Beyond the Needle: Mental Health in Aesthetics and Beyond

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Treat Different Podcast with your host, Fatou Diouf—Aesthetic Nurse, Educator, and Founder of the Treat Different movement. In this heartfelt episode, we honor Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation that goes far beyond the surface.

Fatou sits down with Grace Carlisle, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who beautifully merges inner healing with outer beauty. Together, they explore the silent emotional battles often hidden behind flawless skin and perfect selfies—from high-functioning anxiety to the pressure of always appearing “together” in the beauty industry.

This episode is a raw, honest reflection on what it means to be well—not just in skin, but in soul.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How social media quietly shapes self-esteem and emotional fatigue
• The truth about high-functioning depression and anxiety in high-achieving women
• What happens when beauty becomes a mask for emotional wounds
• Choosing relationships that support your peace and self-worth
• Setting digital boundaries to protect your mental health
• Why mental wellness should be part of every aesthetic conversation
• How providers can become emotionally safe spaces for their clients

This is your reminder: Beauty is not just what’s on your face—it’s what you’re carrying in your mind and spirit.

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