{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind the Armor","title":"Behind the Filter: Self-Esteem & Social Media, with Bridgett Burrick Brown","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2496,"description":"Bridgett Burrick Brown is the founder of the Beyond Beauty Project, a movement dedicated to redefining beauty standards and promoting self-acceptance. As a former model turned activist, Bridgett uses her platform to educate and empower individuals struggling with body image issues, particularly in the age of social media. She is a keynote speaker and workshop leader, advocating for media literacy, digital wellness, and mental health awareness. Her work has been featured in major publications, and she continues to be a leading voice in challenging the harmful narratives around beauty and self-worth.Lessons from the Episode:Digital wellness starts with us – Children learn from the adults around them. If we obsess over appearances, they will too.Curate your social media feed – Exposure to diverse body types and real, unfiltered images can help reshape perceptions of beauty.Set boundaries with technology – Establish screen-free times, limit social media exposure, and prioritize in-person connections.Encourage self-appreciation – Shift the focus from looks to abilities, accomplishments, and personal strengths.Take social media breaks – Studies show that even a short break from social media can significantly improve self-esteem.Learn more about Bridgett & the Beyond Beauty Project:https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Bridgett Burrick Brown03:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem08:20 The Rise of Filters and Retouching12:35 The Mental Health Effects of Unrealistic Beauty Standards18:50 The Role of Adults in Shaping Digital Wellness24:10 How to Help Kids Build Confidence Beyond Appearance30:25 Setting Healthy Boundaries with Social Media37:15 Final Thoughts & Practical StepsFollow me:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juddshawofficial/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juddshawofficial/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juddshawofficialFor more inspiring episodes and exclusive content, visit https://www.juddshaw.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tr9Q96z1rZopXCilUbX8sIY0yjNN2bmoGksGjvnwyUQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Mzc4/MDFhYmNjMmQ3Mjg5/MzNlNjY1YzFlNzE5/N2RkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}