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E89: In Defense of My Free Range Face

In this episode I talk about something I’ve been thinking about for years: what happens when we freeze those expressions with Botox.

Research shows that Botox doesn’t just change how we look — it can actually mute our ability to fully feel certain emotions and can make it harder for children to learn emotional intelligence by watching our faces.

I’m not here to shame anyone who chooses Botox. I get the pressure. But this is exactly why I’ve decided to keep my free-range face — lines, creases, and all.

Because my face isn’t broken. It’s a map of a life fully lived. And in a world that’s…

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