On Self-Worth in the Age of Social Media: Self-Esteem and the Selfie

In this solo episode, Christina Droumtsekas reflects on how digital culture—and the constant stream of filtered images—shapes our self-esteem. Drawing from her personal experiences and art therapy research, she explores how selfies and self-portraiture can serve as tools for reflection, healing, and reclaiming one’s identity.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition or simply feeling the weight of comparison, this episode offers gentle prompts and grounding practices to reconnect with your authentic self.
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Resources Mentioned:
• Selfies, Social Media, and the Quantified Self by Katrin Tiidenberg
• The Self-Portrait Experience by Christina Nuñez
• Art Therapy and Self-Esteem by Ellen G. Horovitz
• Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
• Body Image, Self-Esteem, and the Influence of Digital Media (research articles)
• Midlife Transformation by Ralph Metzner
• https://thriveworks.com/help-with/self-improvement/self-worth-vs-self-esteem/#:~:text=But%20two%20appear%20to%20mean,in%20your%20worth%20and%20abilities.