Program Overview
In this episode of Petty & Profound, hosts Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon take a hard look at America’s body dysmorphia epidemic. From celebrity weight-loss culture to fitness influencers and algorithm-fueled beauty trends, they unpack how insecurity has become a multibillion-dollar business. The discussion exposes how social media platforms profit from our collective self-doubt—and how the pursuit of perfection has reshaped everything from identity to economics.