Clinical Social Worker Discusses the Effects of Social Media on Teens
Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, affecting not just your mind but your body, relationships, and overall quality of life. While traditional therapy and medication are effective for many people, a holistic approach can complement treatment by addressing the whole person, mind, body, and lifestyle.
Lily was featured on Amy Goeckel’s podcast, The Eating Disorder Diaries Podcast:
Amy opens up about her own recent struggles with doomscrolling (especially since becoming pregnant) and how the constant stream of anxiety-inducing content has impacted her mental health and recovery. From pregnancy fears to subtle body comparison traps, she reflects on how quickly social media can shift from entertaining to harmful.
To help unpack all of this, Amy is joined by Lily Thrope, a therapist and founder of Thrope Therapy who specializes in eating disorders, body image, and intuitive eating.
When clothing doesn’t fit the way we expect, it can activate feelings of failure, fear, and unworthiness. This is not your fault. These reactions are learned from a culture that teaches us to equate thinness with value and control with morality. But there are ways to meet these moments with more compassion and grounding.