Social Media vs Self Image: Reclaiming Confidence with TheRealTiktokDoc, Dr. Richard Brown

In This Episode, We Chat About: How to stop letting social media warp your self-image. How to know if you’re actually wanting to change for the right reasons. 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.