Ep. 5 - Portrait Mode

What if the camera wasn’t just capturing you—but quietly reshaping you? In this episode, Deb and Bella reflect on the psychology of online identity, from filters and portrait mode to curated vulnerability and constant performance. They explore how technology transforms how we see ourselves and each other—and how small design features, like “smooth skin” or anonymity, can either empower or exhaust us. Through personal stories and cross-generational insight, they unpack the emotional cost of curating a digital self, and what it means to reclaim your reflection, without shame. Not a takedown—an invitation to think.