle thing and has been different throughout time periods and in different cultures. From a young age, we've been conditioned into believing that there is a certain standard of attractiveness which we should all aspire to reach by changing our bodies and our features. Today I'm here to talk about how beauty has been connected to power, status, and desirability. We'll also discuss how this toxic beauty has influenced the beauty and cosmetic procedures industry, and how, by using upward comparisons, women and men have an altered body perception, beauty bias, and eating disorders. I end this topic with some advice for the journey ahead, where you'll have to try to learn to accept yourself again. You can find my podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public.