About this episode
Social media isn’t just a habit—it’s a full-blown addiction. It hijacks your brain, steals your time, and rewires the way you think, work, and interact with the world. And the worst part? It’s happening to millions of people without them even realizing it. In this episode, we break down five shocking statistics that expose the true cost of social media addiction—not just on your mental health, but on your productivity, relationships, and even your safety. How much time are you really losing to scrolling? What is social media doing to your brain—especially if you started young? Why is it more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes? What can you do to take back control? Most people won’t make it to the end of this episode. Not because they don’t have time—but because their attention span has already been hijacked. Tune in, for help tuning out, social media. EXPLORE OUR SPONSORS - Get started with safe medication to help you drink less | visit Oar Health - Build Your Routine with Momentous Supplements , code "STRENGTH" for 20% off SOBER STRENGTH RESOURCES - Visit the Sober Strength Website - Sign up for our Sober Strength Newsletter. CONNECT WITH US! - Follow Sober Strength on Instagram - Follow Sober Strength on YouTube - Follow the show on Apple Podcasts - Follow the show on Spotify **** In an age of unprecedented stress and excess, Running Free is a show to help you learn to live life more fit, and more free. Hosted by USMC veteran, certified health coach, and non-profit healthcare leader Jesse Carrajat. Tune in weekly for fascinating guests, science-backed insights, and motivating stories to help you build your best life yet. #BreakFree