We uncover the shocking truth behind The Swan, the early 2000s reality show that pushed women to undergo extreme plastic surgery to achieve society’s idea of "beauty." The contestants were put through intense makeovers, including major surgeries, all while being judged on their transformations. We’ll explore the long-term impact on the participants, the public backlash, and how the show exploited insecurities for entertainment. Was this reality TV gone too far? Tune in as we break down the controversies and discuss the damaging messages this show sent about self-worth and beauty standards... So, let's get into it. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/sloan • ZocDoc: Go to https://zocdoc.com/SLOAN to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. • CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use code SLOAN for 20% off. • Chime: Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime – open your account in 2 minutes at https://chime.com/SLOAN Please support the Let’s Get Into It Podcast: http://bit.ly/LetsGetIntoIt Apple: http://bit.ly/LetsGetIntoItApple Spotify: http://bit.ly/LetsGetIntoItSpotify 📸 FOLLOW ME: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sloanhooks/ ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrIwdYuCKe33oq5sLBLanw ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SL04N ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/sloanhooks All other creator credit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p1_EC5ZJrP8zPkhQ0DL1cT1fCjomcR2ouI1pB0G4_Zc/edit?usp=drive_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices