Curious Notion

What is social media really doing to our mental health? In this episode of After asking my Instagram audience if they wanted an episode here it is. I talk about positive and negative effects of social media, how platforms are designed to affect attention and dopamine, the comparison culture it creates, and the difference between online perception vs real life reality. I also talk about practical ways to build a healthier relationship with social media and protect your mental health in social media world.Topics covered in this episode:The positive side of social mediaThe negative effects of social media on mental healthDopamine, attention spans, and the science behind social mediaComparison culture and self-worthThe fake image social media can createSocial media vs realityWays to improve your relationship with social mediaMental health awareness in the digital ageIf you enjoyed the episode make sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share your thoughts below. What has social media changed most about your life?

In this episode, I’m joined by Oscar Montes, also known as O.M. Photography on Instagram. We dive into his journey of starting out as a photographer with no clear roadmap, and how he eventually found his own style through trial, mistakes, and consistency.Oscar opens up about the early struggles, the things he got wrong, and what he would do completely differently if he had to start from scratch today. We also get into the real conversations most creatives avoid. the business side of photography, building relationships, and what it actually takes to grow beyond just taking good photos.Sony vs Canon debate, talk about modeling as a photographer, and how being in front of the camera can change the way you shoot behind it.This is a raw, honest conversation about creativity, growth, and figuring things out as you go.If you’re a photographer, content creator, or just someone trying to build something from nothing this one’s for you.