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      <description><![CDATA[<p><i>Content warning: This podcast episode contains references to suicide/suicidal feelings. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org</i></p><p> </p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/10/multiple-stressors-no-function">American Psychological Associatio</a>n, more than a quarter of adults say that most days they’re too stressed to function. Also, most mental illnesses actually start when teens/young adults are in school. Luckily, a new generation is changing the way we approach addressing mental health by starting earlier. In this episode, host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en">Alison Haislip</a> chats with <a href="https://www.activeminds.org/about-us/our-team/alison-malmon/">Alison Malmon</a>, founder of <a href="https://www.activeminds.org/">Active Minds</a> – a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives that supports mental health education for young adults – about how to ensure that no one feels alone, the harrowing incident that drove her to create the org, and hosting critical “<a href="https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/stress-less-week/#:~:text=Stress%20Less%20Week%20spreads%20the,and%20once%20in%20the%20fall.">stress less weeks</a>” on campus communities around the country. For more, check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2023 18:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>With social media often dictating culture—from skin and body positivity movements to normalizing formerly stigmatized mental health conditions—is the proliferation of popular meme accounts glorifying anxiety, depression and the “sad girl” persona? Is social media rightly celebrating mental health, or unnecessarily causing more of it? Join host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en" target="_blank">Alison Haislip</a> as she chats with lifestyle influencer Samantha Klein (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/samswhurld/?hl=en" target="_blank">@samswhurld</a>) and therapist Shani Tran (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theshaniproject?lang=en" target="_blank">@theshaniproject</a>) to answer all these questions and more. For more wellness stories like this, be sure to check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/" target="_blank">wellconnected.murad.com</a>. </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Why do some Japanese men refuse to use skincare? Why is plastic surgery so prevalent in Korea? And what do hot springs and spas have to do with skincare? In this episode of “Why is No One Talking About…”, we take an inside look at the top recommendations, ancient traditions and philosophies behind Japanese and Korean beauty. Listen as Japanese makeup artist (and Buddhist monk!) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kodomakeup/?hl=en">Kodo Nishimura</a> (@kodomakeup) and Korean skinfluencer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glowwithava/?hl=en">Ava Lee</a> (@glowwithava) break down the differences, similarities and product obsessions of each beauty culture. Want to be in the loop on all things skin? Be sure to check out <a href="http://wellconnected.murad.com">wellconnected.murad.com</a>. </p><p><i>The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Murad, and are for informational purposes only, even if the advice of physicians and medical practitioners are included. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not looked be considered specific medical advice.</i></p>
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The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Murad, and are for informational purposes only, even if the advice of physicians and medical practitioners are included. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not looked be considered specific medical advice.</itunes:summary>
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The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Murad, and are for informational purposes only, even if the advice of physicians and medical practitioners are included. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and should not looked be considered specific medical advice.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a lookist? Do you favor people who are deemed “traditionally attractive”? In this next episode of “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover hot takes on mind, body, food or skin), our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en" target="_blank">new host, actor/TV personality Alison Haislip</a>, dives deep into lookism with <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/university/widdows-heather.aspx" target="_blank">philosopher/professor Heather Widdows</a>. Heather’s book “Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Ideal” has been deemed groundbreaking by Vogue, and she’s revealing the 4 global beauty ideals, how to combat lookism and more. (Spoiler: Don’t say, “It’s what’s inside that counts,” because we know that isn’t 100% true all the time.) For more eye-opening wellness stories for total skin health, check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/" target="_blank">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a lookist? Do you favor people who are deemed “traditionally attractive”? In this next episode of “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover hot takes on mind, body, food or skin), our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonhaislip/?hl=en" target="_blank">new host, actor/TV personality Alison Haislip</a>, dives deep into lookism with <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/university/widdows-heather.aspx" target="_blank">philosopher/professor Heather Widdows</a>. Heather’s book “Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Ideal” has been deemed groundbreaking by Vogue, and she’s revealing the 4 global beauty ideals, how to combat lookism and more. (Spoiler: Don’t say, “It’s what’s inside that counts,” because we know that isn’t 100% true all the time.) For more eye-opening wellness stories for total skin