Why Social Media Makes You Angry On Purpose (and What to Do About It)

Why Social Media Makes You Angry On Purpose (and What to Do About It)The algorithm isn’t neutral. It’s designed to keep you hooked — by keeping you angry, outraged, fearful, and divided.In this episode, I break down how social media deliberately fuels negative emotions to boost engagement, and how this cycle is damaging your mental health, relationships, and parenting.You’ll learn:-Why outrage, fear, and division dominate your feed-How doomscrolling impacts your mood, patience, and creativity-The real mental health stats on social media use (especially for teens)-How to audit your feed and protect your mind-Practical ways to spend more time on what actually feeds you — and less time feeding the algorithmWhether you’re a parent, leader, or just tired of feeling drained after scrolling, this episode will help you take back control of your time, your emotions, and your focus.📌 Timestamps:00:00 Why Social Media Makes You Angry On Purpose00:12 The Algorithm's Dark Side03:34 The Impact on Mental Health04:55 Breaking the Cycle11:44 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Time14:08 The Importance of Family Time16:58 Final Thoughts and EncouragementLinks & Resources:📸 Follow me on Instagram: @hi_struggling_im_dad and @grantberardiSubscribe on Youtube: @grantberardi#socialmediaaddiction #socialmediadetox #doomscrolling #parentingtips #mentalhealth #socialmediaalgorithm #outrageculture #anxiety #depression #digitalwellness #mindfulsocialmedia #socialmediabreak #stopdoomscrolling #socialmediaandmentalhealthWant counselling and coaching support from me? - www.heartinhand1.com "Hi Struggling, I'm Dad!" is a podcast dedicated to helping people be the best parents, partners and people they can possibly be.I'm Grant Berardi, a father of 5 kids, a husband of 15 years, a qualified counsellor and coach with over a decade of experience. This podcast was made due to my passion for helping others reach their fullest potential in as many aspects of their life as possible. This podcast embodies this passion but also sees the funny side even in the difficult moments. Integrity, character, ownership, leadership and relationship are key themes throughout. I've made these outlets because I've struggled with fear of failure, anxiety and self-doubt, and would have loved to have had help from someone along the way. I want to be that help for others. All the best, -Grant BerardiDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it speaks to you or someone you love.