Episode 37

How Not To Let Social Media Depress You

Social media allows us to keep in touch with long lost childhood friends from anywhere in the world. We can see their lives unfold day by day without even asking.

But this technology has it's dark side. Many find themselves facing depression as they see all their problems while their friends seem to be living the dream. Ana from Forbes describes this plight.

We take apart the misconceptions we infer from the lives of our friends on social media.

Let the truth set you free as we use some tips to take control of social media addictions that cause depression and envy.

 

Sources Cited:

How ‘Keeping Up With The Joneses’ On Social Media Is Damaging Everyone’s Mental Health

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2019/11/25/how-keeping-up-with-the-joneses-on-social-media-is-damaging-everyones-mental-health/amp/

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Daniel Mynyk

Daniel Mynyk is a software developer with experience in the education, real estate, and manufacturing industries. He is a devout Christian and an affluent lay apologist, having taught adult Sunday School classes in theology and church history. Daniel has authored the book "Freedom To Give: The Biblical Truth About Tithing." He has also been a guest on the syndicated radio show Bob Enyart Live and popular podcasts such as Apologetics Live, Theology Throw Down, and The Rap Report with Andrew Rappaport. He runs the apologetic website TruthHub.org and hosts the weekly podcast Truthspresso. Daniel lives with his wife Chelsea their four kids.