health, check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/" target="_blank">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Cosmetic chemists are beauty’s new influencers, and we have two of the best in the game in this next episode of our new podcast series, “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover unexplored, sometimes taboo hot takes on mind, body, food and skin). Nerd out as beloved chemists Michelle Wong (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience/?hl=en" target="_blank">@labmuffinbeautyscience</a>) and Esther Olu (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themelaninchemist/?hl=en" target="_blank">@themelaninchemist</a>) debunk “dirty lists,” explain whether clinical testing matters and expose the overhyped “clean beauty” apps that everyone seems to be using these days. For more fact-revealing stories on skin health, be sure to check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cosmetic chemists are beauty’s new influencers, and we have two of the best in the game in this next episode of our new podcast series, “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover unexplored, sometimes taboo hot takes on mind, body, food and skin). Nerd out as beloved chemists Michelle Wong (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience/?hl=en" target="_blank">@labmuffinbeautyscience</a>) and Esther Olu (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themelaninchemist/?hl=en" target="_blank">@themelaninchemist</a>) debunk “dirty lists,” explain whether clinical testing matters and expose the overhyped “clean beauty” apps that everyone seems to be using these days. For more fact-revealing stories on skin health, be sure to check out <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to our new series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts cover unexplored hot takes on wellness and skin. In this second episode, DermTok star Dr. Sugai (aka <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drspf?lang=en">Dr. SPF</a>) and preeminent fertility expert Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eggwhisperer/?hl=en">Egg Whisperer</a>) explain how your skin could be a window into unexplained fertility issues and why it’s important for dermatologists and fertility doctors to work together. For instance, did you know that cystic acne could be tied to an autoimmune concern? Or that certain rashes might signal a risk to your pregnancy? For more eye-opening stories, be sure to visit <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.  </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our new series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts and insiders cover unexplored (sometimes taboo) hot takes on mind, body, food and—of course—skin. For this debut episode in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino explores the repercussions of putting herself out there—only to get “barf emoji-ed” on by a male contingent. Listen as Katie and her guest, Amelia Diamond (Man Repeller, The New York Times), break down confronting toxic men, elevating the skin-positivity movement, and keeping your social media bully-free. For more mental health-boosting stories, be sure to visit <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.  </p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our new series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts and insiders cover unexplored (sometimes taboo) hot takes on mind, body, food and—of course—skin. For this debut episode in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino explores the repercussions of putting herself out there—only to get “barf emoji-ed” on by a male contingent. Listen as Katie and her guest, Amelia Diamond (Man Repeller, The New York Times), break down confronting toxic men, elevating the skin-positivity movement, and keeping your social media bully-free. For more mental health-boosting stories, be sure to visit <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.  </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>These next 10 minutes with hypnotherapist and coach Chloe Brotheridge may lead to some serious (yet quite literally subconscious) changes in your life. Yes, hypnotherapy—backed by validated research—is making waves in wellness, helping with everything from addressing imposter syndrome to improving general anxiety. No longer used to make people cluck like a chicken, this formerly out-there practice is now a fairly common way to help deal with mental health. Listen as Brotheridge breaks down what hypnotherapy can do, including even conquering everyday hurdles like prepping for a presentation. For more stress-relieving stories, be sure to visit <a href="wellconnected.murad.com">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These next 10 minutes with hypnotherapist and coach Chloe Brotheridge may lead to some serious (yet quite literally subconscious) changes in your life. Yes, hypnotherapy—backed by validated research—is making waves in wellness, helping with everything from addressing imposter syndrome to improving general anxiety. No longer used to make people cluck like a chicken, this formerly out-there practice is now a fairly common way to help deal with mental health. Listen as Brotheridge breaks down what hypnotherapy can do, including even conquering everyday hurdles like prepping for a presentation. For more stress-relieving stories, be sure to visit <a href="wellconnected.murad.com">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s the kind of story you hear about in the movies: After struggling with acne for her entire life, Kristen Robinson discovered Murad Skincare, and it solved her acne concerns. She was so grateful that she knew she just had to work at the brand. Listen as Kristen explains how she stopped at nothing to get her foot in the door as a product developer—including just walking into HQ to drop off an unsolicited resume. Plus, get all her tips for landing <i>your </i>dream job in beauty. (Spoiler alert: Unabashed boldness is a pre-requisite.) For even more inspiring stories like this, be sure to visit <a href="https://wellconnected.murad.com/" target="_blank">wellconnected.murad.com</a>.</p>
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