020. Why You Can’t Stop The Doom Scrolling You Disgust – The Dark Psychology Behind Instagram & Co.

Ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling, only to realize an hour has vanished? In this episode, Dave Flenagan and Zoe Hirsch unpack Dr. Stef Huber’s article on Doomscrolling and why platforms like Instagram keep us hooked. Dr. Huber explains how intermittent reinforcement—a psychological trick also used in gambling—makes endless scrolling addictive. Social media algorithms give us just enough rewards to keep us coming back, creating a cycle that’s hard to escape. But awareness is the first step to breaking free. Dave and Zoe discuss practical ways to reclaim control, replace compulsive scrolling with more fulfilling activities, and outsmart the system designed to steal our time. Tune in to learn how to break the cycle, take back your attention, and scroll with intention. 🎧 Listen now—before the algorithm pulls you back in! Read the original article here or visit Dr. Stef Huber's website to explore her personal coaching services – for leaders and everyone striving for more in life and work. This podcast contains AI-generated content that has been reviewed to ensure accuracy and quality.