This Feels Bad, Because It Is Bad: When the Internet Is Too Much

<p>Are we all just… not okay?</p><p>In this episode, Jenny and Greg Swan unpack the emotional and digital overwhelm of the past few weeks — from political violence and algorithmic trauma to school shootings and the unbearable pressure to post through it all.</p><p>They dig into the cultural churn, social media&#39;s emotional toll, and the growing desire to simply log off. This isn’t a hot take. It’s a human one.</p><p>Along the way, they talk about:</p><ul><li><p>🌀 When the algorithm trains <em>you</em>, not the other way around</p></li><li><p>📱 Why muting, unfollowing, or pausing your feed is not failure — it’s survival</p></li><li><p>🧒 How to talk to your kids about scary things without transferring your own panic</p></li><li><p>🧠 The mental load of being <em>extremely online</em> right now</p></li><li><p>🤖 Why “everyone’s yelling” energy is contagious — and how to break the cycle</p></li><li><p>🛑 What <em>not</em> to post, even when you’re mad</p></li><li><p>🧍‍♀️ The power of asking real people real questions — instead of subtweeting them</p></li><li><p>⚠️ Gentle reminder: You don’t have to become the dumpster fire you see online</p></li></ul><p>This episode is for anyone feeling off, overwhelmed, or overexposed. The internet is a tool . Not a place you have to live. Take care of your brain. Then come back when you&#39;re ready.</p>