Social media and body image: a complicated relationship

Body image and social media have a complicated relationship - studies confirm usage is correlated with body image concerns (check those out, here), yet other studies conclude following certain accounts can boost body image. So, how can we use it wisely to keep our body image in check? Maddy Tyers is an actor, TV presenter and author of picture book, When Anna Came to Stay, and has lived experience with an eating disorder. She shares advice we can all take heed of... *If this episode raises any concerns, there is always someone available at the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or Lifeline on 13 11 14.   WANT MORE FROM MADDY? To hear today's full interview, where Maddy talks openly and honestly about healing from an eating disorder and warning signs we should be aware of...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.  You can find out more about Maddy’s book When Anna Came to Stay (Interactive Publishing, $26), here. Or for audio, click here. Follow Maddy on Instagram, here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.