Most of us think we have social media under control. But there's an entire industry behind the machine, and often our body image gets caught in the crossfire. Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and Managing Director of Lighthouse Arabia, joins us to talk about losing ourselves in the modern pandemic -- and just how we can find our voice again. Here ... Show More
Dec 2021
Navigating miscarriage - What a pre- and postpartum specialist wishes she had known
Claire Falconer, a pre- and post-natal specialist, spent five years preparing her body for baby. So when two miscarriages happened in a row, she was left reeling. Her body, she felt at the time, had betrayed her. And she didn't know what to do next. So she contacted professionals ... Show More
39m 32s
Dec 2021
Body comments, online trolls, plus sized modeling and more with Denise Mercedes
How do you handle someone commenting on your body? What if that person is a stranger on the internet? What if it's your mom? And what is the plus-sized modeling industry really like? Today's guest talks us through it all.Meet Denise Mercedes, the amazing model and influencer with ... Show More
39m 30s
May 2021
Cancer, body image, and wearing that swimsuit
One in every two of us will be affected by cancer at some point in our lives. Today Dr. Philippa Kaye, GP and author, comes on the show to talk about cancer and body image. When Dr. Philippa was 39, she was told she had bowel cancer. It changed everything. “I spent my whole life ... Show More
22m 29s
Sep 2021
Social media is stuffing-up our self esteem
Everyone suffers from body image issues and social media is amplifying it, says television presenter Todd Sampson. In this episode, the documentary filmmaker discusses social media's insidious effect on our brains, what he learnt while making a doco about it, plus how to maintain ... Show More
10m 10s
May 2023
Ep 9. How Social Media Ruined My Body Image
Join Vereena and her guest, David, as they dive deep into the world of body image in the digital age. In this episode, they tackle the influence of social media and what it's really like living in the glamorous yet body-conscious city of LA. Sharing their own stories, Vereena and ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2022
Social media - filters, followers, comparison & taking control.
<p>It’s safe to say that most of us have a love-hate relationship when it comes to social media. It’s a powerful tool to connect, be inspired and share our stories, yet on the flip side it can be incredibly detrimental to our mental health.</p> <p>Steph & Laura dive into the ... Show More
59m 38s
Nov 2019
Ep46: Take Social Media With A Grain Of Salt with Dr. Sarah Rasmi
Social media can be one emotional rollercoaster! When we get a like, comment, message, or follow, we're on top of the world but as soon as we're hit with a mean comment, unfollow, or comparisons to others, things get messy. Dr. Sarah Rasmi, is a psychologist with a PhD from Canad ... Show More
33m 26s
Mar 2024
182. Social media is ruining my mental health
<p>Social media is impacting our mental health in ways we are not ready or willing to acknowledge, and it's time we talk about it. In today's episode we discuss all the psychology of social media and how it is embedded in our social lives, our relationships, our beliefs, our dail ... Show More
41m 1s
Jan 2024
do we all have body dysmorphia?? the business of beauty standards
<p>today we’re getting into the very complex topic of body image, yapping about looksmaxing, beauty trends, cosmetic procedures, filters and how it’s hard to trust what we see online (tbh irl too). just remember, you are so much more than what’s on the outside <3 <br>- poki</p ... Show More
44m 13s
Mar 2022
It’s Time to Stop Doom Scrolling
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok – let’s face it, social media has become a central part of our lives. It’s where we make friends, find community, and entertain ourselves, but it can also be harmful for our mental health. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? CNN Chief Medical ... Show More
27m 58s
Dec 2019
Ep50: Confidence In You & Your Body with Dr. Sarah Rasmi
Low body confidence is on the rise, so I brought in a specialist to discuss how we can work towards body positivity or better yet, body neutrality! Today's episode features Dr. Sarah Rasmi, a psychologist with a PhD from Canada, who's also on another episode worth checking out "T ... Show More
32m 12s