Published May 22, 2023
The Harms of Social Media, and Giving Up a Career as a Fitness Influencer with Mary Jelkovsky
Mary Jelkovsky and Christy Harrison delve into the dark side of social media and wellness culture, highlighting the mental health challenges posed by harmful algorithms and profit-driven motives while advocating for self-love, authenticity, and the rejection of damaging fitness narratives.

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