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Doomscrolling: The Mental and Physical Response and How To Break The Habit with Dr. Alison Holman

What happens to our minds and bodies when we can’t stop scrolling? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Alison Holman, Professor of Nursing and Psychological Science at UC Irvine, to explore the hidden costs of doomscrolling and constant exposure to distressing media. Dr. Holman’s groundbreaking research reveals how the images we see online, especially violent or graphic ones, can trigger the same stress responses as living through trauma. From 9/11 to the pandemic to the wars and political divisions of today, she’s studied how repeated exposure to collective crises can lead to anxiety, depression, and even cardiovascular problems. Together, they talk about what’s really happening in our brains when we scroll, why it’s so hard to stop, and how to protect our mental and physical health in a world of endless headlines. Dr. Holman shares practical ways to reset your nervous system, including mindful body scans, breathing techniques, limiting alerts, and setting intentional “media doses.” This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the constant news cycle. It’s a reminder that staying informed doesn’t have to mean staying anxious, and that compassion, connection, and awareness are key to taking back control of your attention. Website: https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile/?... YouTube:    / @alitaguillen   Instagram:   / alitakguillen   Instagram:   / 10secondstoair   LinkedIn:   / alitaguillen   Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/ Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ 📍 YouTube Chapters 00:00 – The Hidden Toll of Doomscrolling 01:15 – Meet Dr. Alison Holman: Researcher on Trauma and Media 03:00 – What Really Happens When We Scroll Too Much 05:12 – Defining Doomscrolling and How Algorithms Pull Us In 07:43 – Emotional Triggers and the Stress Response 09:14 – When Images Become Traumatic 11:26 – Why Graphic Content Can Harm Our Health 14:43 – Seeing vs. Overexposure: Finding the Balance 16:50 – From 9/11 to COVID: How Media Impacts Long-Term Health 19:14 – Are Young People Turning Away from Social Media? 21:05 – The Link Between Stress, Media, and Heart Disease 25:30 – Compounding and Cascading Collective Trauma 28:41 – Studying Stress Across a Nation 31:52 – Can Reducing Exposure Heal the Mind and Body? 33:23 – How to Reclaim Your Attention and Calm Your Nervous System 36:30 – Breaking the Alert Addiction: One Simple Step 39:57 – The Role of Reflection, Breathing, and Choice 42:39 – Why Social Media Isn’t the Place for News 46:36 – Compassion, Connection, and Coping Together 48:33 – What’s Next for Dr. Holman’s Research 49:22 – Closing Thoughts and Takeaways