The Liz Moody Podcast

The Ugly Girl Era Has Begun (Thank God)

June 15, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

I’m all about people being able to do whatever they want with their bodies and their faces, and I think that the hot girl era is coming to an end. I think that we're entering our ugly girl era, and there's some really convincing science as to why this is about to happen. Today, we get into the 3 factors that led us to this tipping point, what we're going to consider beautiful next as a society, and what you can do with all of this so you can feel as good as possible in your face, your skin, and your body. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Why the "hot girl era" is ending • The sneaky way social media has made beauty feel like a full-time job • How scarcity secretly drives what we find attractive (and why that's shifting) • Why making "perfection" available to everyone actually devalues it • What AI has to do with the rise of imperfection as a status symbol • How to stop playing a beauty game that keeps moving the goalposts • Why your "flaws" might soon be your most valuable features • A surprisingly liberating way to think about your body, your face, and how you show up in the world Check out our NEW YouTube Channel with tons of YouTube exclusive Shorts, exclusive podcast content, and full video episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LizMoodyTV⁠  Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.  This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • LMNT: head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/Liz to get a FREE 8-count sample pack with any order. • Pique: head to PiqueLife.com/LizMoody for 20% off + a FREE Starter Kit on $100+ of subscriptions.  • PaleoValley: Head to PaleoValley.com/LizMoody or use code LIZMOODY at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 439. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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