Unpack the hidden influence of technology on our lives and relationships. Discover how social media shapes our nervous systems and challenges our autonomy. Explore the manipulative psychology behind algorithms that mirror toxic relationships. Learn practical steps to reclaim your personal power and model healthier tech boundaries, especially for children. This conversation invites you to consciously design your interactions with technology and deepen your connections with yourself and loved ones.
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Reciprocity Shapes Platform Relationships
YouTube rewards creators with monetary reciprocity which supports a healthier creator-platform relationship.
Instagram lacks consistent compensation, creating a sense of obligation without reciprocity that erodes choice.
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Lack Of Choice Creates Resentment
Feeling forced to be on a platform removes choice and breeds resentment that shows up in the body.
Dependency on a platform mirrors interpersonal power dynamics where safety and self-expression are compromised.
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Leaving Instagram To Regain Expression
Mark left Instagram and returned after building other income so he could self-express safely.
That distance let him create freely because he no longer depended on the platform for survival.
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In this episode I pull back the curtain on our relationship with technology and reveal how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and even YouTube are reshaping our nervous systems, stealing our choices, and silently eroding the depth of our relationships. I break down the psychology of manipulation baked into algorithms, how dependency mirrors toxic relationship dynamics, and why our phones have become the most powerful—and most destructive—relationship in our lives. This isn’t just a critique of social media; it’s a wake-up call to reclaim your sovereignty, restore choice, and consciously design a healthier relationship with technology so you can fully show up for yourself, your purpose, and the people you love
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