The Impact of Hookup Apps & Doom Scrolling on Recovery 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️The Impact of Hookup Apps & Doom Scrolling on Recovery 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
At The CCC
Anthony and LouiLou explore how hookup apps and doom scrolling impact recovery in the queer community, offering personal stories, science, and practical advice.
30:16•21 Apr 2025
Hookup Apps & Doom Scrolling: Their Impact on Queer Recovery
Episode Overview
- Hookup apps can create dopamine surges similar to addiction.
- Doom scrolling can negatively impact mental health.
- Apps can reinforce avoidant or anxious attachment styles.
- Self-awareness and clear intentions are crucial when using apps.
- Digital habits can affect self-worth and validation.
“When you gamble, you don't know what the outcome is, but occasionally you're gonna hit, right? It's very similar to what happens on hookup apps.”
Join Anthony and LouiLou as they tackle the impact of hookup apps and doom scrolling on recovery in this engaging episode of 'At The CCC'. Broadcasting from the heart of San Francisco at The Castro Country Club, they dive into how these modern digital habits can affect those in recovery, particularly within the queer community. Anthony shares his own experiences with hookup apps, comparing them to gambling due to the dopamine surges they create, which mimic the highs of addiction.
LouiLou reflects on the challenges of maintaining self-worth and avoiding negative self-talk while navigating these apps. They also discuss attachment styles and how apps can reinforce avoidant or anxious behaviours, making it harder for individuals to form healthy relationships. The episode is peppered with humour and personal anecdotes, making complex topics accessible and relatable. They stress the importance of self-awareness and setting clear intentions when using these apps, rather than seeking validation.
This candid conversation offers valuable insights for anyone in recovery or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a mix of science, personal stories, and practical advice that will leave you thinking about your own digital habits.
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