In this episode of the More Than You See podcast, Deborah Lee Smith discusses the Values Bridge Test, a tool designed to help individuals identify their core values and assess the alignment between their current lives and their values. She shares her personal experience with the quiz, revealing insights about her own values and how they impact her life choices. Deborah emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and encourages listeners to take the quiz to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Take it here: https://thevaluesbridge.com/

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New here? More Than You See strips away the highlight reels to reveal the real mental health journeys of actors, artists, and creatives. Hosts Deborah Lee Smith and Shelley Regner ask the questions others avoid — exploring what was happening off stage when life looked perfect, and how depression, anxiety, and resilience shaped the people we admire.

Each episode also brings a dose of “good news” in mental health: uplifting stories, new research, and cultural shifts that remind us progress is happening. Come for the unfiltered confessions, stay for the hope, and leave knowing you’re not alone.

In this conversation, Deborah and Shelley discuss the intricate relationship between skincare and mental health. They explore how various skincare products can negatively impact mental well-being due to harmful ingredients, particularly endocrine disruptors. The discussion also touches on cultural beauty standards, personal experiences with natural skincare, and the importance of hormonal balance in maintaining both physical and mental health.

Article about endocrine disruptors mentioned!

Special shoutout this week to Dermatoloqi who is generously giving us 20% off your first order! Just go to www.dermatoloqi.com and use code MORETHAN at checkout!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Skincare and Mental Health

00:29 The Science Behind Skincare and Mental Health

07:59 Personal Experiences with Natural Skincare

12:56 The Importance of Hormone Regulation in Skincare

15:39 Dermatology Wrap-Up and Mental Health Connection

15:57 Engagement and Community Interaction

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New here? More Than You See strips away the highlight reels to reveal the real mental health journeys of actors, artists, and creatives. Hosts Deborah Lee Smith and Shelley Regner ask the questions others avoid — exploring what was happening off stage when life looked perfect, and how depression, anxiety, and resilience shaped the people we admire.

Each episode also brings a dose of “good news” in mental health: uplifting stories, new research, and cultural shifts that remind us progress is happening. Come for the unfiltered confessions, stay for the hope, and leave knowing you’re not alone.

In this episode, Allison Larkin shares her journey as a writer and the impact of mental health on her creative process. She discusses her experiences with ADHD, the emotional toll of writing, and the importance of authenticity in her work. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing personal relationships with the demands of being a writer, as well as the grieving process that comes with finishing a book. Larkin emphasizes the significance of self-discovery and vulnerability in creativity, and the role of reader feedback in shaping her writing.

Learn about Allison: Allison Larkin is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Home of the American Circus, The People We Keep, Stay, Why Can’t I Be You, and Swimming for Sunlight. Her short fiction has been published in the Summerset Review and Slice, and nonfiction in Author in Progress, a how-to guide from Writer’s Digest Books, and the dog anthology I’m Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Jeremy, and their rescue dogs, Roxy and Bosley.

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New here? More Than You See strips away the highlight reels to reveal the real mental health journeys of actors, artists, and creatives. Hosts Deborah Lee Smith and Shelley Regner ask the questions others avoid — exploring what was happening off stage when life looked perfect, and how depression, anxiety, and resilience shaped the people we admire.

Each episode also brings a dose of “good news” in mental health: uplifting stories, new research, and cultural shifts that remind us progress is happening. Come for the unfiltered confessions, stay for the hope, and leave knowing you’re not alone.