Freckled Foodie & Friends

In this solo episode, I unpack all my feelings on cyberbullying in 2022, including how the age of sharing incites cyberbullying, current research on cyberbullying as a public health concern, and my ongoing internal debate on whether to engage with cyberbullies or not. I share how I’ve been dealing with my own envy in a constructive way, memorable interactions I’ve had with followers – both positive and negative – and how I’m choosing to deal with cyberbullying moving forward. Key Takeaway / Points: Research on cyberbullying as a public health concern How to constructively deal with envy Influencer cyberbullying vs. peer cyberbullying Cyberbullying from fellow mothers Friends’ experiences and takeaways from cyberbullying NY Times articles I mention: Teens in Distress Are Swamping Pediatricians Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens Does Social Media Make Teens Unhappy?