why are we so obsessed with youth? + the nantucket "no influencers" drama

<p>in this week&#39;s episode, we have a big yap and end up unpacking a few big conversations around self-image, getting older, and modern influencer culture</p><p>we talk about:</p><ul><li><strong>growing up, aging, &amp; acceptance:</strong> shifting from fearing the milestone of turning 30 to finding quiet gratitude in aging naturally (and spotting our first forehead lines in the mirror).</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>beauty standards &amp; self-perception:</strong> how we see ourselves versus how the world sees us, ranging from the drama of &quot;hair dysmorphia&quot; after a haircut to the normalization of procedures like botox and &quot;looksmaxing&quot; for younger generations.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>influencer culture vs. authenticity:</strong> unpacking the viral nantucket craft shop that posted a &quot;no influencers allowed&quot; sign, and debating whether anti influencer backlash stems from subtle misogyny, spatial disrespect, or general performative fatigue.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.matcha.diaries/?hl=en">⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thematchadiaries">⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or subscribe to us on youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thematchadiaries/videos">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thematchadiaries">⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>! for advertising opportunities, or you don&#39;t have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: <a href="mailto:thematchadiariespod@gmail.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠</a></p>