The Life of Bryony

To Botox or Not to Botox – How to Navigate a World of Impossible Standards with Social Historian and Former Beauty Consultant, Ellen Atlanta


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This week, I’m joined by author and beauty culture commentator EllenAtlanta to explore how tweakments, filters and social media are reshapingnot just our faces – but the way we see ourselves. From the rise of fillers inthe UK to the constant pressures of online “perfection,” Ellen shares powerful insights from her book and from conversations with young women growing up in the middle of it all. Together, we talk about what it means to navigate beauty in the digital age, how social media has shifted our ideas of confidence and self-image, and why these treatments and filters have become such a big part of the conversation. If you’ve ever questioned your reflection, wondered how the online world is shaping your self-esteem, or simply wanted to better understand today’s beauty culture, this episode will give you fresh perspectives on acceptance, confidence, and defining beauty on your own terms.

BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Ellen’s book, Pixel Flesh, explores the impact of digital beauty culture on women’s self-worth and mental health, and is available now in all good bookstores.

 

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Credits: 

Host: Bryony Gordon

 

Guest: Ellen Atlanta

 

Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig

 

Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun

 

Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm

 

Editor: Luke Shelley

 

Exec Producer: Mike Wooller 

 

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