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Sober Scrolling: How Social Media Impacts Your Recovery


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As we continue our re-release schedule for the summer, we're excited to bring back this super important topic that seems to affect nearly all of us. If you find yourself wrestling with the pros and cons of social media now that you've created an alcohol free lifestyle, this episode will shine a light on the challenges and help you see everything more clearly.

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One “transfer addiction” that gets overlooked all too often is social media. And while social media has many benefits, it certainly also poses many dangers, especially when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health. In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with our friends Robbie, Britt, and Vanessa about how social media shows up in our lives, in our recoveries, and its impact on our emotional and mental wellbeing.

Key topics in this episode:

  • Taking a break from social media
  • The dopamine hits that come with posting and getting interactions
  • How to curate your feed to create a positive experience
  • Using social media to find true connection
  • Recognizing the different between real connection and surface connection online
  • The hidden dangers of external validation
  • Using social media to create drama and chaos when sobriety feels boring
  • Tools for managing social media use
  • Setting your intention when using social media
  • How comparing yourself to others on social media can damage mental health
  • AI and its detrimental effects on creativity, emotional intelligence, and relationships
  • To learn more about our guests, check out the full show notes

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