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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 5 MIN

How Social Media Fuels Loneliness

from A Cluttered Mind · host Tracilyn George, Author

Social media can create the illusion of connection while quietly increasing feelings of loneliness, comparison, and emotional disconnection. In this episode, we explore how constant online exposure affects self-esteem, real-life relationships, and the brain’s reward system. We’ll also discuss how to build healthier digital habits, reconnect with offline life, and create more meaningful forms of connection.

Social media can create the illusion of connection while quietly increasing feelings of loneliness, comparison, and emotional disconnection. In this episode, we explore how constant online exposure affects self-esteem, real-life relationships, and the brain’s reward system. We’ll also discuss how to build healthier digital habits, reconnect with offline life, and create more meaningful forms of connection.

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