170. The psychology of acne

170. The psychology of acne

Acne has just as many emotional and mental symptoms as it does physical. Having acne in our 20s is a significant source of insecurity, frustration and hopelessness, impacting how we go about making new friends, dating, career opportunities and so much more. In this episode we break down the psychology of acne, investigating the myths about the causes of acne, the subsequent stigma towards acne, the mental consequences we are observing more and more, the impact of social media and facetune, along with how we can manage our self esteem in the face of chronic acne. Listen now!

The article I reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5029236/

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130. Relationship anxiety and being 'forever single' in your 20s ft. Katy Bellotte

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127. Can we be too self aware?

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126. How to heal a fear of abandonment

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15 Sep 202346min

125. The psychology of dating apps ft. Bumble

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124. Moving to a new city in our 20s

124. Moving to a new city in our 20s

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