The Cult of Botox

The Cult of Botox

From Sounds Like A Cult by Studio71

April 28, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

The episode explores the evolution of Botox from a medical treatment to a beauty standard and questions the motivations behind its use.

Cancel your frown lines and lean in… because this week on Sounds Like A Cult, Amanda and Chelsea are getting into the wrinkle relaxing world of Botox. What started as a medical treatment for eye twitching has evolved into a beauty mainstay, one that promises to erase your crows feet... for 3 months. From preventative Botox in your 20s to the normalization of injectables as routine maintenance, we’re unpacking how this once taboo procedure became a beauty baseline. We're trying to answer the question a lot of people are asking but not always saying out loud: are we doing this for ourselves, or because everyone else is? Is Botox just modern self-care, or is it giving cult? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia. Thank you to our sponsors! Join the loyalty program for renters at ⁠⁠https://joinbilt.com/cult For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to https://Quince.com/slac Head to ⁠https://factormeals.com/cult50off⁠ and use code cult50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year! To claim your Double Roses offer before they're gone, visit ⁠https://1800Flowers.com/CULT Learn…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Montell, Chelsea Charles

Topics covered

  • Botox
  • beauty standards
  • self-care
  • injectables
  • cultural norms

Keywords

  • Botox
  • self-care
  • beauty
  • injectables
  • crows feet
  • preventative Botox
  • cultural norms

Sponsors

Bilt, Quince, Factor, 1800Flowers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio71

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