75. Before and After Photos - Helpful or Harmful?

In a world where social media dominates our lives, the power of visual storytelling can be both inspiring and complex. Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we explore the captivating world of "before and after" photos. These images have become a staple on our timelines, showcasing transformations in various aspects of life, from fitness journeys to personal makeovers to ED recovery journeys. In this episode we'll discuss the pros and cons, Mallory's personal journey with theses as a creator and consumer, and the actionable steps you can take depending on you feel about this type of content. Let's connect:   Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok   Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted"   Work With Me   Submit Podcast Requests  References: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444819826530 https://emilyprogram.com/blog/am-i-sick-enough-for-eating-disorder-treatment/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29948810/ https://www.theprojectheal.org/common-misconceptions-about-eating-disorders-people-who-have-them-stereotype-vs-reality https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1877636 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12616587/ https://www.acha.org/app_themes/AM19/documents/handouts/126.0-90520-Catherine-O'Neil_5-31.pdf https://go-gale-com.lprx.bates.edu/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=bates_main&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA755757852&retrievalId=383d8c4f-68e9-44be-a9d6-1ca5bd66eb84&inPS=true&linkSource=interlink&sid=bookmark-AONE https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/02/04/eating-disorder-recovery-social-media/ https://www.crossrivertherapy.com/eating-disorder-statistics#:~:text=Key%20Eating%20Disorder%20Statistics,being%20underweight%20by%20healthcare%20professionals.   Credit: Research assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen