Episode 19: Self-esteem surgery?

<p>In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Cosmetic surgery boosts self-esteem. They talk self-love, external validation, their own cosmetic experiences, and much more…</p> <p> </p> <p>Numbers from Social Polls:</p> <p>Total Number of Votes: 161 responded. Agree = 58 % Disagree = 42 %</p> <p> </p> <p>Contact Us: </p> <p>Email us at <a href='mailto:hypothesispodcast@gmail.com'>hypothesispodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Instagram: @hypothesispodcast                 </p> <p>Twitter: @hypothesis_pod </p> <p>Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast</p> <p>#hypothesispod</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources/References:</p> <p>Review of self-esteem in brain: <a href='http://journal.psych.ac.cn/xlkxjz/EN/abstract/abstract3770.shtml'>http://journal.psych.ac.cn/xlkxjz/EN/abstract/abstract3770.shtml</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Higher self-esteem leads to better self-reported physical health: <a href='https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-34793-x'>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-34793-x</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Self-esteem neural signature: <a href='https://elifesciences.org/articles/28098'>https://elifesciences.org/articles/28098</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Why critique hits us harder than compliments: <a href='https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/4/404/4911785'>https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/4/404/4911785</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Your brain on confidence: <a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolyncenteno/2018/04/18/your-brain-on-confidence/?sh=38764baa60cb'>https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolyncenteno/2018/04/18/your-brain-on-confidence/?sh=38764baa60cb</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Summary of 2012 study showing surgery doesn’t alter mental health: <a href='https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/open-gently/201212/plastic-surgery-doesnt-boost-self-esteem'>https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/open-gently/201212/plastic-surgery-doesnt-boost-self-esteem</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Summary of study on people who reported feeling more self-esteem after surgery: <a href='https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/13031109