In a world fixated on eternal youth, the anti-aging market in North America alone reached a staggering $18.34 billion in 2023. With social media portraying a filtered world of botox, fillers, and lasers, it’s become an expected part of the average woman’s beauty routine. But have you ever wondered why this overwhelming beauty standard disproportionately targets women? 92% of all cosmetic procedures in the U.S. are performed on female patients. So, why are women subjected to this relentless campaign against aging, and what happens when we defy these norms?

In this episode of Sorry For Apologizing, Missy chats with Sandra Lanshin, a world-renowned acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who “fills in the gaps of Western medicine,” according to W Magazine. Together, they dissect the societal expectations placed on women, delve into alternative approaches to aging, and how to truly “well-age.” Follow Sandra here. Brought to you by Rescripted and U by Kotex®.

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