Nicole Davis: Why a Top Marketing Executive Wants Everyone Off Social Media 

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Nicole Davis, founder of Inland Sea and one of Utah's most respected brand strategists, for a candid conversation about mental health, identity, work, social media, and the importance of personal agency.Nicole talks about her first experience with therapy as a young teenager struggling through high school. Rather than viewing herself as broken, she began questioning whether the environment around her was contributing to her distress. That realization sparked a lifelong curiosity about resilience, self-awareness, and finding solutions that actually work.This discussion explores the challenges many people face when they feel trapped by expectations, whether in school, the workplace, or society at large. Nicole and David discuss how empowerment, purpose, and meaningful contribution can have a profound impact on mental well-being.They also tackle one of the most pressing issues of modern life: social media. Drawing from her decades of experience in branding and communications, Nicole offers an honest perspective on both the benefits and dangers of digital platforms, including the ways algorithms shape perception, fuel division, and influence self-worth.In This EpisodeNicole's first experience with therapy at age 13Why high school felt "diminishing and hostile"The surprising lesson she learned about personal agencyHow empowerment impacts mental health outcomesWhat workplaces can do to help employees thriveThe hidden mental health costs of social mediaWhy marketers have a complicated relationship with digital platformsThe role AI is playing in communication, branding, and human connectionHow to stay grounded in an increasingly digital worldIf you've ever questioned whether the systems around you are helping you thrive—or simply teaching you how to survive—this episode will challenge you to think differently.