Social media is stuffing-up our self esteem

Everyone suffers from body image issues and social media is amplifying it, says television presenter Todd Sampson. In this episode, the documentary filmmaker discusses social media's insidious effect on our brains, what he learnt while making a doco about it, plus how to maintain a healthy relationship with it.   WANT MORE FROM TODD? To hear today's full interview, where Todd discusses the beauty industry’s effect on body image and how we can navigate it all...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Todd’s two-part documentary, Mirror Mirror, airs on Channel 10 on Wednesday September 8th and Thursday September 9th, or catch it on 10 Play. You can follow Todd on Instagram @toddsampson2   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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