Your Head In Mind
Your Head In Mind
Podcast Description
Welcome to Your Head In Mind, the podcast where host Kyle dives into the science, stories, and strategies of mental health. Each episode explores crucial topics like sleep, social media’s impact, and the mind-gut connection, featuring insights from psychology and neuroscience experts. With practical tools and compassionate discussions, we empower listeners on their mental wellness journey. Tune in to debunk mental health myths, break down stigmas, and join a supportive community for credible, relatable insights into well-being.
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The podcast covers a range of crucial mental health topics including the mind-gut connection, the power of music in healing, emerging therapies like MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, and the importance of sleep, with specific episodes featuring discussions on the therapeutic benefits of creative expression and techniques for trauma recovery.
Welcome to Your Head In Mind, the podcast where host Kyle dives into the science, stories, and strategies of mental health. Each episode explores crucial topics like sleep, social media’s impact, and the mind-gut connection, featuring insights from psychology and neuroscience experts. With practical tools and compassionate discussions, we empower listeners on their mental wellness journey. Tune in to debunk mental health myths, break down stigmas, and join a supportive community for credible, relatable insights into well-being.
In this episode of Your Head in Mind, host Kyle speaks with child psychologist Leanne Tran. Kyle and Leanne discuss the impact of social media platforms. Their conversation centers on the core objective of these platforms: to maintain user engagement. They explore the various ways in which social media companies monetize this engagement and discuss the potentially addictive nature of these platforms, often fueled by algorithms and notifications designed to cultivate user dependence. Watch this episode to learn strategies on how to disconnect from an ever increasing digital world.
🧠Key Takeaways:
- Social media has evolved to monetize user engagement.
- Users are often the product being sold by social media platforms.
- The design of social media encourages addictive behaviors.
- Algorithms play a significant role in keeping users engaged.
- Infinite scrolling and notifications contribute to user dependence.
- Society is not fully prepared for the addictive nature of social media.
- The primary purpose of platforms like Instagram and Facebook is to keep users on the app.
- User engagement is a key factor in the profitability of social media.
- Understanding the business model of social media is crucial for users.
- Awareness of social media’s addictive qualities can help users manage their usage.
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💡 Resources:
Leanne’s Website: https://www.leannetran.com.au/
Leanne’s Channel: @leannetranpsychology
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