93 - Protecting Your Peace in an Age of Doomscrolling: How to Stay Informed Without Losing Yourself

Do you ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through bad news, feeling more and more stressed, anxious, or hopeless? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, host Elizabeth Mintun explores the impact of doomscrolling - that compulsive pull to stay plugged into a constant stream of alarming stories - and why our brains are wired to do it. She talks about what doomscrolling is and why it feels so hard to stop, how our nervous system responds to negative news, and offers practical ways to create boundaries for news and social media so that we can stay informed without being consumed. Elizabeth also shares inspiring examples of human goodness,  reminding us that even tiny acts of kindness can reconnect us to hope and resilience.Key TakeawaysDoomscrolling is designed to keep us engaged, not necessarily to keep us healthyNegative news activates our stress response and raises cortisol, leading to physical and mental impactsSmall steps - like mindful time limits and trustworthy sources - can protect our peaceGrounding practices and gratitude can help us re-center and reconnect to what is within our powerResourcesUnlock Your Resilience Style FREE Quiz: https://www.thecalmingground.com/resilience-quizContact Elizabeth: [email protected] us on IG & FB @thecalminggroundVisit The Calming Ground: http://www.thecalmingground.comGood News Network: goodnewsnetwork.orgOn Being Episode: ​​https://onbeing.org/programs/david-bornstein-on-our-lives-with-the-news/If you found this episode supportive, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with a friend. Every bit of kindness helps this podcast reach more people who could use a moment of calm.