EP28: Stop Scrolling, Start Connecting (with Dr. Lauren Serpico)

In today’s episode, we continue last week’s theme of mindful media use with Dr. Lauren Serpico, exploring the deeper psychological needs we’re trying to fulfil when scrolling, how social media addiction can be similar to other addictions and practical ways to shift from mindless scrolling to mindful consumption. We talk about:why you keep scrolling (even when you don’t want to)how social media shapes your perception of realityways to build healthier, more intentional online habitsbiohacking our happy chemicals with dopamine menusDr. Lauren Serpico is a Psychology PhD and social media manager for a health research company. Lauren’s doctoral work explored the intersection of personality, social media use, and mindfulness, shaping her approach to understanding behavior, well-being, and how we engage with the digital world. Connect with Lauren:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurenserpico/Connect with me:Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie