Social Media Impacts How We See Ourselves

Welcome!! To connect or become a client, visit catiaholm.com or call/text 956-249-7930. In today's episode, Social Media Impacts How We See Ourselves, we discuss how Social media can make an ordinary life feel like it is losing a race with no rules, and that sinking feeling is often a predictable brain response, not a personal failing. I break down why the highlight reel hits our nervous systems so hard and share small, practical ways to scroll with more clarity and less shame. • the gap between what is real and what is posted • how algorithms and curated highlights keep our attention • the brain’s social comparison instinct meeting an impossible scale • dopamine loops, low attention span, and why stopping feels hard • why kids and teens can feel the impact even more • body and beauty distortion from filters, FaceTune, and AI • the reset scroll and recalibrating what “normal” looks like • success and lifestyle distortion and the missing behind-the-scenes work • why social media is not a diary and why that matters • relationship and belonging distortion and the sting of exclusion • a simple pre-post pause to check your motive Support the showCouch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.comYou’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.Show hosted by: Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-SYou can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com and To become a client visit- catiaholm.com