Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 113 – Doomscrolling!Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 113 – Doomscrolling!
Keeping Ashland Healthy
Ever check the news and end up feeling anxious, exhausted, or on edge – even when nothing bad is happening to you? That’s doomscrolling. Bad news has always existed, but smartphones & other devices have changed how often the human brain encounters...
15:54•27 Jan 2026
Why Doomscrolling Leaves Us Feeling Exhausted
Episode Overview
- Doomscrolling keeps the brain in a state of threat exposure.
- Constant negative news can disrupt sleep and increase anxiety.
- Setting intentional boundaries with news consumption is crucial.
- Design your tech environment to reduce compulsive checking.
- Calm is achieved through regulation, not avoidance.
“"The brain does not experience doomscrolling as information; it experiences it as ongoing threat exposure."”
Curious about why checking the news leaves you feeling drained? This episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy tackles the phenomenon of doomscrolling, where endless exposure to negative news takes a toll on our mental health. Hosts David Ross and Rick Ford explore how constant bad news impacts our brains, disrupting sleep and increasing anxiety. They dive into Glanze Patrick's insights on why our modern brains struggle with 24-hour news cycles and offer practical advice on setting healthy boundaries with technology.
You'll hear about how doomscrolling keeps our threat systems on high alert and why it's so hard to stop even when it makes us feel worse. The episode isn't just about identifying the problem; it's packed with tips on how to manage your media consumption for better mental health. From setting intentional news boundaries to designing your tech environment for calm, you'll find strategies to help your brain get the rest it needs.
As the hosts remind us, being informed doesn't mean being overwhelmed. So, if you're tired of feeling on edge after a simple scroll through your feed, this episode might just have the answers you're looking for.
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