To Age Gracefully or Fight Back With Filler?

In this episode, Nikki and Jenn discuss the pressure to maintain a youthful appearance and the use of fillers and cosmetic procedures. They reflect on the changing standards of beauty and the impact of social media on our perception of aging. They also touch on the topic of perimenopause and the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life. Women's hormones and their impact on mood and cognitive function, the lack of knowledge and awareness about perimenopause, the importance of giving oneself grace and seeking medical advice, the complexity of the female body, the need for doctors who understand women's health, the potential benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, the challenge of finding a primary care physician who can address all aspects of women's health, the importance of being curious about one's body, the pressure to optimize the body and the need to question societal norms, the importance of embracing natural aging and being true to oneself, the possibility of changing one's perspective and the invitation for listeners to suggest topics and guests for future episodes.