The Real Impact of Social Media on Our Teen Daughters: What Every Mum Should Know

Send us Fan Mail Mums, let’s face it - navigating social media’s influence on our daughters is one of the biggest parenting challenges today. In this episode, I’m diving deep into research from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and Lisa Hinkelman’s The Girls’ Index to unpack how social media affects self-image, confidence, and mental health in teenage girls. We’ll explore the physiological impacts and why it’s crucial to take a “physiology first” approach to help our girls manage this digital landscape. You’ll hear about: • The psychological and physical tolls of constant social comparison and validation-seeking. • How brain development and body chemistry make teens especially vulnerable to anxiety from social media. • The small, practical steps we can take to create positive change, including how my Glow Groups can support your daughter to reconnect with herself and understand her body’s signals. If you’re ready to go beyond just monitoring screen time and instead take actionable steps to support your daughter’s well-being, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how you can be proactive in supporting your daughter’s self-awareness and resilience in today’s digital age. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