In today’s episode, we cover social media’s impact on mental health with Dr Brian Primack. Brian is the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, the professor of public health and medicine, and is the author of You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Exp ... Show More
Mar 2
The Hidden Status Game of Hypocrisy | Michael Hallsworth
We love calling out hypocrisy — especially in leaders, corporations, and politics. But what if our obsession with inconsistency is doing more harm than good? AJ sits down with Michael to unpack why hypocrisy is deeply human, how media and status games amplify outrage, and why dem ... Show More
53m 4s
Jan 2025
Your Brain On... Social Media
<p dir="ltr">Two decades on from the start of the smartphone revolution, we have the first humans who, for as long as they've been alive, have had the entire internet just a few taps away. What has this done to our brains?</p> <p dir="ltr">It's been an unprecedented period of rap ... Show More
48m 38s
Sep 2024
Social Media: Is It Rotting Your Brain?
Social media. Many of us don’t feel very good when we’re on it, and yet we sometimes spend hours a day scrolling, eyeballs glued to our screens. Some experts say that social media is causing a mental health crisis, and governments are even talking about banning social media for k ... Show More
46m 36s
Oct 2022
145: The Mechanics of Social Media with Dr. Richard Shuster
In this episode, we're diving deep into how the news and media have conditioned our modern society, so this is a powerful conversation that anyone familiar with social media does not want to miss! Dr. Richard Shuster is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, CEO of Your ... Show More
35m 32s
Nov 2025
Social Media Clown Instead of Healthcare Professional – IC063
Is social media killing professionalism in dentistry? Are young dentists really “clowns” online—or is lightheartedness perfectly fine? Is social media a disease? Where’s the line between humor, banter, and outright disrespect? In this episode, Jaz is joined by Joseph Lucido from ... Show More
33m 49s
Nov 2024
252. The psychology of doomscrolling
There is a lot of terrible news out there, so much so that we could spend every hour of every day reading it and still not be done. What's worse is that we can now access that news at any time, any where, any place from our phones and this has lead to a phenomena known as doomscr ... Show More
36m 2s
Jan 2025
178 - Your Mental Health Matters
<p>Hey yall! This week we are joined by our good friend, Ryan Kassim. Ryan has been on Cut The Crap a few times now, and this time he joins us as we talk about mental health, and more specifically, men's mental health. </p>
<p>Ryan Kassim is a health coach and mental health a ... Show More
49m 26s
May 2025
410 - Social Media, Porn, & Mental Health w/ Ben Bennett
<p>In this episode, we dig into the intersection of pornography use, social media, and mental health, exploring how these modern influences are shaping our perceptions of intimacy, relationships, and self-worth. We discuss how most people's journey with porn typically begins, ear ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2025
How Smart People Can Make Dumb Choices & The Serious Dangers of Social Media
Chances are, your home is full of things you don’t use, don’t need, and maybe don’t even recognize. Listen to the start of this episode and you’ll discover a simple list of household items you can toss out today — without a second thought. Clearing them out will free up space and ... Show More
49m 25s