Transformation Talk Radio
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How Social Media Use Can Impact Our Mental Health with Emma Lock
How Social Media Use Can Impact Our Mental Health with Emma Lock
How Social Media Use Can Impact Our Mental Health with Emma Lock
Wednesday 12th January 2022
Explore the impact of social media on mental health with influencer Emma Lock. Discover the balance between online fame and personal well-being.
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Episode Overview
- Social media can be addictive and impact mental health negatively.
- Emma Lock shares her journey from finding community online to facing pressures of fame.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining mental health as an influencer.
- Comparison and external validation can lead to unhealthy behaviours.
- Staying true to oneself helps manage the pressures of online presence.
"If you are relying so much on digital devices to become a second parent, don't be surprised when it becomes the preferred parent."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of social media's impact on mental health in this captivating episode of Recovery Recharged. Ellen Stewart, the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, welcomes Emma Lock, a bona fide social influencer, to share her journey through the highs and lows of social media fame.
Emma, known for her digital animal education and her wildly popular YouTube channel, Emzotic, opens up about the addictive nature of social media and its effect on self-esteem and mental health. Emma discusses her early days on platforms like ICQ and MySpace, where she found solace in connecting with others who shared her passion for exotic animals. But as her follower count soared into the hundreds of thousands, the pressure to maintain a perfect online persona grew.
She candidly shares how this led to unhealthy comparisons and a constant chase for external validation. Listeners will hear about the darker side of being a social media influencer, including Emma's struggle with imposter syndrome and the toxic cycle of people-pleasing. But it's not all doom and gloom—Emma also shares her strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries and finding balance in a digital world that never sleeps.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the psychological effects of social media or looking for practical advice on managing their online presence. Emma's story is a reminder that while social media can connect us, it's crucial to stay grounded in reality and prioritise mental health. So, how do you balance your online and offline life? Tune in to find out!