Why This Tragedy Is Dangerous to Watch Online

In this bonus episode of Broken Traditions, we examine a recent tragedy involving Rene Nicole Good and the psychological impact of consuming traumatic content online.

As tragic stories spread rapidly across social media, many people feel overwhelmed, angry, or emotionally numb. This episode explores why constant exposure to tragedy can be mentally harmful—and how negativity bias, doomscrolling, and algorithm-driven content keep people locked into cycles of stress and emotional overload.

Rather than reacting emotionally or disengaging completely, this conversation focuses on understanding what repeated exposure to trauma does to the brain, and how to stay informed without sacrificing mental well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why tragic stories spread so quickly online

How social media platforms amplify outrage and fear

The psychological cost of doomscrolling

Emotional numbness and stress from repeated exposure to tragedy

Practical ways to protect your mental health in a digital world

This episode is for anyone who feels mentally drained by what they see online and wants a healthier relationship with digital media.