Using Social Media for Good | The Antony Gordon Show w/ Beast Games Winner Jeff Allen

What happens when you suddenly receive 10 million US dollars in your bank account? For some, it's fame, fortune, and the high life. For Jeff Allen, it was just the start of a long journey to help his son and thousands of others suffering from a rare disease.Antony sits down with Beast Games winner Jeff Allen to discuss his rise to stardom and how he uses his newfound fame for good. Jeff breaks down his full journey through Beast Games - from the psychological pressure of massive challenges to the unexpected relationships formed during the competition. But their conversation goes far deeper than reality TV.Jeff shares the personal motivation that fueled him throughout the experience: raising awareness for his son’s rare disease (Creatine Transporter Deficiency) and using the visibility from Beast Games to bring attention to families navigating similar medical challenges.Social media algorithms have shaped our attention spans, warped our sensibilities, and cast a dark shadow over a generation of youngsters. The deleterious fallout of these platforms is yet to be fully understood. Despite those challenges, Jeff explains why he believes the internet can still be a powerful force for good. Inspired by what he witnessed working alongside MrBeast, he talks about how Jimmy Donaldson has fundamentally changed online culture by making philanthropy mainstream - and how he hopes to use his own platform to continue that mission.This is required listening for anyone wondering how social media can be used for good.Follow along: https://link.me/LIGHTHOUSEEDUTAINMENTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.