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Dedicated to helping solve the mental health crisis in America, Dr. Scott Anderson has extensive education and training in the areas of psychology, education, substance abuse and mental health, including a PhD in psychology (2001), Master's in Rehabilitation and Mental health…
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Social Media Is Ruining Relationships & Mental Health — Here’s the Fix (opens the original)
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Is social media good for your relationship? Dr. Scott Anderson’s answer is blunt: No. It’s horrible. In this episode he explains why constant likes, DMs, and attention create jealousy, temptation, and low self-worth — and how living in the “matrix” of screens pulls you out of real life. You’ll learn: • Why social media damages relationships and self-esteem • The real withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit • How to transition out of screen addiction without replacing one habit with another • Th
Cell Phone Addiction Is Destroying Kids’ Brains (And Most Adults Don’t Realize It) (opens the original)
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Cell phone addiction isn’t just about the phone — it’s about screen time. Dr. Scott Anderson breaks down how constant scrolling, social media, and endless content overstimulate dopamine pathways until the response becomes automatic… and then the crash hits. In this episode he covers: • Why social media is a fake reality of edited avatars and unrealistic lives • How overstimulation depletes brain chemicals and leads to anxiety, depression, and attention problems • Shocking stats: kids averaging 8
Misery Loves Company: Why Fake Friends Want You to Fail (opens the original)
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Real friends support your growth. Fake ones get upset when you succeed — and try to pull you back. Dr. Scott Anderson breaks down the hard truth about the people in your life during recovery: • Why some “friends” only support you while you’re struggling • Misery loves company — and needs you dysfunctional • How to judge people by what they do, not what they say • The powerful “standing in shit” analogy for cleaning up your life • Why better people start showing up the moment you change If you’ve
Old Friends Will Try to Drag You Back: Why Lifestyle Change Is Non-Negotiable (opens the original)
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When you get sober, the hardest part isn’t the withdrawals — it’s the people. Dr. Scott Anderson explains why old friends, places, and things are the #1 obstacle to lasting recovery… and why most of those “friends” were never real friends to begin with. In this episode he covers: • Why excess of any kind (alcohol, weed, pills, gambling, social media) creates dysfunction • How toxic people disappear the moment you stop providing what they want • The difference between real friends and “drug frien
3 Types of Alcoholics Most People Don’t Know About (And Why 80% Relapse) (opens the original)
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Most people think alcoholism looks like the stereotypical daily drinker. Dr. Scott Anderson reveals there are actually three types — and the most common ones are the ones nobody talks about. In this episode he breaks down: • Stereotypical daily drinkers (only ~10%) • Binge drinkers (~50%) — the highest risk for injury and death • Functional alcoholics (~40%) — the silent majority who still show up to work • Why old people, places, and things destroy early recovery • The permanent loss of the bra
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