Did you know your happiness can actually impact the people around you—sometimes up to three degrees of separation? In this episode, we break down the science of emotional contagion and explore how social media might be blocking the natural flow of joy. If you've been feeling more drained and disconnected online, you're not imagining it. We’ll show you how to protect your emotional energy and become a source of real positivity in your everyday life. You'll learn:

• How happiness spreads through social networks, backed by the Framingham Heart Study, and why your emotional state matters more than you think.
• Why social media is designed to amplify negativity, increasing feelings of comparison, sadness, and burnout faster than happiness can spread.
• Easy, science-backed ways to boost your mood and share that joy with others—at home, at work, and in your community.

Tune in to discover how to unplug from the negativity online, protect your peace, and become a ripple of happiness in a world that truly needs it.