When did the “fit-fluencer” turn so toxic?

Dr Jasmine Fardouly is a research fellow at UNSW in Sydney with a focus on the impact of social media on body image and mental health. She discusses how to navigate the toxic side of health, fitness and wellness influencers, and gives her expert tips to safeguard your mental health.   WANT MORE FROM JASMINE? To hear today's full interview, where Jasmine discusses what healthy social media use should look and feel like...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Jasmine’s published research, here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.