Why are 10-year-olds using anti-aging skincare? And why are brands encouraging it?

Children are becoming the newest beauty consumers, and it’s not happening by accident. In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we’re talking about the rise of kids’ skincare, the marketing strategies behind brands like Drunk Elephant and Bubble, and how social media has turned childhood into another market to monetize.

We’ll get into:

Why anti-aging products are being marketed to children

The role TikTok and Sephora culture play in this trend

How beauty brands profit from insecurity

The psychology of aspirational marketing

What this says about growing up online and consumer culture

This conversation isn’t really about skincare—it’s about childhood, advertising, self-worth, and the pressure to “fix” yourself before you’ve even had the chance to grow up.

What do you think? Should brands be held responsible for marketing these products to kids, or is this ultimately up to parents? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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Social media didn't just change how we communicate—it changed how we see each other.

In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we're talking about how social media has completely destroyed the "fourth wall" between strangers. We have unlimited access to each other's lives, opinions, trauma, and mistakes... and it might be making us less empathetic, not more.

Why do people feel so comfortable bullying strangers online?

Why do influencers feel like our friends?

Why does everyone seem so comfortable commenting on lives they know nothing about?

We dive into:

• The death of the fourth wall in the internet age

• Parasocial relationships and why they feel so real

• Why outrage is rewarded by social media algorithms

• The empathy crisis happening online

• Why we forget there's a real person behind the screen

• How constant access is changing human behavior

If you've ever caught yourself judging someone online, feeling weirdly attached to an influencer, or wondering why the internet feels so much meaner than it used to, this episode is for you.

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Do people really hate cats... or is something deeper going on?

At first glance, it sounds ridiculous. But when you start looking at history, gender stereotypes, and the way society treats traits associated with femininity, the conversation gets a lot more interesting.

In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we're diving into why the internet's obsession with hating cats might not just be about pets. We'll talk about:

The history of cats and women

Why "cat lady" became an insult

The psychology behind cat behavior vs. dog behavior

Social media's role in shaping opinions

The connection between misogyny, autonomy, and the way we judge both women and animals

Whether you're a cat lover, a dog person, or somewhere in between, this episode is less about convincing you to like cats—and more about questioning why we think the way we do.

What do you think?

Do you think the dislike of cats is sometimes rooted in misogyny, or is that reading too much into it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Join me for an advice/yap session 🤍

For a long time, I felt like my anxiety, codependent relationships, and insecurities controlled me. In this episode, I share how my perspective has shifted.

This is the “I Fear I Have Thoughts” podcast— I’m your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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Join me for an advice session 🤍

In this episode, I talk about what it really looks like to make peace with an anxiety disorder—and how I’ve learned to respond to panic attacks instead of fearing them. I break it down into 3 steps.

1. Breathe, acknowledging your trigger.

2. Positively reframe your outlook on the situation.

3. Reflect and accept the new lesson you gained from the situation.

For a long time, I felt like my anxiety controlled me. In this episode, I share how my perspective has shifted, what’s helped me in the middle of a panic attack, and why trying to “fight” anxiety might actually make it worse.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, or scared of your own mind… this conversation is for you.

Welcome to the “I Fear I Have Thoughts” podcast. I’m your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I’m so glad you’re here!

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Join me for an advice session 🤍

In this episode, I talk about seasonal affective disorder—but more specifically, the feeling of becoming a completely different person once spring arrives.

If you’ve ever wondered why life suddenly feels lighter, easier, or more you again when the sun comes back… you’re not alone. I open up about my own experience with the emotional weight of winter, and how much sunshine, longer days, and warmth can truly shift your mindset, energy, and overall mental health.

This episode is a reminder that maybe it was never you… maybe it was the season.

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Join me for an advice session! In this episode, I talked about my experience with the Law of Detachment and how it has changed my life.

Welcome all to the ‘I Fear I Have Thoughts’ podcast! I am your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm so excited for you to join me today! This is a space where we become better, smarter, and hotter together. Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned in for more yapping!

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Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see more of. I'll talk to you guys next week! Thank you so much for watching :)

Join me for a session of boiling tea spilling! I asked my viewers to send me their craziest stories so I could read and react, and you guys did NOT disappoint.

Welcome all to the ‘I Fear I Have Thoughts’ podcast! I am your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm so excited for you to join me today!

Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned in for more yapping.

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Podcast Instagram: @ifearihavethoughts

For business contact: [email protected]

Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see more of… I'll talk to you guys next week!!

Hello and welcome all to the ‘I Fear I Have Thoughts’ podcast! I am your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm so excited for you to join me today!

This is a safe conversation space for all the overthinkers and dreamers!

In this episode, I share 20 pieces of advice I think all girls (or any human) should hear. By the time you're seeing this... I'll be 20.

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Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see more of… I'll talk to you guys next week!!

Helo all, and welcome to the ‘I Fear I Have Thoughts’ podcast. I am your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm so excited for you to join me today!

Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned in!

tiktok: @lilss_grwm

instagram: @lillytavarez

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Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see more of… I'll talk to you guys next week!!

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