In this episode, Dr. Jo shares her personal struggle with social media comparison when she started her coaching business five years ago and how she overcame the constant feeling of professional inadequacy. She explains the neuroscience behind why social comparison activates our threat-detection systems and becomes a significant burnout trigger for healthcare professionals who are already operating with heightened stress responses. Dr. Jo introduces the "Authenticity Audit" - a practical weekly practice to curate your social media feeds by unfollowing accounts that trigger comparison and following those that inspire and educate instead. The episode emphasizes how understanding the connection between comparison and burnout helps us recognize that feeling triggered by social media isn't a personal weakness, but a predictable physiological response we can learn to manage.
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