How is social media affecting our daughter's brains? What does new research tell us? Join me in conversation with Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning science journalist, internationally recognized speaker, and author of Girls On The Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media. Sponsors Caraway: Visit www.Carawayhome.com/humans or use code humans at checkout for 10% off your next purchase! Skylight Frame: This has been SUCH a special gift for our family. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go SkylightFrame.com and enter code HUMANS CDPH: Californians ages 12 and older can now get their updated booster- and children as young as five are eligible to receive the original booster. Head to myturn.ca.gov for more information about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for the entire family. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your order at Hiyahealth.com/HUMANS Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we sit down again with bestselling author and social media expert Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna shares her strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of constant comparison and unrealistic beauty standards on social media, and offers practical advice for parents looking to improve their children's mental health and well-being in the digital age. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of navigating social media as a young woman. Sponsors NextEvo: CBD that REALLY works. For up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more, use promo code humans at NextEvo.com. ZocDoc: Zocdoc is a MUST! Download the FREE Zocdoc app at www.zocdoc.com/HUMANS and schedule your appointments in seconds! Cooper: Visit them at YourCooper.com (that’s Y-O-U-R Cooper.com),and use code HUMANS at checkout for a special 40% off a Cooper membership. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning journalist, discusses the impact of today's cultural landscape on the mental health of children and young adults. She emphasizes the importance of human connection and storytelling in drawing meaning from our experiences and helping others with complex trauma. Donna also explores the effects of trauma on girls, the power of shifting inner dialogue, and translating emerging science to help those with chronic conditions. She shares her personal origin story and concludes with gratitude for her work in the field.