Is Instagram really the worst platform when it comes to our mental health? Is screen time at an all time high? 

This episode is our first in a series of conversations focusing on mental health and today we’re addressing a topic that’s on everyone’s minds right now: social media. I personally hope to learn more about how social media impacts our overall well being and who better to have a conversation with about these topics than Chaz Smith and Jamie Zhu, who themselves have had two very different journeys with mental health. It just so happens that both of them are comedians and content creators, and that’s not the only thing they have in common. Later in the show, you’ll hear subject matter expert Larissa May fill us in on why Instagram is potentially removing likes and how this change could have an effect on our mental health.  

Get connected with our guests from today’s episode to continue the conversation: Chaz Smith is a comedian, content creator, aficionado of pronouncing things incorrectly, and the host of his brand new talk show, The Simply Put Show! Follow Chaz on Instagram @chazsmith and check out his talk show, @simplyputshow.  

Jamie Zhu is a social media entertainer from Sydney, Australia, who believes in creating authentic content that portrays his real self, to inspire others to achieve their own goals and dreams. He just started his brand new YouTube vlog channel to share more authentically about himself with his audience. Check out his new YouTube channel here!  

Larissa May is the Founder of #HalfTheStory, which is a Global community and nonprofit inspiring people to share their most authentic selves online. Follow Larissa @livinlikelarz and share your story with Half The Story today!  

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