Ever wondered why you feel an undeniable pull to check social media, only to feel unsatisfied, disconnected, and like you're missing out? Our teenage years are already full of challenges, and this digital age has added a whole new layer of complexity. Join us, Joseph and Madison Whalen, as we strip back the glossy veneer of social media and dive into the phenomenon of FOMO, or the fear of missing out, which is having a profound impact on teenagers today.
Not only do we share the unsettling ways FOMO influences teens' mental health, causing anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep patterns, but we also guide you through strategies to fight it. From limiting social media usage to maintaining a gratitude journal, volunteering, spending time outdoors, and seeking professional help when needed, we reveal tools that could potentially help teens navigate these treacherous waters. The digital world is here to stay, but with awareness and action, we can help our teens turn the tide on FOMO and steer towards healthier, happier lives. Tune in to explore this critical issue and gain some valuable insights.
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 128 “DeVito, Delays and Disney+ Days”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 128 ”Teens and Procrastination”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 127 “To Boldly Go...”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 127 ”Teens and Perfectionism”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 126 “Making Time For New Neighbors”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 126 ”Gaslighting”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 125 “The Little Ladies Man”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 125 ”Teens and Accountability”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 124 “Yehaa Bob and the Sith Lords”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 124 ”Teens and Entitlement”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 123 “What’s Disney without Mickey?”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 123 ”Back To School Off The Cuff”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 122 “Smells Like Treasures, Tributes and Resurrections”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 122 ”Return to school during COVID”
Insights Into Tomorrow Episode: 15 “Battleground Afghanistan”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 121 ”If You Build It...”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 121 ”Feeling like a burden”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 120 “Happy Birthday and Beyond”
Insights Into Teens: Episode 120 ”Dealing with Disappointment”
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 119 “Who’s Cruising to a New Mansion”
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family Broadcast
Calm Parenting Podcast
Anne of Green Gables
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Raising Good Humans