Is Obsession with Looks Holding us Back? | E52

Chocolate and Spice Talk · Jun 12, 2026 · 36m

Have you ever spent time getting ready — makeup, hair, outfit — and then felt a mix of pride and irritation because you know that effort changes how people treat you… and you’re not sure how you feel about that?How much grooming is us wanting to do for the joy of it and how much is it because society, social media, and marketing make us so fearful that we do it? Does putting a lot of effort into make up or clothes and nails actually build self confidence or is that a marketing trope sold to women to encourage consumerism?In this episode of Chocolate and Spice Talk, we’re talking about the…