In this conversation, Deborah and Shelley discuss the intricate relationship between skincare and mental health. They explore how various skincare products can negatively impact mental well-being due to harmful ingredients, particularly endocrine disruptors. The discussion also touches on cultural beauty standards, personal experiences with natural skincare, and the importance of hormonal balance in maintaining both physical and mental health.

Article about endocrine disruptors mentioned!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Skincare and Mental Health

00:29 The Science Behind Skincare and Mental Health

07:59 Personal Experiences with Natural Skincare

12:56 The Importance of Hormone Regulation in Skincare

15:39 Dermatology Wrap-Up and Mental Health Connection

15:57 Engagement and Community Interaction

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New here? More Than You See strips away the highlight reels to reveal the real mental health journeys of actors, artists, and creatives. Hosts Deborah Lee Smith and Shelley Regner ask the questions others avoid — exploring what was happening off stage when life looked perfect, and how depression, anxiety, and resilience shaped the people we admire.

Each episode also brings a dose of “good news” in mental health: uplifting stories, new research, and cultural shifts that remind us progress is happening. Come for the unfiltered confessions, stay for the hope, and leave knowing you’re not alone.