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 kids. So what’s going on — can social media really shorten our attention span, hu ... Show More
Jan 29
What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
Federal agents have descended on Minneapolis in the U.S., and things have gotten chaotic — and deadly. The Trump administration says the agents are there to enforce immigration law, but officers have shot three people so far, killing two, and are using tear gas and smoke on prote ... Show More
40m 37s
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
Nov 2021
Brian Primack | Social Media Mental Health
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: ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2024
Overthinking About Social Media Comparison
You log onto Instagram and within five seconds of scrolling, your algorithm has your self-esteem in a death grip. It serves you: 1) an old classmate's engagement announcement, 2) another carousel of glamorous vacation pics, 3) a random influencer looking flawless on a rooftop... ... Show More
1h 8m
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
Nov 6
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
Jun 2024
Dr Samir Parikh Explains About Sadness, Anxiety & Depression, Types of ADHD | The Ranveer Show
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1h 29m
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 ... Show More
35m 32s
Jan 2025
How Do I Stop Being Such A People Pleaser?
JVN sits down with Kati Morton, a licensed therapist and bestselling author, to dive deep into the world of people-pleasing. Together, they unpack why people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice—it’s about discomfort with other people’s discomfort, and why it leaves so many of us ... Show More
51m 15s
<p>Is social media to blame for the teen mental health crisis? It's complicated!</p><p><em>Thanks to </em><a href='https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262047357/behind-their-screens/'><em>Emily Weinstein</em></a><em>, </em><a href='https://amyorben.com'><em>Amy Orben</em></a><em>, ... Show More