22. Too Online to Be Okay - The Quiet Exhaustion of Being Always On

Ever feel like your phone’s glued to your hand — even when you don’t want it to be? Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering doom-scrollers) talk about what happens when our phones stop being tools and start feeling like extensions of our nervous systems.We unpack the hidden toll of being constantly connected — how endless scrolling, notifications, and comparison leave us overstimulated, distracted, and quietly drained. And we explore how to start using our devices with more intention, without guilt or shame.This time we talked about:🎙️ We’ve felt this thing too (and we still do): checking your phone before your brain’s even awake, guilt about screen time, and the shame of “shouldn’t I know better?”👀 What it looks like in real life: scrolling through five crises before breakfast, watching TV while doom-scrolling, and losing time to invisible noise.🧠 Why our brains do it: dopamine, design, distraction, and the myth that productivity equals worth.🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: compulsive checking, fear of missing out, overstimulation, and avoiding silence.🧰 Coping mechanisms: digital boundaries, intentional screen time, journalling, curiosity, and compassion for your scrolling self.🌱 How to make peace with it: it’s not about quitting your phone — it’s about coming home to yourself, even online. Thanks for listening           💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US 🎙️ Podcast socials: → Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford: → Website: www.carlyradford.com → Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew: → Website: www.alicetew.com → Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected] 🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we’re here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn’t therapy, and it’s not a substitute for professional support. We’re here to share ideas and experiences, but if you’re struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------phone addiction podcast, digital burnout podcast, doomscrolling podcast, overstimulation podcast, sensitivity podcast, therapy podcast, social media overwhelm, online addiction podcast, attention fatigue podcast, mental health podcast, Too Much Apparently podcast