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Social Media Effects on Body Image Podcast!

    For my social media course this week, we were challenged with creating a podcast on any social media issue of our choosing. I decided I wanted to dive deeper into the effects of social media on body image. Personally, social media has affected me on my own body image. I don't think I'll ever be able to go on a social media platform without comparing myself to the women in the posts. By taking a deeper look into this issue, I learned I'm not the only one feeling this way. Before I started my research, I had to go about setting up a podcast profile.

    I have never made a podcast before, so this was a very new experience for me. I like to consider myself "tech-savvy", but in reality I know nothing. The hardest part for me was perfecting my recording. I had a total of 13 takes before I was able to have a good take. Podcasting is a great way to get a foot in the door, not only as an influencer, but also for businesses. I feel like podcasts draw more appeal to people because it's almost like the one hosting the podcast is talking directly to the one listening. I give props to all those who consistently run podcasts because there is a lot of work involved. While I don't have the skills for crazy gimmicks, I still tried my best with my added music. Like I had mentioned earlier, my podcast was about social media and its effect on body image. Being able to research this topic meant a lot to me. Sharing the information through a podcast made it seem like I was just talking to myself, but I liked the experience. Podcasts can be very relaxing. I know plenty of people who have certain podcasts they listen to while they work out rather than listening to music. I could never be one of those people.
    Now I don't want to spoil the podcast for you, so you can find the link here! I'm not sure if I will be going into the podcasting industry, but it was fun to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try. I definitely recommend giving podcasting a try, who knows, you may earn a new skill. If not, it's still nice to give something new a try and show your appreciation for the talent. Be on the lookout for my next blog launching my podcasting career! Just kidding, by stay tuned for next week's blog. 

Until next time XOXO,

Hallie


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  1. Adam ScottNovember 17, 2021 at 6:31 PM

    Hallie, I loved how you talked about the body image part of social media. That was a big part of my podcast also, because I feel as if social media can create false narratives of things and can make it seem like people have flawless lives. Your podcast was great too!

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  2. Sydney VanderbiltNovember 17, 2021 at 10:04 PM

    Hallie, I really enjoyed listening to your podcast about body image. I think that social media is creating this unrealistic way of thinking of how people have to look. I agree that I really like sharing information through a podcast because it was nice to talk about the issues I was think.

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