#19-Social Media: It's Bad For Your Health

Social media, is it playing havoc on our well-being and the misleading illusions it creates about lifestyles? Unpack the pitfalls of buying followers and how it can affect self-worth, while exploring the importance of setting boundaries to protect children from its pervasive influence. Examine how technology often becomes a coping mechanism and discover ways to find balance. Gain practical tips for managing social media use and fostering genuine real-life connections. Understand the negative forces of social media algorithms and their implications. Conclude with a call to subscribe, encouraging listeners to reflect on their social media habits for a more balanced life.

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Tina Brigley

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Tina Brigley

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Vicki McDougall

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction to the podcast
0:24	Social media's impact on well-being and the illusion of lifestyles
5:28	The pitfalls of buying social media followers and its effect on self-worth
8:33	Setting boundaries with social media and its impact on children
12:32	Technology as a coping mechanism and finding balance
16:41	Practical tips for managing social media and real-life connections
21:14	The negative forces of social media algorithms
24:49	Closing remarks and call to subscribe
25:14	Episode ends

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