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Unwinding Anxiety with Awareness (Part 1): A conversation with Tara and Dr. Judson Brewer

Tara Brach

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The Draw to Certainty and Addiction to Validation

Our brains are drawn to certainty and validation, as evidenced by a study on Instagram posts showing that the number of likes activates the reward centers and self-referential networks in the brain. This can lead to addiction, particularly in relation to social comparison, causing anxiety and depression, especially in teenagers.

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