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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2024 · 18 MIN

Teen Girls and Social Media: Navigating the Digital Age

from Teen Whisperer · host Rachel Friedli

Today we’re tackling a crucial topic: the impact of social media on teenage girls. Have you ever wondered how social media affects your daughter’s brain, concentration, and self-esteem? Why does she seem more stressed and anxious? In this episode, we uncover the truth behind the screens. We’ll explore how constant likes trigger dopamine hits, why perfectionism is rampant, and how stress hormones like cortisol are keeping our girls awake at night. But it’s not just about the problems—we’re here to offer solutions. Discover how support groups like Glow can provide a safe space for girls to share their experiences, build real connections, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. I’ll dive deep into the unfiltered reality of social media’s impact and learn how to help your teen navigate this digital age with confidence and resilience. Ready to make a positive change? Let’s get started! Here are the accounts to follow on instagram that I talked about in the podcast: the_female_lead scrolling2death instituteofchildpsych safescreencampaign Jonathan Haidt smartphonefreechildhood Plus my website www.positivetouch.net to check out the details of Glow.

Today we’re tackling a crucial topic: the impact of social media on teenage girls. Have you ever wondered how social media affects your daughter’s brain, concentration, and self-esteem? Why does she seem more stressed and anxious? In this episode, we uncover the truth behind the screens. We’ll explore how constant likes trigger dopamine hits, why perfectionism is rampant, and how stress hormones like cortisol are keeping our girls awake at night. But it’s not just about the problems—we’re here to offer solutions. Discover how support groups like Glow can provide a safe space for girls to share their experiences, build real connections, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. I’ll dive deep into the unfiltered reality of social media’s impact and learn how to help your teen navigate this digital age with confidence and resilience. Ready to make a positive change? Let’s get started! Here are the accounts to follow on instagram that I talked about in the podcast: the_female_lead scrolling2death instituteofchildpsych safescreencampaign Jonathan Haidt smartphonefreechildhood Plus my website www.positivetouch.net to check out the details of Glow.

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