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# How Social Media & TikTok Shape Body Image
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/to-the-contrary/episode/how-social-media-tiktok-shape-body-image-eik5m8/
- Published: 2026-07-24T22:30:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-24T23:00:39.000Z
- Description: Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: To The Contrary, Season 35, Episode 3519, #ZZZ_Episode_37a4741c-1de5-41cf-b88c-560c4f8623c0, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_75c9c97f-0192-43d1-aac3-0bd66096ba21, #v1.16

This week on To The Contrary, host Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok and social media shape body image and beauty standards for women. Experts Dr. Larissa Terán (Geena Davis Institute) and Dr. Neelam Vashi (Dermatology Institute of Boston) discuss recent research, cosmetic surgery trends, algorithm impacts, and strategies to reduce online harm.