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
Meet Our Guests
Robbie: I started my sobriety journey due to being sick of the same old story I would put myself though. I found my cannabis and alcohol use getting worse as the years went on. I used them to cope with everything and anything. I’m now over a year sober, I couldn’t be happier with my decision to take on this new journey
Britt Brandon has been in the wellness industry for over twenty years, acquiring numerous certifications in fitness and nutrition, helping over 10,000 women worldwide, and publishing 23 books on a variety of health-related topics! Her latest book, “She Rises & Thrives: Loving Life In Recovery!”, draws on her professional experience as a health coach AND her personal experience as an abuse survivor in recovery from addiction, helping women transform their health and lives by focusing on simple strategies with food, fitness, fun, fellowship, faith, and sleep! Britt is on a mission to help women worldwide love our lives in recovery!
My site and socials:
- www.SheRisesAndThrives.com
- Tik Tok ~ @brittbrandonofficial
- YouTube ~ @brittbrandonofficial
- IG ~ @brittbrandonofficial
IG- @soberinlaketahoe
Hi, I’m Vanessa aka Ness. I am a Recovering Alcoholic located in South Lake Tahoe (Bay Area transplant). Started drinking in Elementary school, ex Master relapser. After a million failed attempts at trying to quit on my own, I reached out for Help, which was the best thing I ever did. I’ve been Sober since 8/24/23. Learning how to live a life sober, with my sober fiancé & our 4 dogs.
Get In Touch!
Join us on Facebook or on Instagram, and let’s keep the conversation going. (Yes, we see the irony here.) Or if you’re ready for a social media break, come join us on Monday nights at our weekly Zoom sober support group. You can find all the information and FAQ’s here.
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