When are you the best version of yourself? Trends like #CleanGirl #ThatGirl or biohacking promise self-optimization. In times of fitness trackers, mindfulness apps and 5AM clubs, this seems to have become the new mantra of our society. More and more people are striving for the perfect self, be it through physical fitness, healthy eating or mental strength. But is that really desirable? Some find structure in self-optimization, enjoy pushing the boundaries or recognize how important topics like mental health and mindfulness are to them in everyday life. Others, on the other hand, see the danger of becoming a victim of a neoliberal performance society and the need for control. The constant pressure to be perfect makes you sick, goes the argument. So is self-optimization the way to be more beautiful, better and more efficient, or is it a social media trend that can have a negative impact on the body and mind? We discuss this in this episode of "13 Questions". Do you have a topic that we should discuss in our next episode? Feel free to write us your suggestions at [email protected] . Our participants: Rebecca Blank: Content creator for beauty topics; Jan Seevogel: Biohacker; Biyon Kattilathu: Motivational trainer & author; Elena Carrière: Model & content creator; Julia Tanck: Psychologist; Viktoria Eibensteiner: Journalist & content creator; Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:58 What is a "That Girl" and what is a "Clean Girl"? 07:32 What are the dangers of the self-optimization trend? 10:48 Is self-optimization a purely women's issue? 11:56 Why do we want to constantly improve ourselves? 15:38 Why is control important to us? 20:32 Does self-optimization have a social dimension? 25:22 Can you make money with self-optimization? 27:20 Is self-optimization possible without consumption? 27:59 Would society be a better place if we all optimized ourselves? 29:06 Does self-optimization make us egoists? 30:19 Can we agree that it is okay to take care of your health as long as you do not sell these self-optimization techniques as an ideal? 31:48 Can we agree that creators/coaches point more to social responsibility and self-optimization as a path, and that the other side is invited to get to know our work better? 33:53 Can we agree that privileged people become aware of their privileges, open up and understand how they can help society? You can find more content on this and similar topics here: Self-optimization - pleasure and burden Terra Xpress https://kurz.zdf.de/4wfV/ The ego-measurement experts - self-optimization at any price? 37 degrees https://kurz.zdf.de/z67x/ Enlightened or ripped off? In the wake of the coaching scene The trail https://kurz.zdf.de/b2hV/ Dietary supplements - from pointless to dangerous MAITHINK X https://kurz.zdf.de/BaPFS Are food trends making you sick? Terra Xplore https://kurz.zdf.de/C4T/ Beauty, selfies, self-control The search for the perfect "me" ZDFreportage https://kurz.zdf.de/JfUS/ Extreme routine for the perfect me: "That Girl" on Tiktok reporter https://kurz.zdf.de/BnpM/ Host: Salwa Houmsi ZDF editorial team: Dr. Stefan Münker ZDF format development: Vanessa Olivier, Leonie Steinfeld ZDF social media editorial team: Laura Díaz, Muriel Spiegel, Schahrzad Zamankhan, Lara-Celine Saalmann, Annelina Stahmer ZDF online editorial team: Janina Dillmann ZDF production: Christiane Alsfasser, Anna Schmidt 13 Questions is a format from ZDFkultur in collaboration with Hyperbole. More information here: https://kurz.zdf.de/GJLcg/ Director / Author: Andreas Müller, Lisa Hafemann Editor: Althea Pappas, Caroline Weigele, Henrike Rau, Paul Keppler Social Media Editor: Clemens Egger, Malik Jalloh Camera: Michel Gumnior, Fabian Uhlmann, Taner Asma, Sebastian Linder Light: Micha Plundrich, Ulrich Kalliske Sound & sound mixing: Wladimir Gelwich Set design: Justus Saretz Production manager: Denise Ghard Editing: Suraj Chandran Graphics: Mark Trompetter Producer: Bastian Asdonk Production manager: Laura Obereisenbuchner