Social Media & The Outrage Algorithm: What It's Doing to Your Brain + How To Take Back Control (Episode #41)

🔗 Book your FREE Hormone Clarity Call HEREDo you ever put your phone down after scrolling and feel genuinely worse than before you picked it up? You're not imagining it — and it's not an accident.In this episode, Jess gets honest about what social media is actually doing to our brains and our mental health — from the dopamine loops designed to keep us addicted, to the outrage algorithm that feeds us the most inflammatory content available, to the comparison trap, body image pressure, FOMO, and sleep disruption that come along for the ride. Then she breaks down five practical steps to take back control without deleting everything and disappearing from the internet. In this episode, Jess discusses:Why social media is designed to be addictive — and the dopamine loop that keeps you coming backThe outrage algorithm: why platforms serve you the most inflammatory content and what that does to your mood, patience, and perception of humanityThe comparison trap, body image, and why passive scrolling is linked to lower self-esteem and life satisfactionThe pressure to perform your life online — and why it's exhaustingHow social media disrupts sleep and fuels FOMO and loneliness5 steps to take back control without deleting social media indefinitely You have more agency over your relationship with social media than you think. Your mental health depends on using it.Connect with Jess:Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess Website: jessicatrone.comEmail: [email protected]: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.