Podcasts about dear internet

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a turkey abomination, how scary female ghosts are, and seeing things through your situationship's eyes!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rage bait pulls your strings and your nervous system pays the price. Social media algorithms thrive on making you angry, fearful, and activated because those emotions keep you scrolling longer, but most people can't spot when they're being manipulated. The internet runs on manufactured outrage that tricks your brain into thinking extreme opinions are everywhere when they're actually held by tiny fractions of people. Your caveman survival instincts make you hyper-focus on threats and problems instead of solutions, which is exactly what content creators exploit for engagement. Dead internet theory reveals most online traffic isn't even human anymore, it's bot farms flooding comments to sway opinions and create artificial division. Learning your personal "tells" when rage bait hooks you, like forming an angry response or that frustrated sigh, gives you the pause needed to respond from wisdom instead of activated emotions. Time boxing your apps, curating ruthlessly by blocking anything that activates you, and the 48-hour rule help protect your nervous system from being puppet-mastered by algorithms designed to keep you in fight-or-flight mode. Resources: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1: EmotionalBadass.com/coaching THE BI-WEEKLY WELLNESS NEWSLETTER EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter SUPPORT US ON PATREON Patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course EmotionalBadass.com/peace 00:00 How social media algorithms manipulate your emotions 00:55 What is rage bait and why it works 03:15 Why content creators use fear-based engagement tactics 06:40 How to recognize when you're being rage baited 09:55 The psychology behind doom scrolling and hypervigilance 12:10 Why being informed online actually manipulates you 17:00 How fear makes you seek more fearful content 18:40 Stoic perspective on staying informed versus powerless 20:50 Why information addiction feels like a drug hit 22:50 The parasocial outrage cycle explained for HSPs 25:10 How extreme opinions appear more popular online 27:45 Dead internet theory and bot farm manipulation 30:35 Recognizing bot farms in your own content 32:20 How to protect your nervous system online 34:20 Time boxing apps to maintain digital boundaries 35:20 Curating ruthlessly by blocking rage inducing content 36:45 The 48 hour rule for manufactured outrage 38:20 Physical boundaries to stop mindless phone checking 40:30 Replacing scrolling with healthier activities instead 41:35 Dear Internet relationship advice loyalty test drama 47:35 George Orwell's 1984 book recommendation 51:05 Finding beauty in your plan B life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about Halloween with your small and cute girlfriend, ham shame, and feeling uneasy around your Swedish hostess!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about high maintenance bathroom expectations, a wedding photoshoot, and getting creeped out by the Joker!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about wearing underwear in the bathroom, backyard donkeys and/or mules, and trying to control how your wife drinks water!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet Episode 223: Prank CourtDear Internet,This week, we're talking about roller coaster etiquette, the intimate act of zipping up a hoodie, and the mystery of the missing dress!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a Labubu liar, being husband of the year, and proving your commitment…..permanently! Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about treating your uncles like adults, the psychology of a demon, and your girlfriend's gorgeous mom!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about telling your brother to FUCK OFF when he asks for pretzels, defeating an entity, and staying faithful….beyond the grave!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about an exploding Little Free Library, a bird beefing with your homie, and letting your aunt eat dog food!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian shares a letter to the internet about Grace. Please support Revolution this week, if you are able, and love each other.revolutionchurch.cominstagram.com/revolutionchurch94x.com/Revolution_1994www.youtube.com/@RevolutionBroadcastinghttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FXFBB8PSWEEC&source=url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about weddings!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about ruining the tone of a horror film, highly intelligent sasquatches, and what to do when your husband gets seduced into a throuple at the motorcycle track! Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about raw meat energy, the inner child of suave, older men, and a marriage ruined by plants and landscape!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a $900 ferret, sharing an experience with other people on Reddit, and the neighborhood onion thief!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about drinking and painting a fence with your bros, cowboy and horse beef, and giving nails to children!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about ratting out your friend at the Minecraft movie, being able to share ANYTHING with your partner, and the 1% of the canine world!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about dealing with a Scoundrel and Thief, fighting over dinosaurs, and a name that builds character!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about making the seals jealous, meeting a vampire in Springfield, MA, and a surprise singing chef!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about cooking illegal meat, how STUPID dancing is, and whether Mr. Beast…..is the Antichrist!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about hundreds of packages of fake money, farting etiquette, and a disrespectful worship band name!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a little piggy boyfriend, getting rid of a succubus, and a hidden fox!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about cat mommies, kitty girls, and treating your cat like a brother!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about stepmom's Christmas tree graveyard, the tragic state of Simpsons subreddits, and a romantic Christmas gift!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, sharing toothbrushes, a ghost killing someone directly, and a Christmas-movie-ass family scenario!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about bringing a pie to Thanksgiving, the protective power of cats, and Christmas conflict with your mother in law!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a girlfriend's new eyebrows, being married to your best friend, and tingling in threatful situations!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about berries that make your mouth feel weird, bad dreams about your dead aunt, and pasta innovations!!Edit: Sorry this is late, we had some issues with syncing Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a plague of brown recluses, how good it is to be a ghost, and getting naked on your birthday!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about apple peel drama, doing something kinda fucked up, and the creepy old neighborhood snake guy! Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about breaking out of slug jail, a yassified Father's Day card, and, straight up, the beginning of a horror movie!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about shaming your neighbor, supporting your boyfriend, and crushing your wife's dreams!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a boyfriend that makes you say “Good Grief,” an arrow as skinny as a toothpick, and horse hygiene!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about returning a birthday gift, getting slapped by a ghost, and delicious Florida cuisine!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about taking only 2 plums, the siren call of clam strips, and a pink boyfriend leash!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about getting brainwashed by the pledge of allegiance, an awesome name for a girl, and being forced to watch the Watchman!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a weird-sounding bird, burping and wheezing like a motherfucker, and the life of a catboy!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about asking a crying woman to leave a bathroom stall, a haunted puppet, and jorts.Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about licking the sauce, trying to get possessed, cool (?) motorcycle guys! Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about preventing a princess moment, the eyes of 100 emo men, and spontaneous combustion!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about carrying treats in your pocket, going on a walk in your neighborhood, and a stupid hotdog!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a first kiss faux pas, a beetle who's COMPLETELY out of line, and getting smacked in bed!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about providing condiments for your guests, a girlfriend's serious condition, and baby names!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about a mushroom print, what shadow people truly are, and walking in on your brother in the bathroom!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about alternate lyrics, boosting your cat's intelligence, and drinking ice!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about keeping your private room private, panty-dropper candles, and a strange wisp of smoke!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about keeping your private room private, panty-dropper candles, and a strange wisp of smoke!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet,This week, we're talking about shorts that wives HATE, 93 eggs, and a girlfriend with A LOT of fluids!Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Internet, This week, we're talking about a family coat of arms, a haunted toothbrush, and wearing a trenchcoat in the pub!Our coat of arms:Edited by Stephen Garcia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Meredith against the world in this bonus episode as she attempts to prove why a viral list of places women will supposedly never go on a first date is wrong, and why The Cheesecake Factory – that's right, The Cheesecake Factory – is a totally acceptable date spot. To pull this off, she takes her producer, Jesse, to one of her most beloved spots for a platonic work-date. They discuss everything from Meredith's devotion to the chain restaurant, to the horoscopian powers of The Cheesecake Factory's menu, to Shaquille O'Neal and Barbie. All classic first-date stuff. Email us at loveletters@boston.com.