Navigating Social Media and its Influence on Young Women's Self-Esteem | Feat. Bria Barrows
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen is joined by Bria Barrows to discuss the impact of social media on young women's self-esteem and mental health. They explore the pressure to appear perfect, the dangers of comparison, and the importance of creating a kind and positive social media environment. Bria shares tips for building self-esteem outside of social media, including therapy, unfollowing negative accounts, and practicing self-love. They also emphasize the role of community support and mentorship in helping young women navigate social media challenges. The episode concludes with Brea's message to young women struggling with self-esteem and social media obsession.
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Takeaways
- Social media can have a powerful impact on young women's self-esteem and mental health, as it creates pressure to appear perfect and fosters comparison.
- Building self-esteem outside of social media can be achieved through therapy, unfollowing negative accounts, and practicing self-love.
- Creating an inclusive and diverse online space requires individuals to go beyond their egos and help uplift others.
- Young women struggling with self-esteem and social media obsession should remember that they are not alone and that it is okay to seek help and be vulnerable.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:50 Topic: Social Media and its Impact on Self-Esteem
07:49 Influencers and their Impact on Self-Worth
13:34 Building Self-Esteem Outside of Social Media
23:46 Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Online Space
27:40 Message to Young Women Struggling with Self-Esteem and Social Media Obsession
30:28 Being Unapologetically Brea
34:25 Conclusion and Where to Find Brea
