Why We Keep Scrolling Even When It Makes Us Miserable

The average adult spends over two hours a day—or 37 full days a year—scrolling social media . Over 200 million people suffer from clinical-level social media addiction , and two out of three adults agree that excessive use fuels anxiety and depression . Yet, even those of us who run social media companies for a living find ourselves opening apps out of pure reflex .

In this episode, Craig Eubanks breaks down the psychological traps behind the infinite scroll, how constant notifications drain your cognitive power even when your phone is face down , and why you don't need to delete your accounts to reclaim your mental clarity . Tune in to discover practical ways to shift from being used by social media to using it intentionally as a tool .