surviving the plastic era: what cosmetic culture Is doing to our confidence & self-worth
a huge thanks to gimme beauty for helping us bring real beauty to you. use code skylar35 at gimmebeauty.com for 35% off everything & anything gimme.trigger warning: this episode includes discussions around body image, beauty standards, and societal pressure.in honor of mother’s day, i invited my mom—who also happens to be a therapist—into the studio for one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had on regardless. after one of our reels on beauty standards went viral and was even picked up by newsweek, we knew we had to go deeper. this episode is the start of a much bigger conversation: about the plastic era, the rise of cosmetic procedures, and how this epidemic is impacting women's self-worth across generations.what we talk about:⚡ the bathroom breakdown that sparked this episode — and the silent pressure to look a certain way⚡ how botox, fillers, and filters are shaping what we think is “normal”⚡ the internal vs. external battle of feeling “not enough”⚡ a brutally honest, multi-generational look at beauty: 27 vs. 58⚡ is it empowerment or oppression? the feminist debate around cosmetic enhancements⚡ how industries profit from our insecurities — and how we take our power backwe’re not here to shame anyone. we’re here to ask why. why do we feel this pressure? why are we altering ourselves to feel seen, validated, worthy? REGARDLESS, how do we shift the conversation back to what really matters—realness, confidence, and internal value?this isn’t just an episode — it’s our response to a culture obsessed with perfection. for every woman who’s ever looked in the mirror and silently asked, “am i enough?”
LEARN THE PIVOT: https://tr.ee/7HFRYW1Vd8NEED 1:1 OR GROUP SUPPORT? https://www.regardless.co/coachingMORE REGARDLESS? → website: https://www.regardless.co→sign up for our newsletter: https://www.regardless.co→ follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regardlessthepod/?hl=en→ follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regardlessthepod?lang=enMORE SKYLAR? https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@skylarsorkinproduced by REGARDLESS™ & in partnership with The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network
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meet REGARDLESS: the instant pivot into future you
we just launched our very first course!!!not only are we one of the founding + featured creators to help Linktree launching Kajabi courses into the world… but we even landed on a billboard in Times Square (still freaking out).to celebrate, we invited the Linktree team into our studio to tell you the full behind-the-scenes story.REGARDLESS has always been more than just a podcast — she’s a mindset, a movement, a way of pivoting. and now, she’s officially a course designed to help you pivot into your next chapter with realness, confidence, resilience and real tools.in this episode, i sit down with Linktree (yes, the team themselves!) to talk about how this partnership came to life, why regardless is so personal to me, and what you can expect from the course — including:✨ who it's for✨ why we built it✨ how it'll help you pivot and grow when life feels like a big fat SOS🎓 the REGARDLESS™ course is your go-to tool for navigating any SOS moment and becoming the most confident, resilient & unshakeable version of yourself. this 3-module course helps you access the power within, so you can respond, rise & grow REGARDLESS of what life throws your way. ⚡head to our linktree to learn the pivot!
LEARN THE PIVOT: https://tr.ee/7HFRYW1Vd8NEED 1:1 OR GROUP SUPPORT? https://www.regardless.co/coachingMORE REGARDLESS? → website: https://www.regardless.co→sign up for our newsletter: https://www.regardless.co→ follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regardlessthepod/?hl=en→ follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regardlessthepod?lang=enMORE SKYLAR? https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@skylarsorkinproduced by REGARDLESS™ & in partnership with The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network
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how do i know and trust i’m making the right decision with grace emmons
WE TURN 100 TODAY! 🎂⚡first off, a massive thank you to YOU — our listeners, our guests, my mama therapist, and all the brand partners who’ve believed in us. we wouldn’t be here without you.it’s so hard to know if you’re making the right decision. and honestly — even harder to fully trust yourself once you do. this question haunts me.we live in a world where it feels like everyone has an opinion. the noise is non-stop — parents, friends, social media, society. so how do you even know if you’re making a decision based on what you want... or what someone else wants for you?so today, i’m inviting you into the studio for a real conversation with grace emmons — transformation coach, energy healer, and founder of @forwardwithgrace — on what it actually looks like to get quiet, tune out the world, and choose yourself.REGARDLESS of what anyone else says, thinks, or believes — this is your life. and you get to choose how you show up, respond, and move forward. the real question is: how do you learn to trust that choice?if you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure, or just plain burnt out trying to “figure it all out” — this one’s for you.regardless of not knowing... we’re still going. ⚡AND grace is also gifting you her personal mindset bundle — the same one she uses to get clear & aligned when life feels messy.
