Episode 17 of The More Life Project Podcast — “Fitness Influencers: Helpful or Harmful?” — takes a closer look at how social media fitness culture is shaping the way people think about health, exercise, nutrition, and self-image.

Coaches Andrea and Lauren, along with Social Media expert Cameron Dean, explore the tension between the positive side of fitness influencers and the darker side of influencer-driven wellness advice. The episode doesn’t completely condemn influencers, but it questions how qualified many creators really are — and how easily aesthetics, virality, and engagement can outweigh evidence-based guidance.

Some of the major themes discussed include:

• How fitness influencers can inspire people to start healthier habits and become more active
• The pressure social media creates to ...