The F%cking Pressures of Social Media

This week, Gabrielle gets real with Natalie Barbu, the founder of Rella and the unfiltered voice behind the Real Reel Podcast, to discuss the extreme highs and the f%cking lows of social media. Together, they peel back the polished curtain to reveal the truth that we all sometimes forget: social media is nothing but a f%cking highlight reel. Natalie shares her story of getting started on social media, and together, they dive into the dark side of being a creator and the many pressures that come with having a larger following. Whether it's responding to DMs, being vulnerable and sharing your personal life online, the assumptions people make about you, or nearly getting cancelled, we’re getting really f%cking real this episode!   Be sure to follow Natalie on Instagram and check out her podcast, The Real Reel Podcast!    Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:    Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.  Little Spoon — Go to littlespoon.com/fmltalk and enter our code FMLTALK at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.  Liquid IV — Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code FMLTALK at checkout.   Babbel —For a limited time, FML listeners can get 55% off your Babbel subscription when you go to Babbel.com/FML   Osea —This summer, take your glow to go with clean, vegan skincare and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code FMLTALKS at OSEAMalibu.com.  Quince — Take the drama out of planning an outfit and upgrade your closet with Quince today! Go to Quince.com/fmltalk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.     Follow your host!     TikTok: @gabrielle_stone    Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast    YouTube: FML TALK    Website: www.eatprayfml.com         Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices