Radio Headspace The Me-Versus-Them Trap
Jan 23, 2026
Rosie tackles the sneaky nature of comparison, revealing how it morphs into self-obsession. Social media is called out for amplifying these feelings, warping our sense of self-worth. She guides listeners through recognizing physical signs of spiraling into obsession. With compassion as a remedy, Rosie shares a three-step practice to widen our perspective and reconnect with the shared human experience. Ultimately, self-obsession can act as a teacher, showing us where we seek to rejoin the larger whole.
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Caught In A Scroll Spiral
- Rosie describes doom-scrolling Instagram and falling into comparison that made her chest tighten and mood sink.
- That personal moment illustrated how quickly she moved from checking one thing to obsessing about herself.
Self-Obsession Shrinks Connection
- Self-obsession narrows our world and makes us lonelier despite increased focus on ourselves.
- The more we view life through me-versus-them, the less room there is for connection and joy.
Comparison Is Normal, But Misleading
- Social comparison theory shows we measure worth by comparing ourselves to others and social media amplifies it massively.
- Comparison itself is human, but believing it defines our value is the real problem.