Many of us feel a responsibility to stay informed and bear witness to what’s happening in the world. But what is that level of exposure actually doing to your nervous system? In this episode, Sarah explores how the rapid rise of technology, social media, and AI has outpaced our biological capacity to process information, leaving many of us overwhelmed and dysregulated. She explains why consuming large volumes of distressing content can lead to shutdown, and why more information is not the answer.
Sarah offers a grounded, science-backed perspective on how to engage with technology in a way that supports your well-being. From understanding secondary trauma to recognizing how dopamine-driven platforms impact your daily life, she shares practical ways to protect your energy, tend to your inner parts, and stay anchored in regulation. Listen in for a clear, compassionate guide to navigating the digital world without losing yourself in it.
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Quotes:
“You are not just digesting information with your eyes or with your mind. You are digesting information, and it is being metabolized through your nervous system.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:04:25]
“For many of us, we're finding ourselves in a time where we're overconsumed with trauma, and that leaves us in this chronic state of dysregulation.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:08:50]
“The highest form of activism that any of us can do is bringing regulation to our own nervous systems.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:13:35]
“The more regulated you are, the more you help the world.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:17:50]
“Tending your own parts is the most important thing [you] can do, because if you are in distress, you cannot help another person, because nervous systems affect other nervous systems.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:19:10]
“The more that we are able to tend to our nervous system and build a positive, safe, healthy relationship with technology, the more it can serve us.” — Sarah Baldwin [0:32:40]