And I've sat in your hair salon enough times to see people being transformed and, you know, they walk out there with a bounce and a step and it's a quick fix, isn't it? So why are people, particularly women, so judgmental of other people's appearance as well as being very critical of their own appearance?

This is such a tough one for me because my heart and my brain, I should say, default to the patriarchy.

Like we've been fed these messages that other women are our competition and we need to compete for the attention of men and that's why.

That's part of it.

That is absolutely part of it.

But I think what's also a part of it is, I've heard this quote said before and I really do think it's true.

The way that your mom talked about other women in front of you is the way that you think about yourself.

So Amanda, what are the common reasons for comfort eating rather than eating for genuine hunger?

You go,

girl.

Go, go.

I mean, it's the reality.

And I know that that is not what everyone wants to hear in terms of those who have struggled with fertility.

And this is not a slight on those who struggle with fertility, nor is it a slight on moms in their 40s who have achieved extended fertility through fertility treatments.

I think that's amazing that you were able to use the tools available to you to live out the timeline that you wish for.

That is