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Break Up with the Rage Economy
Manage episode 508388638 series 3545275
Whitney reflects on how the "rage economy" of social media and news is destroying our mental health and capacity to connect with others. She explores how algorithms reward inflammatory content that keeps us trapped in cycles of anger and isolation. Later in the episode she highlights a positive example from Real Housewives of Orange County where a parent demonstrates accountability and course-correction in real time.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Have a question for Whitney? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail to 866-225-5466
Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club
Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit
Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft
Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity
00:00 The Rage Economy That's Destroying Our Mental Health
04:34 How Algorithms Reward Inflammatory Content Over Nuance
08:58 Breaking Free from the Cycle of Rage and Reactivity
12:34 When Sports Team Politics Replace Critical Thinking
16:35 Real Housewives Example: How to Course-Correct as a Parent
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158 episodes
Manage episode 508388638 series 3545275
Whitney reflects on how the "rage economy" of social media and news is destroying our mental health and capacity to connect with others. She explores how algorithms reward inflammatory content that keeps us trapped in cycles of anger and isolation. Later in the episode she highlights a positive example from Real Housewives of Orange County where a parent demonstrates accountability and course-correction in real time.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
Have a question for Whitney? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail to 866-225-5466
Join the Family Cyclebreakers Club
Follow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhit
Follow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmft
Order Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity
00:00 The Rage Economy That's Destroying Our Mental Health
04:34 How Algorithms Reward Inflammatory Content Over Nuance
08:58 Breaking Free from the Cycle of Rage and Reactivity
12:34 When Sports Team Politics Replace Critical Thinking
16:35 Real Housewives Example: How to Course-Correct as a Parent
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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