@mightypursuit: **LINK IN BIO FOR FULL EPISODE** In Western culture, aging isn’t treated as a process. It’s treated as a problem. Especially for women, getting older often means disappearing. Being treated as less visible, less valuable, or less worthy of celebration. But as psychologist Dr. Hillary McBride explains, aging isn’t the problem. The problem is how we’ve been taught to see it. And that’s part of the larger tension this episode confronts. We’re at a crossroads in the body image conversation. “Love yourself” was the mantra of the 2010s.
 But today, many of the same voices who preached that message
are turning to Ozempic, cosmetic procedures, and other forms of body modification. So what’s really happening and where do we go from here? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. McBride and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Linkov — two people often seen as opposites in the body image conversation. Dr. McBride is one of the most trusted voices in the field today. She’s written three bestselling books on body image and embodiment, runs a full-time clinical practice, and was praised by The New York Times for a “thoughtful, curious, and deeply empathetic” approach. Dr. Linkov is one of the most sought-after facial plastic surgeons in the world. Based in New York City, he runs a premier practice and has built a global following of over 1 million subscribers through his radically transparent YouTube channel. And if you’re trying to make sense of this moment, these are the voices you want in the room. They’re closest to the tension. We talk about: 1. What’s driving the reversal of body positivity 2. The mentality that Ozempic & plastic surgery are “wise investments” 3. The rise of self-objectification and using your body as your product 4. The erasure of aging in our society 5. How to make decisions about your body you won’t regret Whether you’re wrestling with aging, considering a procedure, or simply trying to stay grounded in a culture obsessed with appearance, this episode is foundational. 🎧 Full episode now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Search “Mighty Pursuit Podcast” or hit the link in bio. #bodyimage #cosmetics #BeautyTok

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