Is Social Media Ruining Your Life? | #307

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 29 August 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr.G has the pleasure of speaking with Lucia, the Vice President of Upworthy, a platform dedicated to uplifting storytelling. With a strong background in media and a passion for positive narratives, Lucia has played a pivotal role in shaping Upworthy's mission to counteract negativity in media. Her commitment to mental health awareness and community support shines through as she shares her insights on the transformative power of positive media. #socialmedia #mentalhealth #wellness Upworthy's Instagram: @upworthy Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and overview of Upworthy (00:30) - Discussion on negative content in media and its impact on mental health (01:17) - Upworthy's approach to positive content and its effects during COVID-19 (03:21) - Examples of uplifting content during the pandemic (04:50) - The current state of positive vs. negative content in media (06:52) - The importance of balancing serious topics with solution-oriented stories (08:19) - The impact of negative news on motivation and mental health (10:32) - Memorable uplifting stories from Upworthy (13:27) - The story behind the Upworthy Good People book (14:33) - A touching story of a waitress becoming a civil rights attorney (19:54) - The impact of childhood experiences on the perception of safety (21:02) - Personal story of support during a mental health crisis (24:17) - The importance of human connection and kindness (26:24) - Discussion on the power of dance and movement for mental health (29:00) - The therapeutic effects of dance and authentic expression (34:44) - The spiritual aspect of dance and connecting with inner child (38:40) - The importance of authentic self-expression (41:35) - Experience with somatic-based dance and channeling energy (44:28) - The unifying power of dance and movement (47:56) - The potential of the internet for positive impact (49:53) - Personal relationship with technology and setting boundaries (54:39) - The impact of constant digital consumption on mental health (57:48) - The benefits of reading books as an alternative to digital media (01:00:50) - Book recommendations and the importance of fiction (01:03:33) - Closing thoughts on Upworthy and the importance of positive content === Thank You To Our Sponsors! AquaTru Go to https://aquatru.com and use code DRG for 20% off all products. Kion Use my link to save 20% at GETKION.COM/DRG Nuzest Go to https://nuzest-usa.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off all products. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know that the majority of content you're consuming on the news and on your phone is negative content set to keep you in fear?
0:07.0	In this episode, Lucy Anel, Vice President of Upworthy, talks about our social media and news content is continuously degrading our mental health.
0:14.8	But every time I see someone like hold the door open for someone, like, so they can come into a store or something,
0:20.8	or like hold the subway door open so someone can make it in.
0:23.3	I'm like that.
0:24.7	People generally want to lift people up.
0:27.7	But again, if all you're seeing is the opposite with these like flashing news headlines, it's
0:31.7	really hard to remember that. Lucia spent her
0:34.1	career championing the belief that internet can and should be united as a tool
0:39.2	to bring people together and during her tenure at Upworthy she's developed this page on
0:43.4	Instagram to now five million followers in counting and she's a co-author of
0:48.0	Upworthy's forthcoming book Good People stories from the best of humanity.
0:52.8	And this episode with Lucia might be the most relevant engaging convals I've had in a really long time
0:58.1	as you feel connected to her, her story and her purpose, bringing light to everyone's life for the better which we all
1:04.4	really need in these types.
1:09.6	Okay so thank you for coming.
1:12.6	I have a very, very special guest.
1:14.0	And for those of you who don't know,
1:17.0	Lucia is behind so much of the growth
1:20.7	and really VP of Upworthy.
1:23.5	And for those you don't know what it is, put this on pause right now, go on the page right
1:28.1	now and see what Upworthy is all about.
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