Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian A Primack

On today's podcast, Dr. Bray answers a listener's question on loneliness. Tune in to learn about the neuroscience and psychology of loneliness, what happens in the brain, and specific action steps you can take to combat loneliness. In a world where loneliness is increasing exponentially, it is important to understand this issue and notice the signs and warning markers of isolation. If you want to learn more, see below for specific research into the topics Dr. Bray discussed on this episode. “Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal observational studies” by Nicole K Valtorta et al. Heart “Loneliness matters: a theoretical and empirical review of consequences and mechanisms. Annals of Behavioral Medicine” by Louise C. Hawkley et al. Annals of Behavioral Medicine “The growing problem of loneliness” by Cacioppo & Cacioppo. The Lancet “Brain structure links loneliness to social perception” by Ryota Kanai et al. Current Biology “The association between social relationships and depression: a systematic review” by Ziggi Ivan Santini et al. Journal of Affective Disorders “The neuroendocrinology of social isolation” by John Cacioppo et al. Annual Review of Psychology “Social media use and perceived social isolation among young adults in the US” by Brian A. Primack et al. American Journal of Preventative Medicine “A meta-analysis of interventions to reduce loneliness” by Christopher M. Masi et al. Personality and Social Psychology Review “Mindfulness training reduces loneliness and increases social contact in a randomized controlled trial” by Emily K. Lindsay et al. PNAS  QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Loneliness can creep in no matter how connected we may appear or seem to be.” “The key to perception is understanding.” “Social media never replaces personal connection.”

  AG1 – Get a Free Year's Supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Do you have a dream you keep chipping away at, yet never really go for? Or perhaps one that you never start? Consider the first segment of this show your pep talk. I picked out a key chapter from my book, How Much Joy Can You Stand? How to Push Past Your Fears and Create Your Dreams. May it inspire you to higher heights… We await them! I had a fascinating conversation with social media impact expert, Dr. Brian Primack. Scary fact: we now spend an average of 147 minutes on social media every day—up from 2021. Dr. Primack conducted the essential studies that drive what we know today about the impact of ingesting such massive amounts. And those negatives include poor self-image, depression and…yes… anxiety. But Dr. Primack believes there is a conscious, healthy way to navigate social media, which is what this segment is all about. Important stuff! Among other things, I learned: Why social media is such a ‘double edged sword' What FOMO is and what it drives Can social media truly be used to self-soothe? The impact of social media on the subconscious Do the positives balance the negatives? What is negativity bias and why it matters His approach to using social media in a healthy way Should you set up notifications on your social media?   RESOURCES AG1 – Get a Free Year's Supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Suzanne's blog, Why You Should Dare to Be Heard Suzanne's book, How Much Joy Can You Stand? Dr. Brian Primack's book: You Are What You Click; How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience Alexa's Road to Recovery OUR GUEST After exploring possible careers as a cryptographer, actor, and psychotherapist, Brian A. Primack settled on becoming a physician, researcher, and administrator. He is currently the incoming Dean of the College of Public Health and Health Sciences at Oregon State University, where he leads over 2000 undergraduate and graduate students and 200 faculty and staff members. Before this he was Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas and the Dean of the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. His primary research area involves the effect of media and technology on health—both positive and negative. He has over 250 publications, and his findings have been reported in news sources such as NPR, the New York Times, Cosmopolitan Magazine, US News and World Report, the BBC, and many more. He is the recent recipient of multiple regional, national, and international awards for research, teaching, and overall achievement. After graduating Yale University magna cum laude in 1991 with degrees in English and Mathematics, Dr. Primack spent 4 years teaching adolescents and studying human development for his master's degree, which he received from Harvard University. He subsequently graduated first in his class and summa cum laude from Emory Medical School and trained in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh.  

