We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.

Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?

And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?

What's the line between self-care and oppression?

Psychologist, author and beauty-researching kalologist Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and fitness industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.

Listen on Stitcher, iTunes, Omny, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts.

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Dr. Renee Engeln's work

"Beauty Sick," the book

Some links which you might find helpful:

Peacocks are shady choads

Peacock love honk

Peacocks who are humans aka jerks

Chris Rock’s “Good Hair”

"Magic mirror on the wall…”