Lowe Standards

Remember when skincare meant washing your face and putting on moisturizer? Now apparently we're supposed to have a preventative anti-aging strategy before our first wrinkle. 😂💉In this episode we're diving into the world of cosmetic procedures, Botox, fillers, medispas, and modern beauty standards. Are cosmetic treatments just another form of self-care, or has the pressure to look younger, smoother, and permanently filtered gone a little too far?We debate whether you can be body positive and still get cosmetic work done, when a little maintenance becomes an obsession, and whether medispas and social media are encouraging people to start cosmetic treatments younger than ever.Plus, should people be honest about the work they've had done? And are we actually making these choices for ourselves, or are we comparing our real faces to filtered versions of everyone else?🎙️ In This Episode:Cosmetic procedures: self-care or social pressure?Botox, fillers, and the rise of preventative treatmentsBody positivity vs. cosmetic enhancementsWhen beauty maintenance becomes an obsessionAre people starting cosmetic procedures too young?Should you disclose the work you've had done?How Instagram filters and social media affect beauty standards✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨ Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨ Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

Remember when everyone wanted to be strong, lift heavy, and build muscle? Well… is being skinny back in style? And did GLP-1s have something to do with it? 👀In this episode, we're diving into the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, skinny culture, and changing beauty standards. Are we celebrating weight loss more than actual health? Is using a GLP-1 really the "easy way out," or are people just upset that losing weight doesn't have to look the same for everyone?We also debate whether it's fair to assume someone is taking weight loss medication just because they've dropped a few pounds, whether anyone owes an explanation for their weight loss, and why being thin seems to be getting more attention than being strong.Because apparently we've gone from celebrating muscle gains to celebrating smaller jeans… and we're just trying to figure out when the group chat made that decision 😂🎙️ In This Episode:Are GLP-1s bringing skinny culture back?Skinny vs. strong: have beauty standards changed again?GLP-1 medications: smart tool or easy way out?Does losing weight automatically mean getting healthier?Why we assume rapid weight loss means GLP-1 useDo people owe anyone an explanation for their weight loss?How weight loss medications are changing body image expectations✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨ Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨ Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

Buying a house used to be a major milestone of adulthood. Now? We're just wondering if living with our parents forever is a financially responsible decision. 😂🏡In this episode, we're joined by James Milonas, better known as James In The City, Toronto REALTOR®, social media personality, and HGTV's Open House Overhaul alum, to talk about the realities of today's Canadian housing market, homeownership, and buying your first home.We get into rising housing costs, emerging real estate trends, and whether Millennials and Gen Z can realistically afford to become homeowners. James shares his advice on getting into the housing market, finding the right real estate agent, and what to consider when buying or selling a home. We also discuss downsizing, retirement, and what it's really like building a successful career in real estate.But we're not stopping at houses. James also opens up about his incredible fitness and weight-loss journey, shedding around 100 pounds and the dedication behind his transformation. Because apparently selling houses, building a brand, and getting absolutely shredded are all part of the same schedule. Casual. 💪😂🎙️ In This Episode:Today's Canadian real estate market and housing trendsCan Millennials and Gen Z still afford to buy a home?Advice for first-time home buyersHow to find the right real estate agentWhat to consider when buying or selling a homeDownsizing and retirement considerationsBuilding a career in real estateJames's fitness journey and weight-loss transformation ✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments! ✨ Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠ ✨ Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

At what age does the Bank of Mom and Dad officially close? And more importantly… is there a withdrawal limit? 😂In this episode, we're talking about parents financially supporting their adult children, the importance of financial independence, and when helping your kids starts looking a little too much like funding their lifestyle.Terri wants her three daughters to know they'll always have a safe place to land—but she'd also like to retire someday, preferably without three additional names on the payroll. Meanwhile, Tyerra shares why asking her parents for money feels awkward, how a $75 car repair turned into a $3,000 reality check, and what living paycheck to paycheck taught her about saving money.We also debate whether parents should question how their adult children spend borrowed money, why having an emergency fund matters, and the difference between genuinely needing financial help and simply making questionable financial decisions.Because being financially independent is great… until life sends you a $3,000 invoice you definitely didn't order. 🙃🎙️ In This Episode:Should parents financially support their adult children?Helping your kids vs. enabling bad spending habitsWhen is it okay to ask your parents for money?Financial independence & living paycheck to paycheckWhy building an emergency fund mattersShould parents have a say in how borrowed money is spent?✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨ Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨ Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast

We're all about practicing gratitude… but some things are better left off the Thanksgiving dinner table. 😂In this episode, we're sharing the things we're secretly grateful for but would never normally admit out loud. From pretty privilege and ex-boyfriends to friendships that needed to end, having money, and being a little extra, we're getting into the unexpected things that have made our lives better—even if admitting them might raise a few eyebrows.We also get into why we're grateful for certain people no longer being in our lives, the freedom that comes with setting boundaries, and the little luxuries we appreciate more than we'd like to admit. Because apparently gratitude doesn't always have to sound humble, wholesome, or socially acceptable.Some might call these unpopular opinions. We prefer to call them honesty with a side of gratitude. 🎙️ In This Episode:Pretty privilege: are we allowed to be grateful for it?Why we're thankful for our ex-boyfriendsFriendships we've outgrown (and don't miss)Money, independence & life's little luxuriesBeing extra and unapologetically ourselvesThe unexpected benefits of getting olderThings we're grateful for but rarely admit✨ New episodes every Monday — make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments!✨Come hang with us on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowestandardspodcast⁠✨Follow us on ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lowestandardspodcast