This episode mentions eating disorders and mental health.

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On today's episode, I talk about why teenagers (particular teenage girls) have such bad body image. I touch on how crazy it is that young children are being taught that their genetically pre-determined body structure is being examined as either "beautiful" or "not". I also talk about everyone's favorite / least favorite app: TikTok. TikTok, along with most other types of social media, are seriously hurting teens in the self-love department. Remember that your body is simply a vessel to help you experience the joys of life and it is never worth damaging for a like. xoxo Alyssa

YouTube Videos Mentioned

"How TikTok Makes You Feel Ugly | An analysis" by Salem Tovar

"tik tok's obsession with beauty confirmation (inverted filter, long face, etc)" by Madisyn Brown

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Intro + outro music: la la la / worldstar money remix by engelwood

Mirror Image is the personal diary podcast of a Gen-Z teenager. Get in loser, we're going self-discovering.

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