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Welcome to Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, Where we believe that connection is the opposite of addiction, vulnerability is the antidote to shame, and that recovery isn’t just rewarding, but also a lot of fun. Listen as we get together with friends to shed light on the hard things, talk about the other side of addiction, and how we create a life so full there’s no space left for alcohol.
Sober Scrolling: How Social Media Impacts Your Recovery
Through The Glass Recovery Podcast
1 hour 2 minutes 9 seconds
4 months ago
Sober Scrolling: How Social Media Impacts Your Recovery
As we continue our re-release schedule for the summer, we're excited to bring back this super important topic that seems to affect nearly all of us. If you find yourself wrestling with the pros and cons of social media now that you've created an alcohol free lifestyle, this episode will shine a light on the challenges and help you see everything more clearly.
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One “transfer addiction” that gets overlooked all too often is social media. And while social media has many benefits, it certainly also poses many dangers, especially when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health. In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with our friends Robbie, Britt, and Vanessa about how social media shows up in our lives, in our recoveries, and its impact on our emotional and mental wellbeing.
Key topics in this episode:
Taking a break from social media
The dopamine hits that come with posting and getting interactions
How to curate your feed to create a positive experience
Using social media to find true connection
Recognizing the different between real connection and surface connection online
The hidden dangers of external validation
Using social media to create drama and chaos when sobriety feels boring
Tools for managing social media use
Setting your intention when using social media
How comparing yourself to others on social media can damage mental health
AI and its detrimental effects on creativity, emotional intelligence, and relationships
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Welcome to Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, Where we believe that connection is the opposite of addiction, vulnerability is the antidote to shame, and that recovery isn’t just rewarding, but also a lot of fun. Listen as we get together with friends to shed light on the hard things, talk about the other side of addiction, and how we create a life so full there’s no space left for alcohol.
