Mental health isn’t a trend — but on social media, it’s starting to feel like one. In this episode of Dear Mom, Dear Daughter, we explore how online platforms like TikTok and Instagram have popularised psychological terms like “narcissist,” “gaslighting,” “toxic,” and “trauma” — but with little understanding of what they actually mean.

Is your ex really a narcissist? Or were you just hurt?
Is your anxiety clinical — or the completely valid stress of being human in a difficult world?

We break down the most overused mental health buzzwords with insight from a real psychologist (hi, Mom!) and unpack how self-diagnosis, “psych talk,” and mental health language have exploded in pop culture — often without the depth, care, or nuance that real healing requires.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between pop culture psychology and actual clinical disorders

• How to support loved ones with real mental health conditions

• The importance of empathy and education, not just labels

• Why real self-care is more than skincare and soft lighting

• How to start looking inward, not just outward

Whether you're a daughter trying to understand your emotions or a mother learning to support your teen through theirs, this is an episode about mental health, emotional growth, and the language of healing — without the filters.

🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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