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode169/   Description Social media is an incredible tool… if we use it the right way. In his book, You Are What You Click, internationally acclaimed behavioral scientist and social media expert Brian Primack writes that we do not need to swear off social media, delete all our online accounts, or give up our phones to live healthier, happier lives. Instead, he empowers us to take back control with a simple approach: being more selective, positive, and creative with our lives online. The key is creating intentional and healthy social media habits, and personalizing our tech diet so we can enjoy a fruitful, balanced relationship with social media.   Guest Bio Dr. Brian Primack is an award-winning expert who developed a multimillion-dollar research program focused on how media and technology influence health. He holds a BA from Yale, a master's in education from Harvard, an MD from Emory, and a PhD in behavioral science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Primack is now dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, where he also serves as a professor of public health and medicine. His work has been highlighted by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, the Atlantic, Today, CBS News, the Washington Post, the BBC, NPR's All Things Considered and Here and Now, the Huffington Post, and many more.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode   Guest's book: You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Click-Experience/dp/1797203649   The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/    

"Confidence and humility are strongly related, but one arises when we focus on self, and the other arises when we focus on others. However, each attribute can become unhealthy when it becomes too extreme, or when we lose the perspective of the other attribute. In the case of confidence, we focus on our worth as a remarkable human being—the fact that we have tremendous potential and deserve compassion and opportunity. But when we lose the perspective of the importance of others, confidence can veer into arrogance—the belief that our needs and value are somehow more important than everyone else's. In the case of humility, we recognize that we are just one person within a much bigger world and that all people have value and importance. But the risk here is that, if we lose the perspective of our own value and worth, healthy humility can devolve into self-loathing. What does all this philosophizing have to do with social media?" Brian A. Primack is a physician and author of You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience. He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "How to balance confidence and humility online."

Dr. Brian A. Primack: You are what you click... with TRE´s Ger Sweeney

Dr. Brian A. Primack, author of "You are what you click: How being selective, positive, and creative can transform your social media experience." Dr. Primack suggests in this book that just as we need to be mindful of what we eat, we must be similarly mindful of our utilization of social media by constructing a 'technology diet.'

Brian A. Primack has done a lot of things from giving a TED talk to treating patients as a physician for 2 decades to doing research on social media and its effects on our mental health to now leading the University of Arkansas's College of Education and Health Professions. His work has been published in every major news and media outlets including The New York Times, The Times of India, MSNBC, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, Daily Mail, and more. However, for the first time, he sat down to talk about his life journey and the decisions that led him to where he is today. Tune in to hear about it all. This episode is truly about a man you know, but a story you don't!

On Saturday, I shut off my cell phone. I had a stressful weekend and I decided to shut off my phone and spend the entire day without it. I learned some real interesting lessons. First, I went to the gym. I was able to better focus on my breathing. Next, I went on a long nature walk. I was able to be more present in the moment and I was able to enjoy the trees and the birds and the place around me. Next I went to whole foods and enjoyed a nice lunch. When you don't have your phone you observe the world around you much more. I noticed that everyone is on their phones. Everyone is eating alone and looking at their phones. This got me a little sad because if there is one thing in the world that should bring people together, it should be food. Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Article Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/ 3 in 4 america teens have an iPhone. It's making them more lonely. 56% of highschool seniors in 2015 went on dates in contrast to 85% of boomers and gen x's. The user of illicit drugs has fallen to their lowers points in 40 years. I would rather them be on drugs. Research Links Heavy Facebook And Social Media Usage To Depression Article Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2016/04/30/study-links-heavy-facebook-and-social-media-usage-to-depression/#34f10bb34b53 Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recently conducted a study about the effects of social media habits on the moods of users. Study was conducted by Brian A. Primack, M.D., Ph.D. To sumarize the study, Primack did a poll of 1,787 adults in the U.S. between the ages of 19 and 32. Young adults that frequented social media were 2.7 times more likely to suffer from depression. Why would heavy social media usage cause depression? The exposure to “highly idealized representations of peers on social media elicits feelings of envy and the distorted belief that others lead happier, more successful lives,” says the study. Thank you for listening. If you have an idea for a podcast, please contact me. I love meeting new people. Fill out this contact form and I'll be in touch right away.