Ban Social Media For Under-16s: Our Reasons

Ban Social Media For Under-16s: Our Reasons

Most parents don’t realize how easily social media restrictions could backfire, until the UK’s proposed ban on under-16s sparks a nationwide debate. In this candid conversation, Dumie and Em peel back the layers of a controversial policy that aims to shield our youth from digital harm but risks pushing children to covert, riskier platforms. They share surprising insights on how social media shapes young minds; fueling anxiety, distorted body image, and dangerous trends, and explore the real impact of technology’s grip on childhood development. Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]www.farmedbeauty.com [http://www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com] Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==] Tiktok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy] Facebook: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/] Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.

Anti-abortion, Xenophobia and Racism: Our Opinions.

The gals discussed a controversial situation involving a YouTuber couple who decided to terminate their pregnancy due to a high risk of Down syndrome. We debated the ethics of such decisions, emphasizing that it's the couple's personal choice to make, and also shared perspectives on the challenges of caring for children with special needs and the importance of being more compassionate toward people making difficult life decisions. The conversation also touched on the recent Belfast's racially motivated attacks and South African's Xenophobia attacks.

'It is not your horoscope, you are just rude' and other hot takes.

The girls reacted to some hot and unpopular opinions around personalities, social etiquettes, relationships and even dog owners. We also laughed our hearts out. We have a question for you: Are you in support of giving an ultimatum in a relationship? Please do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE our podcast with others, it goes a long way to encourage us. Have a lovely week!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]www.farmedbeauty.com [http://www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠ [http://www.farmedbeauty.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com] Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==] Tiktok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy] Facebook: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/] Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.

Loud murmurs on Hustle Culture vs Soft Life: Redefining adulting

Most social media thrives on staged lives, but behind the glossy images lies a complex web of shallow pursuits, accidental oversharing, and the relentless pursuit of exclusivity. This episode pulls back the curtain on how the desire to appear unique pushes many into absurdities, like faking firsts or chasing viral stunts, highlighting the dangerous blurring of social media with reality. Uncover the impact of social media on authenticity, as we discuss viral stunts, the rise of 'clout culture,' and the blurred lines between reality and online personas. This episode also tackles the controversial topics of 'slut shaming' and the role of shame in today's society, offering a fresh perspective on accountability and moral values. Join MisJ, Dumie and Em in choosing Farmed Beauty products for all your skincare needs as we do! You can also gift it to your friends and family this season. They are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com]www.farmedbeauty.com [http://www.farmedbeauty.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://riverside.com/www.farmedbeauty.com] Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/loudmurmurspod?igsh=MTNvdzM0dnp0ZHVjdw==] Tiktok: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@loudmurmurspod?_r=1&_t=ZN-93YzrtgasFy] Facebook: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠loudmurmurspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1HKzcCJPHP/] Don't forget to use #LMPodcast or #loudmurmurs to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to and leave a review, share with everyone you know and if you also watch on YouTube, subscribe, like and leave a comment.

The Crazy Truth About How Social Media Clout Chase Reinforces Lies, Fraud, and the Black Experience

Unpacking the Black experience—identity, beauty standards, and the hidden impact of colonialism. In this powerful episode, we explore how systemic bias has shaped perceptions of Black hair, skin, and self-worth across cultures—from Nigeria and Ghana to the diaspora. We dive into hair discrimination, internalised bias, colourism, and Eurocentric beauty standards, and how these narratives influence confidence, identity, and mental health. We also tackle the rise of social media culture, clout-chasing, and deception, and why these behaviours thrive in today’s digital world. This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about Black identity, cultural conditioning, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful stereotypes. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and embracing natural beauty, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in and rethink everything you thought you knew about beauty, identity, and authenticity.