SOCIAL MEDIA RULES, REINVENTION URGES, AND A SIDE OF FOOD GUILT | CAMPUS CONFESSIONAL S02E05

Should social media be banned for anyone under 16? The Campus Confessional crew tackles this hot take while diving into some of their most vulnerable confessions yet.

In Episode 5, Michela, Kevin and Thalassa explore the digital chaos that defines our daily lives. From doomscrolling and online envy to detoxes and iPod nostalgia, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by their screen time. The trio opens with a bold claim: no one under 16 should be allowed on social media. Inspired by recent Australian legislation, the debate sparks memories of childhood phones, internet rabbit holes, and first-time iPods that broke on day one.

But the conversation quickly turns inward. Why do we all feel the urge to reinvent ourselves every few months? Are we chasing something meaningful or just escaping discomfort? And why is it so hard to admit you’re struggling, when it seems like everyone else has their life figured out?

This week’s listener confessions hit hard. One listener admits to feeling pressure to give others bigger food portions because they’re afraid to eat too much themselves. Another wonders how to balance online friendships when texting feels exhausting. And one brave soul confesses they constantly feel behind, stuck in comparison mode while the world scrolls past them.

The team doesn’t shy away. They speak candidly about eating struggles, mental health, and the toxic trap of social media perfection. From journaling to slow mornings to unplugged phone hacks, their insights are refreshingly real.

As always, the episode wraps with a Challenge of the Week. This time, it’s about vlogging your real, unfiltered weekend. No aesthetics, no edits, just vibes. Plus: everyone drops their Song of the Week, including Daft Punk and Beyoncé.

Produced by Toon Vlietstra, with photography by Tabata, Episode 5 is a reminder that you’re not alone in the mess and it’s okay to not have your life together. Especially at 21.

Listen now on Spotify or YouTube. Confess something yourself via the link in bio. We dare you.