Fearne speaks to social media mentor and Fiit fitness trainer Chessie King. They discuss the importance of using social media in a healthy way, embracing authenticity, concerns about young women and plastic surgery, and challenging beauty standards on social media.
Be authentic on social media and focus on personal worth beyond appearance.
Have a support system in place and reach out for help when faced with online abuse.
Deep dives
The Power of Authenticity on Social Media
Ches King, a fitness instructor and body positive influencer, discusses the importance of being authentic on social media and the impact it can have on mental health. She shares her personal journey of embracing her body and challenging societal beauty standards. Ches emphasizes the need to shift the focus from appearance to personal worth and encourages individuals to find their own unique talents and passions. She also addresses the issue of online abuse and provides tips for dealing with negativity and cyberbullying. Ches highlights the importance of education and support systems, especially for young people, to navigate the challenges of social media.
Overcoming the Pressure to Pursue Perfection
Ches opens up about the pressure to create a perfect and unrealistic image on social media. She shares her own experience of striving for perfection and how it affected her self-worth. Ches discusses the process of embracing her authentic self and learning to appreciate her body as it is. She encourages individuals to challenge societal beauty standards and find worth beyond physical appearance. Ches also emphasizes the importance of self-talk and cultivating positive self-esteem by treating oneself with kindness and compassion.
Addressing Online Trolling and Cyberbullying
Ches discusses the issue of online trolling and cyberbullying, sharing her personal experience with receiving hurtful comments and abuse. She emphasizes the need to have a support system in place and to reach out for help when faced with online abuse. Ches provides strategies for dealing with negative comments, such as deleting and blocking, and reminds individuals that the hurtful comments reflect the insecurities and unhappiness of the trolls rather than one's own worth. She also discusses the importance of educating young people about online bullying and fostering a healthy relationship with social media.
Finding Joy and Empowerment through Fitness
Ches highlights the positive impact of fitness on mental well-being. She shares how exercise helps her feel good, boosts her confidence, and creates a sense of empowerment. Ches encourages individuals to find fitness activities that they enjoy, whether it's traditional gym workouts or alternative forms of movement like trampolining or ice skating. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and choosing exercise routines that align with personal preferences and goals. Ches also reflects on the role of fitness in her body positivity journey and encourages others to embrace and celebrate their bodies.
How can we use Instagram and Facebook without doing ourselves harm? In the last episode of the series, Fearne speaks to social media mentor - and Fiit fitness trainer - Chessie King. The pair speak about their own battles online, and how Chessie's managed to take on the trolls... and win. Our sponsor for this episode was Fiit - to find out more about them head to https://fiit.tv/blogs/get-fiit-with-fearne/. We'll be back with new episodes very soon - in the meantime, why not leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?