This episode has been a long time in the making. We have been really passionate in our personal lives about the destruction that can ensue on a deep level from overly engaging with social media. Sure, you can look at it as just a highlight reel and tell yourself that you’re in control of rationalizing what you see….but there’s a real addiction to this beast of a technology and we wanted to talk to an expert about what it’s doing to our brains and hearts. There’s a lot of discussion in the episode about the human ego and what it strives to receive through social media platforms. What is it that pulls us into wanting internet fame and recognition? We discuss the physiological and psychological responses that happen to the body when you gain followers or likes and what happens on a soul level when we engage with this virtual reality too much.
A little background about our amazing friend and guest:
Alanna Gardner, MFT is a compassionate Individual and Relationship Therapist specializing in improving the relationships and quality of life of her clients. She has developed an expertise with individuals and couples going through life transitions, adjustments or crisis; couple & pre-martial counseling, and anxiety disorders. We hope you enjoy the show and we would love to hear how social media has effected your life!
Website: https://www.philadelphiamft.com/alanna-gardner-mft.html
IG: https://instagram.com/_alannagardner_?igshid=1e72gy5rguohr
