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Mar 2021
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Seeking Connection and Social Media Addi...

LaYinka Sanni
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Social media addiction is real, and what we don't often talk about is the driver beneath that addiction: Connection. In this episode, I shine light on how excessive online usage is a cry for what we're missing in reality.

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