In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast Episode 35: Social Media Series, Part 1: Rethink Your Approach
Sep 2, 2025
Why do we crave our devices despite knowing better? This lively discussion delves into the addictive nature of social media, supported by brain science. Listeners are introduced to a four-part framework for healthier platform engagement and learn to avoid pitfalls like FOMO and the 'superhero facade.' A refreshing mindset shift from seeking validation to focusing on abundance is encouraged. Get ready to rethink your social media habits for a more positive impact on your daily life!
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Interns Sparked The Series
- Lisa explains the series began after interns' experiences with social media rules and choices at home.
- These conversations sparked the team's deeper research into social media's effects and how to manage them.
Why Social Media Hijacks Your Brain
- Social media triggers the mesolimbic dopamine pathway, the same reward system for survival behaviors, creating craving and instant reward.
- Variable rewards and constant access desensitize receptors and make the habit loop harder to break.
The Slot Machine Effect
- Social media uses variable-ratio reinforcement like slot machines by providing unpredictable rewards.
- That unpredictability strengthens the habit loop and increases compulsive checking.
