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Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang

by Amy Chang

Welcome to Mirror Mirror with Amy Chang, where we dive deep into the cutting-edge science of beauty and the complex psychological and cultural reasons behind why we pursue it. Join me for honest, insightful conversations where science meets self-discovery. Together, we’ll ask the important questions—What does it really mean to be beautiful? How does science influence our ideals? And how can we cultivate authentic self-acceptance from the inside out? New episodes Wednesdays.

Latest episodes

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What I Wish More People Knew Before Getting a Facelift with Dr. Kian Karimi

#37 trending · Fashion & Beauty

What are you really paying for when a facelift costs $300,000 instead of $30,000? And does a higher price actually mean a better result? Dr. Kian Karimi joins Amy Chang

Nov 5
41 min

I Tried Beauty Treatments for 16 Years. Then I Built Matera.

After 16 years of beauty treatments and visits to more than 25 clinics, Amy Chang knew what she wanted from an aesthetic appointment: time to ask questions, thoughtful re

Oct 29
31 min

How Veneers Can Change the Way Your Face Looks with Dr. Jon Marashi

Veneers can change more than your smile. But what makes them look natural and what should you understand before permanently changing your teeth? Amy Chang sits down with

Oct 22
48 min

Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself in Perimenopause with Dr. Taz

Waking up at 3 a.m., struggling with brain fog, or noticing changes in your skin and hair? What should you ask when you no longer feel like yourself? Amy Chang sits down

Oct 15
48 min

Why Chasing Perfection Is Costing You Your Confidence with Nazanin Mandi

What happens when you’re praised for your beauty but still don’t feel good enough? Nazanin Mandi joins Amy Chang for a candid conversation about body dysmorphia, life af

Oct 8
1 h 08 min

Why Fixing Your Face Doesn’t Always Fix How You Feel With Dr. Evan Rieder

How does “just a little filler” turn into a look you never intended and why can it be difficult to notice the change? Amy Chang sits down with Dr. Evan Rieder, a dermatol

Oct 1
45 min

Is a $40,000 Deep Plane Facelift Actually Worth It?

What is facelift recovery actually like beyond the before-and-after photos? Catt Sadler opens up about choosing a deep plane facelift in her 40s, the recovery surprises s

Sep 28
29 min

Chriselle Lim on Life After 40 + The Science of J-Beauty with Nathalie Broussard

Looking your best doesn’t have to mean looking younger. What changes in your skin as you age and what changes when you stop believing your best years are behind you?In th

Sep 24
37 min

Can You Actually Trust the SPF on Your Sunscreen? with Ava Matthews

What does the SPF number on your sunscreen actually tell you and how is it tested?Amy Chang sits down with Ava Matthews, co-founder of Ultra Violette, to explore sunscree

Sep 16
56 min

Are Regenerative Skin Treatments Worth the Hype? with Dr. John Frederick

Filler, Botox, Sculptra, PRP, PDGF and exosomes are everywhere, but how do these treatments differ, and what should you understand before trying one?In this episode, Amy

Sep 9
39 min

Why Social Media Makes It Harder to Find Your Style with Mandy Lee

Social media gives us endless fashion inspiration, so why is it making personal style harder to find? Fashion trend forecaster Mandy Lee, known online as @oldloserinbroo

Sep 2
1 h 10 min

Why We’re All Starting to Look the Same with Lauren Sherman

Why are people in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and London starting to look more alike and what does Instagram have to do with it?Puck fashion correspondent Lauren Sherman

Aug 26
59 min

What Actually Works in Skincare with Charlotte Palermino

Why has skincare become harder to understand when we have more information than ever?Charlotte Palermino, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dieux Skin, joins Amy Chan

Aug 19
1 h 14 min

What Really Happened to Crystal Kung Minkoff on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Ten hours of filming can become seconds of television. For Crystal Kung Minkoff, that meant even close friends watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills were left ask

Aug 12
53 min

Why Tradwives and Dating Apps Sell the Same Fantasy with Dr. Sarah Banet-Weiser

Tradwives promise simplicity. Dating apps promise effortless love. Media scholar Dr. Sarah Banet-Weiser explains why both can turn identity into a product—and what Love I

Aug 5
53 min

Why This Billionaire Heiress Stopped Chasing Beauty Perfection with Dorothy Wang

Dorothy Wang had the access, the doctors and the budget, but she still said no. In this candid conversation with Amy Chang, Dorothy discusses the pressure she felt during

Jul 29
51 min

The Status Game: How Presentation Shapes Who Gets Ahead with Alison Fragale

Five years ago I made a few TikToks where I leaned hard into self-deprecating humor — playing into every stereotype I thought my audience already had about me. Vain. Supe

Jul 22
51 min

Why So Many Women Are Secretly Losing Their Hair with Christine Chiu

Christine Chu had so much hair she had standing salon appointments to thin it out. Her ponytails were too thick to manage. Hair loss was never on her radar. 1 Then in th

Jul 15
48 min

The Hair Restoration Treatment Beverly Hills Surgeons Are Using with Dr. Ben Talei

Most clinics draw 10cc of blood, spin off 5cc, and call it PRP. According to Dr. Ben Talei, that's not PRP. It's plasma. Plasma, without a concentrated yield of platelets

Jul 8
48 min

Redefining Beauty After Motherhood with Jasmine Tookes

Three weeks before the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Jasmine Tookes got a call: they wanted her to open it. She was nine months pregnant. Her doctor said no.She be

Jun 30
41 min

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#4
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days in the top 10 since Feb 2026

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#37 ▼ 5 Fashion & Beauty US

What listeners say

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I've been a long-time follower of Amy's and am thrilled she started a podcast!!!✨ She is genuine and thoughtful and the caliber of guests is exceptional! She brings together some of the most influential, accomplished and insightful voices in beauty. What I LOVE most is that the conversations go far beyond surface-level beauty topics. Amy explores the experiences and life lessons behind her guests' success, offering thoughtful insights on everything from beauty and business to personal growth. Highly recommend for anyone who loves beauty, great conversations, and hearing the stories behind the people shaping the industry!

Jean1111Y · Jun 2026

Finally a beauty podcast the truly explored the how’s, the why’s, and the science of beauty. Amy’s podcast features AAA guests who are so knowledgeable and she digs DEEP. The best podcast for those who love beauty but also want to explore it more anthropologically! LOVED Vivian Tu and Sarah Creal and Dr Terry Dubrow, please bring them back :)

jamiek00 · Jun 2026

Mirror Mirror is a refreshing, intelligent take on beauty that goes far beyond surface level conversations. Blending science, culture, and personal storytelling, the podcast explores everything from skincare and aging to identity and self perception in a way that feels both educational and deeply relatable. Amy brings on credible experts and asks thoughtful, nuanced questions, making complex topics easy to understand while still thought provoking. What sets this podcast apart is its balance. It’s not anti beauty or blindly pro industry. Instead, it challenges listeners to think critically about why we pursue beauty while also embracing self acceptance. If you’re interested in skincare, wellness, or the psychology behind beauty standards, this is absolutely worth a listen.

JMW0207 · Jun 2026

I love the breadth of this podcast! Of course Amy is educating us on all the most cutting edge beauty treatments and I also appreciate how she takes on complex conversations about the role beauty plays in our society. The guests have been incredible and Amy facilitates interesting conversations with ease.

rach_henn · Jun 2026

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