Does Motherhood Have a PR Problem? & Why ‘Looksmaxxing’ can get in the bin

About this episode

Kelly and Louise discuss the PR problems surrounding motherhood and the pressures women face to optimize themselves, alongside the rise of the looksmaxxing trend.

Apparently older women are keeping rave culture alive - we love to see it, but motherhood, well there’s always something to say about that and just now it’s got a PR problem. As a mum and a non mum, Kelly and Louise unpack the growing conversation around motherhood, identity and the pressure women face to constantly optimise themselves. They discuss how motherhood is portrayed and how comparison culture and unrealistic expectations are making things worse, looking at balance, judgement and the different ways women experience modern life.  They also discuss the TV shows Daddy Issues and Margot's Got Money Troubles, and what they reveal about motherhood, womanhood and societal expectations today. Plus, Kelly dives into the rise of the “looksmaxxing” trend—yes, including the men using hammers on their faces—and Louise does not hold back her thoughts. Expect thoughtful conversation, strong opinions and plenty of questions about the expectations placed on women today. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Crichton, Louise Mason

Topics covered

• motherhood
• identity
• looksmaxxing
• comparison culture
• societal expectations
• women's health

Keywords

• motherhood
• looksmaxxing
• societal expectations
• comparison culture
• women's health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Daddy Issues, Margot's Got Money Troubles

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