ep 170: Stuck in Negative Thought Loops? Your Social Media Choices Matter More Than You Think

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Are you constantly stuck in negative thought spirals, feeling overstimulated or emotionally drained? Your social media habits might be a bigger piece of the puzzle than you realize—especially for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. In this episode, we're breaking down how algorithm-driven content affects your mental health, what it’s doing to your dopamine levels, and how to start curating your feed to support—not sabotage—your well-being. This is a judgment-free, empowering look at mindful content consumption, with practical tips you can start using today.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• [00:50] Why what you consume affects what you think—especially for ADHDers stuck in rumination loops

• [01:43] The dopamine trap: how ADHD brains often chase big emotional hits

• [02:18] How emotionally intense content (like crime or drama shows) fuels anxiety and dysregulation

• [03:17] Why shifting your algorithm isn’t about restriction—it’s about intention

• [03:44] The easiest platform to start with (spoiler: it’s probably TikTok)

• [04:00] 💬 Quick Invite: Join the waitlist for the ADHD Consistency Collective group coaching program

• [05:20] How to “teach” your algorithm what you want to see

• [06:30] Balancing dramatic content with supportive content that aligns with your goals

• [06:55] Using social media as an active vision board—without spiraling into hyperfocus

• [07:44] The power of doing things with your hands for real-life dopamine boosts

• [08:29] Why mindful content choices are empowering—not restrictive

• [09:01] Ideas to replace passive doom scrolling with action-based content that inspires you to move

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