05-31-26 More Than Skin Deep: Beauty, Health, and Mental Well-Being
In this thought-provoking episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, with host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, she revisits a conversation that deserves to be heard. She explores the question: To wear makeup or not to wear makeup?
For some, makeup can boost confidence, enhance self-expression, and help them feel their best in a world that often promotes specific standards of beauty. For others, especially as they grow older, face health challenges, or seek a more natural lifestyle, makeup may become less important or even something they choose to avoid due to concerns about toxins and overall wellness.
But this conversation goes far beyond makeup.
She dives into the powerful impact that words and labels have on mental health. Terms like “survivor” and “fighter” are often used with good intentions, but do they resonate with everyone? What does it mean to be a cancer survivor, a suicide loss survivor, or a domestic violence survivor? And what about those who are living with cancer, or individuals who have survived a suicide attempt and continue to navigate thoughts of suicide every day?
Language matters. The words that empower one person may not empower another. This episode encourages us to become more mindful of the labels we use, to ask questions instead of making assumptions, and to recognize that every person’s journey is unique.
Join Kelli for a meaningful discussion about confidence, beauty standards, health, identity, and the importance of choosing words that support rather than define others.
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