In this conversation, Stella Rae reflects on her journey as a content creator, discussing the evolution of social media platforms and the impact of short-form content on creativity and mental health. She shares her thoughts on body image trends influenced by social media, the pressures of being a content creator, and the importance of maintaining mental health in the face of societal expectations. Additionally, she explores the challenges and rewards of adult responsibilities and the desire for autonomy in life.TakeawaysStella reflects on the changes in content creation over the years.The pressure of short-form content can lead to burnout.Children aspire to be YouTubers, reflecting societal values.Algorithms significantly influence content visibility and creativity.Social media trends can negatively impact body image perceptions.Mental health is affected by the content we consume.It's essential to protect one's mental health from harmful trends.Adult responsibilities can provide a sense of autonomy and freedom.Self-awareness and personal growth are crucial in adulthood.The desire for knowledge and understanding is a common theme in personal development.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182Chapters00:00 The Evolution of Content Creation05:05 The Impact of Short-Form Content10:13 Body Image and Social Media Trends15:08 Mental Health and Self-Perception19:15 Navigating Adult Responsibilities and Autonomy#StellaRaePodcast