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Emma & Hannah Jack Season 3 Episode 5

In this episode of the But Actually Podcast, hosts Hannah and Emma explore the intricacies of human interaction and engagement in today’s social media landscape. They reflect on their own social media usage, discuss the impact of social media on mental health, and share insights on finding balance in a digitally-driven world. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity and intentionality in navigating social media use, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being and authentic connections.


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Show Notes

2:16 - Welcome BACK to another episode of the But, Actually podcast - it feels like it’s been FOREVER!

3:21 - The podcast has reached a new milestone: a ONE STAR RATING!!

5:39 - On another note: we struck out SO HUGE this week

6:36 - Where are we now, as a society that has used social media for SO LONG (hint: it’s not lookin’ good!)

9:28 - OURA RING - SPONSOR US (what we’ve noticed about its tracking)

10:38 - We are in a prison of THEIR design! (trying to quit Facebook, over here!)

13:06 - Posting to Insta feels like feeding this machine that I don’t want to be feeding!

18:00 - Why emphasize keeping social media safe for kids and teens - when the adults have real problems?

21:44 - We’ve lost the human connection in place of marketing tactics on social media

23:10 - We are so TOASTED

25:27 - How do I continue to engage in my parasocial relationships on social media, without getting sucked in…to social media?

31:22 - In summation, social media is makin’ me feel like trash - and that’s ok.