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Fishing Without Bait 404: Filtered Reality
January 9th, 2024 | Season 11 | 22 mins 56 secs
body image, filtered reality, influencers, media literacy, mental health, parenting, podcast, pop culture, psychology, self-esteem, social media, social media effects, therapist perspectives, tiktok, youth
Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike, discuss the topic of "filtered reality" portrayed on social media. They talk about how social media influencers and platforms like TikTok present an unrealistic, glamorized version of life that negatively impacts young people's self-image and mental health. The hosts criticize "wannabe mental health professionals" on TikTok offering advice without credentials. They advise listeners to consume social media mindfully, understanding much of what they see is carefully curated rather than real life. Jim shares his perspective as a therapist, noting patients have body image issues influenced by media. They encourage listeners to share their own related anecdotes.
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Fishing Without Bait 392: Growing Up With Social Media
July 25th, 2023 | Season 11 | 19 mins 39 secs
brain, fomo, impact., influencers, information feed, jim ellermeyer, mallory sherman, phone, social media, teenager, tiktok
In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes artist Mallory Sherman to discuss her experiences growing up with social media and the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) it brought as a teenager. They explore the impressions of social media influencers and the effects of information feeds and TikTok on our brains. Join them for a thought-provoking conversation on the impact of social media on our lives.