Episode 35: Social Media Series, Part 1: Rethink Your Approach

Why do we keep reaching for our phones, even when we know too much scrolling isn't good for us? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Lisa unpacks our relationship with social media and shares a healthier way to approach it.   Key moments from this episode: The brain science that explains why social media feels addictive A four-part framework to define your relationship with each platform How to spot pitfalls like comparison, FOMO, and the “superhero facade” Mindset shifts that move you from validation-seeking to abundance   This series is not about quitting social media. It’s about choosing how you engage with it so it builds confidence instead of draining it.   00:00 Intro 04:41 How Social Media Affects the Brain 11:03 Create Balance with Social Media 11:52 Not All Platforms Are the Same 13:53 Define Your Relationship with Each Platform (Download the PDF!) 24:45 Mindset Shift: Abundance Over Validation 30:30 Reality Check: Impact on Daily Life 32:25 Preview of Part 2 32:49 Outro 33:16 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.