69. Is Social Media Bad For Our Wellbeing?

Welcome to Episode 69 of The Mood Booster Podcast. This week, Charlie and Dr Marcus take things somewhere different. Recorded in Madeira, surrounded by mountains and good food, this episode is a proper debate. The motion: social media is inherently bad for our mental wellbeing. Charlie argues for it. Dr Marcus argues against. And genuinely disagree.  From comparison culture and body image ideals to the power of community and the very existence of The Mood Booster itself, this is an honest, unscripted back and forth between two people who see the same platform very differently. The question that sits underneath all of it: if social media does more harm than good, does using it make you a hypocrite?  🎧 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞:   The debate: is social media inherently bad for our wellbeing?   Comparison culture and the mental health cost of scrolling   Body image ideals and who is responsible for what we see   Whether regulation sits with the consumer or the platforms   The power of online community and connection   Can you criticise social media and still use it without being a hypocrite?   🛠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞:   This one is less about tools and more about honest reflection. The debate format forces both sides to sit with the tension rather than reach for easy answers. If you use social media, which most of us do, this episode will give you a clearer sense of why it affects you the way it does and what, if anything, you  📍 Pillars Explored  Introspection and Reflection, Wellbeing and Joy, Presence and Gratitude  🔔 Don’t forget to follow and review, it really helps us grow  📲 Follow us for more:  👉 Instagram: @themoodboosterofficial  👉 TikTok: @themoodboosterofficial  🌍 Website: www.themoodbooster.co.uk  🎥 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube @TheMoodBoosterOfficial