Tuned In, Burned Out: The Mental Cost of Media Overload | Episode 67 You The Boss Podcast

Tuned In, Burned Out: The Mental Cost of Media Overload In this episode, we explore how digital overconsumption—from nonstop scrolling to doom-filled news cycles—impacts your mental health. Learn how constant media use is linked to anxiety, sleep disruption, low self-esteem, and the inability to stay present. We'll break down: How negative news triggers chronic stress The connection between social media, FoMO, and mental fatigue Why your phone might be wrecking your sleep How to reclaim stillness and protect your peace 6 practical steps to manage media overload and reset your mind 🔗 Resources & Studies Mentioned: Nieman Lab: Social media now #1 news source → For the first time, social media overtakes TV as Americans' top news source APA: Stress & digital media → Social media and the internet Mindfulness & social media addiction (Oberst et al.) →The effect of mindfulness on social media addiction among Chinese college students: A serial mediation model Smartphone use & poor sleep (Carter et al.) → The Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Sleep   Follow us on instagram: @youthebosspod  Youtube: www.youtube.com/@youthebossofficial