<p>What if beauty isn’t about self-expression, but about power? In this episode, I revisit Naomi Wolf’s groundbreaking 1990 book <em>The Beauty Myth</em> and explore its relevance today.</p><p>I share my own conflicted response to the book, unpack Wolf’s argument that the real issue is a lack of choice, and connect it to Pamela Anderson’s recent makeup-free appearances. What does it mean when a 56-year-old woman is called “brave” for showing her natural face? And why do wrinkles still provoke trolling in a culture that claims to celebrate “authenticity”?</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The core argument of <em>The Beauty Myth</em> and its lasting impact</li><li>My personal reflections on choice, adornment, and self-esteem</li><li>Pamela Anderson as a modern case study in beauty politics</li><li>Why the act of going makeup-free is still perceived as courageous</li></ul><p>Tune in to explore beauty, power, ageing, and the ongoing struggle for women’s freedom.</p>