Whitney reflects on how the "rage economy" of social media and news is destroying our mental health and capacity to connect with others. She explores how algorithms reward inflammatory content that keeps us trapped in cycles of anger and isolation. Later in the episode she highlights a positive example from Real Housewives of Orange County where a parent demonstrates accountability and course-correction in real time.

Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.

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00:00 The Rage Economy That's Destroying Our Mental Health

04:34 How Algorithms Reward Inflammatory Content Over Nuance

08:58 Breaking Free from the Cycle of Rage and Reactivity

12:34 When Sports Team Politics Replace Critical Thinking

16:35 Real Housewives Example: How to Course-Correct as a Parent

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