Woman’s World: Unrealistic Beauty Standards

Social media is doing more harm than good with young women becoming increasingly insecure due to unrealistic beauty standards, but are these standards causing identity issues? Today Teasea Bennett, CEO and Co-Owner of Reve Jewellery and Natassia Wright, HR and Leadership Consultant are here to discuss.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can’t be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations.

When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely focus on your appearance and body image, repeatedly checking the mirror, grooming or seeking reassurance, sometimes for many hours each day. Your perceived flaw and the repetitive behaviors cause you significant distress, and impact your ability to function in your daily life.

You may seek out numerous cosmetic procedures to try to “fix” your perceived flaw. Afterward, you may feel temporary satisfaction or a reduction in your distress, but often the anxiety returns and you may resume searching for other ways to fix your perceived flaw.

Treatment of body dysmorphic disorder may include cognitive behavioral therapy and medication.

About our guests:

Teasea Bennett, Co-Owner of Revé Jewelry shares their unforgettable body changes- from growing noses, swollen feet, wobbling and weird comments from men and many other eye-opening surprises during their pregnancy journey. They give an honest recollection of their experience while chiding “persons” for not telling them that these things would happen.

Natassia Wright is the Executive Director for Mind Food International and the Caribbean Leadership Summit. Natassia was appointed United Nations Ambassador – NGO Diplomat in October 2020. Natassia specializes in teaching about purpose and destiny as well as how to evolve in the leader one ought to be. She specializes in HR and other leadership expertise. “The Influencer”, as often called in her nation, provides thought provoking and soul directed guidance to individuals seeking to find their purpose through her programme “Appointment with Destiny”. Mrs. Wright is known locally and internationally for her heartfelt story of overcoming the odds.