In this episode of We Thought We’d Know More, we peel back the filtered layers of beauty culture—from Plato to TikTok.

We dive into the billion-dollar world of beauty standards, the rise of looks maxing, and why we’re all chasing perfection in a society that keeps moving the goalposts. From AI-generated beauty scores to the lip filler dilemma, we explore what it really means to be attractive today—and who gets to decide.

We also unpack:

• How height and facial symmetry shape dating preferences

• Why women might swipe on a tall guy making $40K over a shorter man making $250K

• The role of emotional intelligence, parenting, and gender expectations in modern love

• And why confidence—not collagen—is still the sexiest trait

📊 Plus: Data from Don’t Trust Your Gut, the science behind attraction, and the pressure both men and women feel to meet impossible standards.

This one's part philosophy, part pop culture, and 100% real talk about the chase for validation in a perfectly filtered world.

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In this episode, Lee-Michael, Melissa (MIA this week), and Matt tackle one of the most urgent (and too often ignored) topics: men’s mental health. They break down the societal pressures, social isolation, and existential dread shaping modern life and explore how meaning, resilience, and adult friendships can pull us back from the edge.

From the impact of technology and the myth of self-esteem to the importance of commitment, growth, and communication, this episode doesn’t shy away from the hard truths. Plus, we hit rapid-fire questions with guest Larry McCloskey, who shares raw insights on life, suffering, and how we find meaning through connection.

This week we talk:

• The crisis of men’s mental health

• Social isolation and loneliness

• Resilience, commitment, and growth

• Existential dread and the search for meaning

• Communication, friendships, and human connection

It’s a deep dive into the struggles behind the smile and the small, powerful ways we keep going.

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