Your Feed Is Destroying Your Memory (Here's Why)

This bonus episode addresses a current social media phenomenon impacting viewers, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy. The speaker aims to quickly share important information and personal experiences related to the topic, highlighting the impact of phone addiction and endless scrolling. It's a call for digital minimalism and increased social media awareness to support mental health awareness. In this episode, you'll learn: • How short-form video hijacks your dopamine system • What the largest study on this topic found about attention and working memory • Why "brain rot" was named Oxford's Word of the Year • How graphic content impacts your hippocampus and memory • The connection between short-form video, ADHD symptoms, and menopause • 5 strategies to take back control of your feed and focus Book Kristen to Speak ➡ https://www.healthylifeapproach.com/speaker 🛍️ Products I Use and Recommend These are the tools I personally use and trust. Links are affiliate links — see disclaimer below. 🩸 Function Health — Test 100+ biomarkers twice a year — $25 off membership https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KBEASLEY10&_saasquatch=KBEASLEY10&d=FHREF25 🌱 Adapt Naturals — Professional-grade foundational supplement stack — 20% off your first order https://www.adaptnaturals.com/KRISTEN80873 🌿 FullScript — My full professional dispensary for targeted supplements — special discount https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/healthylifeapproach 🔋 WHOOP 5.0 — Medical-grade recovery, strain and sleep tracking — free band + one month free https://join.whoop.com/us/en/9302C0E0/ 💓 Pulsetto — Vagus nerve stimulation for HRV and parasympathetic recovery — special discount https://pulsetto.sjv.io/HealthyLife ☀️ Sunlighten — Infrared sauna therapy for detox, recovery and cardiovascular health — special discount https://share.sunlighten.com/KristenBeasley Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode helped you, the single best thing you can do is subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds, and it's how other women in perimenopause find this show. Then share it with one friend who needs to hear it. Disclaimer ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or licensed healthcare provider before making medical or health decisions. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust. Hashtags #brainhealth #perimenopause #menopause Timestamps: 0:00 - Social Media Is Damaging Your Brain: Why This Episode Couldn't Wait 0:22 - My Wake-Up Call With Short-Form Video Scrolling 1:46 - The Science Behind "Brain Rot" and Cognitive Decline 2:27 - Welcome to The Healthy Life Approach Podcast 2:47 - Why Facebook Blocked My Post About This Research 3:23 - Brain Rot: Why Oxford Named It 2024 Word of the Year 5:05 - 2025 Study of 98,000 People: Short-Form Video and Brain Health 6:05 - This Isn't Just a Teen Problem: Adults Are Equally Affected 7:13 - Why Short-Form Video Is Worse for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause 9:05 - Graphic Content on Social Media and Its Effect on Your Brain 11:22 - How Scrolling Destroys Your Memory and Focus 12:47 - 5 Strategies to Protect Your Brain From Social Media 13:05 - Strategy 1: The Pomodoro Timer Method 13:35 - Strategy 2: How to Set App Time Limits 13:59 - Strategy 3: Curate Your Feed Ruthlessly 14:59 - Strategy 4: The 3-2-1 Sleep Rule for Better Rest 15:32 - Strategy 5: Retrain Your Brain With Long-Form Content 15:59 - Why Brain Health Matters More Than You Think 17:08 - Your 7-Day Brain Health Challenge Starts Now 17:28 - What's Coming Next Week #brainrot #socialmediaeffects #shortformvideo #dopamine #brainfog #ADHD #attentionspan