Ep. 53 💫 The Pressure to Stay Youthful After 40 (and What Really Counts)

06/12/2025 35 min Episodio 53
Ep. 53 💫 The Pressure to Stay Youthful After 40 (and What Really Counts)

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The pressure to stay youthful is everywhere – in the mirror, on social media, and in the faces of women half your age. But what if youthfulness isn’t about fillers and filters, and more about how you feel in your own skin?In this ProblemSolvHer podcast episode, Chloe and Dagmar unpack the pressure to look young after 40, how social media shapes our self-image, and why being present and purpose do more for your glow than any cream or procedure.Topics We Cover: What “youthful” really means beyond your face and body How stress, sleep, and joy show up in your skin and energy Social media, filters, and the rise of preventative Botox Aging in public vs. aging in private, and why it feels so different Competition, comparison, and pressure among women (and men) The pill-to-stay-young hypothetical – and what it reveals about values Belonging, identity, and why inner work matters more than outer work Aging naturally, cosmetic work, and making choices without shame How to feel youthful from the inside out – at any ageTimestamps & Chapters: 00:00 Intro, who’s listening, and today’s topic 01:04 The pressure to stay youthful and Chloe’s “this is my real face” moment 01:56 Dagmar on stress, inner peace, and how energy changes your face 03:27 Age as a number, Kris Jenner, younger partners, and the “vacation glow” 04:51 Presence, brain science, and holistic youthfulness (mind, body, spirit) 06:41 Social media, Botox in your 20s, sun, substances, and lifestyle choices 09:57 TikTok, boots in Florida, brands, and how style ties into youth pressure 12:48 Small town vs. business world – where the pressure hits hardest 14:28 Multi-generational friendships, confidence, and walking into any room 18:18 Straight talk: wanting to feel youthful, nostalgia, and time flying 21:06 The anti-aging pill question and what Dagmar’s hard “no” is really about 23:03 When people stop guessing you younger – facing visible aging 24:51 Madonna, Kylie, surgery, and the normalization of “fixing” your face 27:37 Tribe, belonging, and staying yourself when success and money show up 29:45 “Life is difficult” – Chloe’s Hamptons story and why belief is everything 31:59 Vikings, Lagertha, and finding beauty in the hard parts of life 34:37 Body image as a separate but connected conversation 35:12 Wrap-up, love note, and where to find ProblemSolvHer🔎 ResourcesIt’s never too late to start again.✨ Create meaning & monetize your purpose.🌸 Reinvent yourself & own your voice.🌺 The Reinvention Blueprint“How did I get here — and what’s next?” this ProblemSolvHer mini-guide was made for you.Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions, and is not intended as medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Please consult a licensed professional for advice specific to your circumstances.💫 Connect with us:📲 DM us on Instagram: @problemsolvher👉 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@problemsolvher👉 Visit our website: problemsolvher.com 👉 Email us: [email protected]🌟 If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and share it with a friend!