Our mental health plays a massive role in how we show up in our day to day lives. And prioritizing our mental health can make all the difference in our ability to cultivate our zest lives

This week, Genevieve is joined by her husband, Luke, to discuss various tangents of mental health and the effect social media has on it. Including the differences in how we see physical health vs mental health show up across social media, how “filters” are contributing to the “highlight reel” impact on our perception of self and others, the effects of the trigger of dopamine on social media addiction, as well as the stigma behind therapy and why conversations around therapy need to take up more space in our day to day conversations. 

They also discuss their thoughts on the questions around:

How do we shift the health & fitness culture to talk less about what foods they eat to look a certain way and more about what foods and resources they use to feel better and improve their outlook on life?

Why don’t we hear more people talking about their therapist just as much as they would talk about their personal trainer? 

Is it possible to redirect social media from being this “highlight reel” to being an authentic space for conversations, resources, and support for each other?

Genevieve closes off by sharing how to take control of social media usage to support our mental health and provide resources to improve our mental health right now.

If you’re looking to expand your mental health awareness and resources, this episode is for you. Enjoy life zesters!