The Neuroaesthetic MD

What happens when the mirror doesn’t reflect you and the algorithm doesn’t recognize you?In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise explores how artificial intelligence, beauty standards, and racial bias intersect to shape not just our digital presence, but our nervous systems. Through a rich blend of personal narrative, neuroaesthetic insight, and an illuminating dialogue with Dr. Monique Akassi, we unpack the emotional toll of being digitally erased and how to reclaim visibility through what Dr. Stacey calls sensory sovereignty.You’ll hear how technocolonialism hides in plain sight, why AI-generated beauty often fails Black and neurodivergent women, and how tools like the Color Reset™ Method offer more than aesthetic correction, they offer emotional medicine.With excerpts from Dr. Akassi’s groundbreaking work and an invitation to imagine “healing tech,” this episode challenges listeners to ask not just what AI sees but who’s behind the screen.🎧 Tune in now to rediscover your image, restore your sensory safety, and rethink the digital future — on your terms.Subscription, links & Email List⁠YouTube⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠Socials⁠Dr. Stacey's LinkedIn⁠⁠Dr. Stacey's Instagram⁠⁠Dr. Stacey's Facebook ⁠⁠Website⁠Programs & Trainings⁠The Neuroaesthetic Reset™ (Beta) ⁠⁠Book a 15-Min Clarity Call with Dr. Stacey Denise⁠

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What happens when the mirror doesn’t reflect you and the algorithm doesn’t recognize you?In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise explores how artificial intelligence, beauty standards, and racial bias intersect to shape not just our digital presence, but our nervous systems. Through a rich blend of personal narrative, neuroaesthetic insight, and an illuminating dialogue with Dr. Monique Akassi, we unpack the emotional toll of being digitally erased and how to reclaim visibility through what Dr. Stacey calls sensory sovereignty.You’ll hear how technocolonialism hides in plain sight, why AI-generated beauty often fails Black and neurodivergent women, and how tools like the Color Reset™ Method offer more than aesthetic correction, they offer emotional medicine.With excerpts from Dr. Akassi’s groundbreaking work and an invitation to imagine “healing tech,” this episode challenges listeners to ask not just what AI sees but who’s behind the screen.🎧 Tune in now to rediscover your image, restore your sensory safety, and rethink the digital future — on your terms.


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What is The Neuroaesthetic MD?

The Neuroaesthetic MD Podcast explores how the nervous system—not just the body—sets the foundation for healing. Hosted by Dr. Stacey Denise, this show blends lifestyle medicine, neuroaesthetics, and tech ethics to unpack emotional wellness, sensory regulation, and identity for neurodivergent minds. From color and sleep to AI and trauma, discover why before you digest food or habits…

The Nervous System Eats First.

Art is the medicine. Design is the therapy. Healing is the evolution.