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 Teens: Episode 185 ”Toxic Positivity” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 185 ”Toxic Positivity” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 184 ”Helping Teens Avoid FOMO” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Tomorrow: Episode 22 ”No More Yesterdays” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Tomorrow: Episode 22 ”No More Yesterdays” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 183 ”Teens and Anger Management” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 183 ”Teens and Anger Management” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 152 ”Gaming’s Best and Bleakest of 2023” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 152 ”Gaming’s Best and Bleakest of 2023” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 182 ”Adolescent Idealism” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 182 ”Adolescent Idealism” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 181 ”Dealing with Toxic Friends” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 181 ”Dealing with Toxic Friends” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 180 ”Perspectives on Parenting - Nurturing Them” (VIDEO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 180 ”Perspectives on Parenting - Nurturing Them” (AUDIO)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 179 ”Fighting In School” (Video)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 179 ”Fighting In School” (Audio)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 178 ”Sexting” (Video)
Insights Into Teens: Episode 178 ”Sexting” (Audio)
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 Avonlea
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Raising Good Humans