This bonus episode of Broken Traditions addresses a tragic case involving Rene Nicole Good and the growing concern around how social media, doomscrolling, and rage-driven algorithms impact our mental health.

As tragic stories go viral, many people feel emotionally overwhelmed, angry, or numb—but few stop to ask what constant exposure to trauma is doing to the brain. This episode breaks down how negativity bias, algorithmic amplification, and rage-based content keep people locked into cycles of stress, anxiety, and emotional burnout.

This is not about ignoring tragedy.
It’s about understanding why consuming traumatic content online can be psychologically dangerous, and how to protect your mind without becoming disconnected or desensitized.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why tragic stories spread faster online

How social media platforms monetize outrage and fear

The role of doomscrolling in emotional exhaustion

What constant exposure to violence does to the nervous system

How to stay informed without sacrificing mental well-being

If you’ve felt emotionally drained, angry, or overwhelmed by what you see online—this conversation is for you.