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 after her divorce from Miguel, and rebuilding an identity she felt she had lost.
Scouted as a model at 10, Nazanin shares how an early comment about her body stayed with her and how insecurity later affected her work, confidence, and willingness to be seen. She reflects on a music video she never released, anxiety before red carpets, and the difference between receiving compliments and believing them.
Nazanin also opens up about the loneliness of starting over after a relationship that spanned nearly two decades. She shares the role therapy, family, solitude, and returning to music played in reconnecting with herself.
In this conversation:
• Childhood beauty pressure and body image
• Losing your identity in a long-term relationship
• Life after divorce and learning to be alone
• People-pleasing, perfectionism, and the inner critic
• What helps Nazanin when old thought patterns return
• Building connection through her wellness community, You Bloom
This isn’t a story about becoming someone else. It’s about remembering who you are.
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Content note: This conversation includes body dysmorphia and disordered eating. Personal experiences shared here are not a substitute for professional mental health care.
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Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang, LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare.
Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick while still questioning what perfection means.
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