Social Media vs Self Image: Reclaiming Confidence with TheRealTiktokDoc, Dr. Richard Brown
Release Date: 01/12/2024
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How to stop letting social media warp your self-image.
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How to know if you’re actually wanting to change for the right reasons.
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What to do if you’re worried about your kids mental health.
Resources + Links:
Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:
https://www.girlsmentorship.com/
Get A Copy of Dr. Ricky Brown’s Book: The Real Beauty Bible
Connect with Ricky on TikTok: @TheRealTikTokDoc
Connect with Ricky on Instagram: @DrRichardJBrown
Connect with us on Instagram:
Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship
Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen
Mary Frances | @msmaryfran
Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship
Show Notes:
What is the impact of social media on the way people view their bodies? Dr. Ricky Brown ( The Real TikTok Doc ) shares his unique perspective as not only a social media influencer but also an active plastic surgeon on how his patients are being influenced. You’ll learn about self-love and why he incorporated a mental health specialist into his practice and why he won’t perform surgery on a patient unless they mutually feel they’re doing it for the right reasons. As a holistic wellness advocate, Dr. Brown gives tactical tools to have conversations with your kids. how to not let social media warp your self-image, and how to build lasting confidence!
02:50 - How Mary & Jill met Dr. Ricky Brown.
06:43 - Why Ricky takes a holistic approach and why plastic surgery should be your last resort.
09:48 - Handling people saying, “You only do it for the money.”
12:08 - How has TikTok impacted the way people view plastic surgery today?
16:10 - How do you handle conversations with your kids about digital literacy?
18:50 - Adapting to new expectations and the new world of social media.
21:16 - Why parents need to own their role as the parent and have hard conversations.
22:47 - What are the repercussions of having too much plastic surgery?
25:20 - How to start the conversation about the struggles your kids go through.
27:58 - Is your kid taking a lot of selfies a sign of problems?
29:24 - What we can learn from Kylee Jenner talking about her ears.
32:30 - Why you shouldn’t always correct your kids and learn.
33:17 - Should celebrities have to be honest about their cosmetic surgeries?
36:11 - What is the ethical role of a surgeon to make sure the patient is doing surgery for the right reasons?
38:00 - What Ricky would like to see changed in the plastic surgery industry.
40:36 - How do you handle a patient who may not be ready for surgery?
43:30 - How trauma from your youth can impact your behavior as an adult.
48:44 - How to verify that a surgeon is as qualified as they claim to be.