Do Influencers Make Us Feel Seen — or Not Enough?

Do influencers inspire us, connect us, and help us discover new ideas — or do they quietly leave us feeling like we’re somehow falling behind?In this episode, we take a thoughtful look at influencer culture and the role social media plays in our lives today.We explore the pros and cons of a world where strangers influence everything from how we decorate our homes to how we think about success, beauty, relationships, and happiness.Along the way, David shares a story about being influenced to make the bed differently… with mixed results. 😄We also discuss:• Why humans are drawn to reality TV and “real life” content• How much of what we see online is actually real• The effect influencers have on our children and younger generations• Why some content makes us feel seen and understood• Why other content can leave us feeling like we’re not enough• The difference between inspiration and comparisonThis is a conversation about authenticity, influence, human connection, and learning how to consume media without losing ourselves in it.#influencers #socialmedia #authenticity #comparisontrap #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #digitalwellness #socialmediaculture #wellnesspodcast #chiminginpodcast