What is Your Well-Being Dial Tuned Into?
From Static to Clarity: Protecting Your Energy in a Content-Heavy Society What Are You Feeding Your Soul? In today's fast-paced world, the content we consume—whether through media, music, or conversations—plays a crucial role in shaping our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. As discussed in the podcast episode, it is essential to be mindful of what we engage with, as it can profoundly affect our overall health. The episode emphasizes that, much like tuning an old radio to find a clear signal, we must consciously choose the frequencies we tune into in our daily lives. This includes the information we absorb from social media, television, and even the conversations we have. Host Michelle Renee highlights that much of the content available today resembles static—overwhelming and often negative. With the overwhelming amount of information available through social media, television, and conversations, Michelle emphasizes the need to be mindful of the "static" that can negatively impact our mental health and overall well-being. Drawing an analogy to old-fashioned radios, she encourages listeners to consider how their choices affect their nervous system, mindset, and levels of anxiety. As she shares her reflections while listening to Fleetwood Mac, Michelle invites you to evaluate what you are digesting and how it feeds your soul, mind, and body. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on cultivating a positive environment for yourself. Talking Points: 00:00:12 - The Importance of Tuning In 00:00:23 - Impact of Media on Mental Health 00:01:05 - Tuning into Static and Its Effects 00:01:50 - Choosing What to Digest 00:02:22 - Feeding Your Soul Positively 00:03:21 - Trauma and Media Consumption 00:04:27 - Protecting Your Energy 00:04:49 - Recognizing Negative Impact 00:06:24 - Effects of Watching Violent Content 00:06:57 - Personal Triggers and Media Consumption 00:07:39 - Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Boxing Match 00:09:05 - Obsession with Violent Entertainment 00:09:59 - Political and Social Media Consumption 00:10:20 - Balancing Information Intake 00:11:23 - Poisonous Nature of Overconsumption 00:12:06 - Avoiding Rabbit Holes 00:13:32 - Consuming vs. Being Consumed 00:14:15 - Choosing Positive Content 00:16:04 - Desensitization to Violence 00:17:07 - Encouragement to Take Inventory 00:18:04 - Finding Positive Frequencies 00:19:07 - Healing and Positive Growth 00:22:01 - Unplugging and Changing the Dial 00:24:08 - Positive Alternatives to Negative Media Quotes: "Whatever it is that you're tuned into, it is going to seep in." "By the end of episode one, I literally felt like I just had gotten blasted with shrapnel or something." "For me, violence and violent content in general is very much a negative for me." "You will literally begin to feel the joy, like leaving your body and exiting your life." "You cannot have all of this negative information and all of this violence and be feeding yourself all of this stuff and simultaneously be growing in a beautiful, healing, positive way." "What are you going to fill that time and that space with that isn't negative, that isn't drama, yelling, fighting, anger, violence?" Stay Connected: Don't miss out on more inspiring conversations and stories on the Soul Wide Open podcast. Subscribe now and join us on this journey of healing, growth, and living with your soul wide open. Connect with Michelle: Website: https://michelle-renee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_michellerenee_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichellerenee Useful Resources: Order Nine Days on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4acIkt1 Soul Wide Open Podcast On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49lrveA Join the Soul Wide Open Healing Community: www.facebook.com/groups/soulwideopen Watch the CBS/Paramount Plus Special on Michelle & Breea's Story: https://cbsn.w
