Why Don't We Talk About This?
You already know that there are a bunch of things people talk about in pockets or completely avoid. Things that may be controversial or uncomfortable but we need to get them off our chest. During "Why Don’t We Talk About This?", licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Paula McMillan-Perez speaks with folks whose learned experiences and/or professions give way to a diverse knowledge of topics that we just aren't talking about...but should be!
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Talking about Social Media Exhaustion
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Paula explores the theme of social media exhaustion, including the emotional, mental, and practical exhaustion that comes from constant engagement with social platforms. Speaking from both her personal and professional experience, she unpacks how social media shifted from a more genuine connection to a performative, noisy, comparison-driven space.
She discusses how this fatigue goes beyond simple burnout, touching on self-worth, identity, overstimulation, etc. Paula also talks about the quiet cultural shift of people posting less, disappearing from platforms without announcements, and reclaiming privacy and presence.
In this episode, you will hear:
- from connection to obligation and comparison
- social media fatigue vs. burnout
- identity, audience, and performance
- mental health impacts of stepping back
- boundaries, breaks, and practical strategies
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