Social media was supposed to connect us, but instead, it’s become a source of stress, manipulation, and mental health challenges. From endless scrolling to harmful algorithms, the negative effects are clear. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, we uncover the truth about social media’s negative impact on our minds and explore practical ways to take back control with Mark Weinstein.

Mark Weinstein is a social media pioneer and privacy advocate. He founded early social media platforms (Superfamily.com, Superfriends.com) and MeWe, a privacy-focused social network. He is also an author (Restoring Our Sanity Online) and a leading expert on privacy and ethical digital practices.

Mark shares actionable strategies to reduce social media dependency, set healthy boundaries between our personal and virtual lives, and restore our overall mental well-being in a digital age.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The mental health crisis driven by social media

• Social media’s negative impact on the youth and on adults

• How to restore your sanity online

• Parenting in the digital age

• Ethical digital practices to protect your privacy

Being social media savvy doesn’t have to mean losing your sanity. Discover Mark’s actionable strategies to protect your mental well-being and restore your balance in today’s hyperconnected world.

Resources:✅

• Mark Weinstein’s website: https://www.markweinsteininventor.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabV2aoowooKGM7uNIHm5bNth2caBCCgv8Fpwpdf-_7gUmGGMcDQ4ve01NA_aem_opeSAO_sU2svv-sgBUAkWg

• Mark Weinstein TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoYC4ogezE4

• Jonathan Haidt on The Effects of Social Media on Teen Mental Health: https://jonathanhaidt.com/social-media/

Books:✅

• Restoring Our Sanity Online by Mark Weinstein: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Our-Sanity-Online-Revolutionary/dp/1394273967