Why we're addicted to dopamine - Liz Beecroft-Ridgway, Psychotherapist & Founder of MENTL.SESH

Are we addicted to dopamine? In this episode of Unmatched, Oana sits down with Liz Beecroft-Ridgway, a psychotherapist, certified clinical sports social worker, and founder of Mental Sesh, to explore how social media's dopamine culture impacts our mental health, productivity, and relationships. + 00:00 - Introduction: Dopamine Culture and Mental Health 01:41 - What is Dopamine Culture? How Social Media Affects Us 03:10 - Is Social Media the “Digital Crack”? 05:46 - Building Boundaries: Detoxing from Social Media 07:04 - How Algorithms Target Our Insecurities 12:06 - Responsible Marketing and Its Impact on Mental Health 16:11 - Tools for Navigating Mental Health Challenges 20:04 - Long-Term Consequences of Dopamine Culture 24:23 - Athletes and the Pressure to Perform 30:20 - Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health in High-Performance Spaces 36:14 - Redefining Productivity: Input vs. Output 41:27 - Liz’s Personal Approach to Mental Health 44:38 - Closing Thoughts: Intentional Actions for a Healthier Digital Life + Follow Liz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbcroftlcsw/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizbcroft/ Discover how mentl.sesh can support your mental health: https://www.instagram.com/mentl.sesh/ Follow Oana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-leonte/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oanaoleonte/ Follow Unmtchd. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theunmtchd IG: https://www.instagram.com/theunmtchd/ Sponsors and strategic partners of Unmtchd.: Appinio - https://www.appinio.com/en/ Want to lead, not follow? Sign up for actionable insights from industry leaders: www.theunmtchd.com Sign up to our newsletter and join The Unmtchd. Collective!