Elevate Experience
Elevate Experience
Digital Detox: How to Break Social Media Addiction & Heal Your Brain in Recovery
Digital Detox: How to Break Social Media Addiction & Heal Your Brain in Recovery
Digital Detox: How to Break Social Media Addiction & Heal Your Brain in Recovery
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Explore how digital detox can aid recovery from social media addiction and improve mental health. Discover practical tips and expert insights.
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Episode Overview
- Digital detox can reset dopamine levels and improve mental health.
- Teens on social media face a 60% higher risk of poor mental health.
- Mindfulness practices can help manage digital addiction.
- Simple changes like phone-free retreats can aid recovery.
- Algorithms can fuel addictive behaviours.
Our brains weren't designed for 24-7 dopamine hits that we get from social media.
What drives someone to seek a life without constant digital noise? In this episode of The Elevate Experience, the focus shifts from traditional substances to the modern-day addiction of social media. Angie Manson, the CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, shares her insights into how smartphones can mimic the addictive pathways of drugs like cocaine and opiates. The episode explores how constant digital stimulation can hinder brain recovery and increase mental health risks, especially in teens.
Listeners will learn about the staggering statistic that teens who spend over three hours a day on social media face a 60% higher risk of poor mental health. The discussion also touches on how digital detoxes can aid in reclaiming one's mental well-being and reducing anxiety. With practical advice such as phone-free retreats and mindfulness, the episode offers tangible steps for those seeking to break free from digital dependency.
Manson's anecdotes, like the amusing tale of receiving targeted ads for Willie Nelson's THC drink after a conversation about him, highlight the pervasive nature of algorithms in our lives. The episode encourages listeners to take control by implementing simple changes, such as setting phones to 'Do Not Disturb' or using apps to limit screen time.
Whether you're in recovery or simply overwhelmed by the digital world, this episode offers valuable insights into how a digital detox can be a powerful tool for improving mental health. So, are you ready to put down your phone and start living in the moment?