LEARN THE PIVOT: https://tr.ee/7HFRYW1Vd8NEED 1:1 OR GROUP SUPPORT? https://www.regardless.co/coachingMORE REGARDLESS? → website: https://www.regardless.co→sign up for our newsletter: https://www.regardless.co→ follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regardlessthepod/?hl=en→ follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regardlessthepod?lang=enMORE SKYLAR? https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@skylarsorkinproduced by REGARDLESS™ & in partnership with The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network
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big sis talk. what’s it really like to turn 30?!!
what’s it actually like to turn 30? not the curated instagram version — the real, raw shift AND shit no one prepares you for.this week on REGARDLESS, i’m joined by one of my first expanders: ayesha sehra — founder of grow the social + coffee & a good vibe.three years ago, i was working a corporate job, attending one of her live podcast events alone, introducing myself to wellness brands, and staring at ayesha thinking, “i want to do what she’s doing.”now, she’s sitting in the regardless studio with me — not just as a guest, but as a mentor, friend, and full-circle reminder that everything can change when you keep showing up.in honor of her 30th birthday, we turned our big-sis catch-up into the convo every 20something woman needs.in this episode, ayesha shares:⚡ what she’s letting go of from her 20s⚡ what’s grounding her in her 30s⚡ how to build unshakable confidence⚡ what pivoting with purpose really looks like⚡ and how to trust the timing of it all … (god knows i need this)for the girl feeling behind, stuck, or scared of getting older — this episode is for you.
LEARN THE PIVOT: https://tr.ee/7HFRYW1Vd8NEED 1:1 OR GROUP SUPPORT? https://www.regardless.co/coachingMORE REGARDLESS? → website: https://www.regardless.co→sign up for our newsletter: https://www.regardless.co→ follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regardlessthepod/?hl=en→ follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regardlessthepod?lang=enMORE SKYLAR? https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@skylarsorkinproduced by REGARDLESS™ & in partnership with The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network
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from hustle to sunny within: how to actually enjoy the climb while you build with sharone hakman
what if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you say you want… is you?this week on regardless, we’re getting real about the anxiety that hits the second your alarm goes off. the pressure to "build your dream life" while secretly dreading your monday through friday. the non-stop loop of do more, be more, achieve more—with zero space to actually enjoy what you’re creating.i used to think i was stuck in a corporate prison… but it turns out, i was stuck in a mental one. living in a constant state of fight or flight, addicted to the grind, and so focused on the next peak that i forgot to look up and realize i’m already on the mountain.sound familiar?this week’s guest, sharone hakman—founder of hak’s, sunny within, and season 1 masterchef alum—knows the feeling. from leaving corporate finance to becoming a chef, founder, and full-on entrepreneur, sharone opens up about the ego deaths, burnouts, and breakthroughs that forced him to slow down and start living—not just building.✨ what if your ego is the very thing keeping you stuck?✨ how do you lead when your inner critic won’t shut up?✨ and why does success feel like a finish line that never really comes?if you're a 20something navigating the chaos of career, purpose, and pressure to figure it all out—this episode is for you.because regardless of where you thought you’d be by now… you deserve to enjoy where you are.
LEARN THE PIVOT: https://tr.ee/7HFRYW1Vd8NEED 1:1 OR GROUP SUPPORT? https://www.regardless.co/coachingMORE REGARDLESS? → website: https://www.regardless.co→sign up for our newsletter: https://www.regardless.co→ follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regardlessthepod/?hl=en→ follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@regardlessthepod?lang=enMORE SKYLAR? https://www.instagram.com/skylarsorkin/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@skylarsorkinproduced by REGARDLESS™ & in partnership with The Los Angeles Tribune Podcast Network
at regardless, we believe life’s most transformative moments often come from complex challenges. whether you’re navigating heartbreak, career upheaval, or self-doubt, you have a choice:
to show up. to grow. to pivot.
regardless isn’t just a word—it’s the mindset & go-to podcast designed specifically for 20-something women navigating the chaos in her relationships, career & well-being.
regardless, we’ve got this.⚡
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