How to Prepare for the Jungle, ft. Wildlife Biologist Lizzie Daly
What does a wildlife biologist do to prepare for a day tagging jaguars in the Pantanal? What is the neuroscience behind our attraction to red lipstick? And what does ethologist and actress Isabella Rossellini find beautiful about turkeys? In the first episode of Season 2, we’re exploring the hidden role beauty plays in scientific research. First, we’ll hear from wildlife biologist and presenter Lizzie Daly about her job tagging jaguars in the wetlands of South America, the importance of scientific communication in environmental research as well as how she protects her skin in extreme environments from the Amazon to the Arctic.Next, we hear from producer and neuroscientist Eva about how our brains process color, as well as how color evokes certain emotions within us. Why, for example, do we associate blue with sadness? And what does the color red stir in us?Lastly, we head to Brazil to hear from Juliana Farias, L'Oréal Groupe’s Head of Research and Innovation in Latin America, about how the country’s history and climate has turned it into an open-sky laboratory for scientists and researchers studying hair.Links below:Lizzie Daly’s website: https://www.lizziedaly.com/“Do we feel colours?” A review of 128 years of psychological research linking colours and emotions, by Dr. Christine Mohr https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39806242/“Does colour really affect our mind and body? A professor of colour science explains” https://theconversation.com/does-colour-really-affect-our-mind-and-body-a-professor-of-colour-science-explains-84382“The surprising evolution of red lipstick and its ancient origins,” National geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-red-lipstick#:~:text=The%20ancient%20origins%20of%20red,symbolize%20her%20status%20in%20powerListen to our S1 interview with Carl Ray in episode “Leaving a Mark” here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-not-a-beauty-podcast/id1768813164?i=1000671236123 https://open.spotify.com/episode/46SBnKU9LcBAj02bQChpTS?si=a8920dacf7cb466cLearn more about our upcoming episodes here: https://www.nytimes.com/paidpost/loreal-groupe/this-is-not-a-beauty-podcast-season-2.html
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Trailer: This Is Not a Beauty Podcast with Isabella Rossellini, Season 2
What does a barber shop have to do with mental health? How have coming-of-age rituals, like the quinceañera, evolved online? How does Deepak Chopra define happiness? And what does tennis superstar Naomi Osaka do to unwind? Hosted by the legendary actress Isabella Rossellini, the award-winning “This Is Not a Beauty Podcast” series from L’Oréal Groupe is back with a new season that continues the exploration of the essential role beauty plays in the human experience. Across six episodes, hear about the often hidden effect of beauty on science, health, relationships, technology, business and sports, through interviews with individuals from around the world.
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The Renaissance of Isabella Rossellini — Exploring the Role of Beauty in the Human Experience with an Oscar-Nominated Icon
The Oscar-nominated actress is back with a special episode of “This Is Not a Beauty Podcast,” which explores the hidden role beauty plays in sports, technology, health and more. In this episode, Isabella Rossellini reflects on her late-career renaissance, “Conclave” and some of her favorite moments from Season 1. You’ll also hear never-before-shared excerpts from past interviews, such those with the Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles, the barber-to-soccer-stars Sheldon Edwards and the 108-year-old tattoo artist Apo Whang-od.
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The Social Mirror
Beauty and health may seem in opposition – but in many ways, they are two sides of the same coin. In this episode we’ll hear from Dutch photographer and kickboxer Ilse Twigt on how her relationship with her body changed after fighting cancer. We’ll also hear from Dr. Nina Jablonski, an American anthropologist who has done extensive research into human skin and its evolution. And finally, we fly to Australia to hear from Arjay, a carer in an aged care facility, to hear about how he uses beauty to connect with residents with dementia.
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The Modern Warrior
Why does Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles constantly change up his look? How can a fresh haircut improve athletic performance? And what can a 93-year-old cheerleader teach us about growing older? For many, the worlds of sport and beauty seem miles apart. But in reality, they’re deeply connected. In this episode, we’ll travel to Clapham, South London to speak to Sheldon Edwards, the man responsible for the hairstyles of some of the world’s best-known sports stars. We’ll interview Fumie Takino, the 93-year-old founder of the senior cheerleading squad Japan Pom Pom. And finally, speak to the fastest man on the planet, Noah Lyles, to better understand the role beauty plays in the world of elite sports.
Hosted by the legendary actress Isabella Rossellini, the award-winning “This Is Not a Beauty Podcast” series from L’Oréal Groupe explores the essential role beauty plays in the human experience. Across six episodes, hear about the often hidden effect of beauty on science, health, relationships, technology, business and sports, through interviews with individuals from around the world.