Pressure Or Purity? How to Help Girls Develop a Healthy Self-Image

Pressure Or Purity? How to Help Girls Develop a Healthy Self-Image

May 6, 2026 · 45 min · Season 8 · Episode 31

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The episode discusses how young women can navigate societal pressures regarding beauty and self-worth in the age of social media.

How can today's young women handle the pressure to conform to the world's standards of beauty and self-worth? In this episode, sisters Gaby and Stephanie dive deep into how Instagram, TikTok, and influencer culture impact confidence, modesty, and purity—especially for girls and young women. You'll discover why the pursuit of "being pretty” can lead to insecurity, how social media poses and trends influence even the youngest girls, and why real-life character, kindness, and confidence matter m...

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Hosts: Steve Alessi, Mary Alessi

Guests: Gaby, Stephanie

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