Social media monsters are the cues and rewards that make social media so addicting, and dangerous to mental health! Part 2 focuses about how you can handle your social media monsters through the power of moderation.  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

An astounding 81% of Americans today are smartphone users, and 79% of them are active on social media platforms. Even comparing 30 years ago to today, we can observe how much smartphones and social media have consumed and transformed our society. Positive: increased connectivity and negative: higher potential risk for mental health problems. These negative risks are social media monsters... Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

Story about a 19-year old university student who overdosed on soy sauce and faced life-threatening conditions all because of a dare. The power that peer pressure holds on us, and how we can work to exert positive peer pressure instead.  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

Sudoku - the greatest worldwide puzzle sensation since the Rubik's cube - was the trigger for one man's clonic seizures. The patient was skiing when he got caught in an avalanche and suffered 15 minutes of oxygen deprivation. Brain damage was certain, but why sudoku seizures? Find out more in today's episode!  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

Before, mental health disorders were thought to be caused by individual factors. However, scientists have long realized that these conditions tend to run in families, suggesting a possible genetic correlation. Neva explores the genetic variations that serve as a link between five mental disorders: autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia. CACNA1C and CTCF, what do these genes have to do with mental disorder? Listen to the episode to learn more!  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

The origins of Chai Tea, plus five scientifically proven heath benefits including lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, anti-nausea properties and more! Time "tea" get our Chai on!  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are here! Athletes have trained their whole lives to make it to the Olympic Games. Today on the show I share some of their stories of endurance. #simonebiles #michaelphelps #lydiajacoby #aliphinetuliamuk #kevinmcdowell Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

It's a fact that EVERY single human being on this planet has their own unique set of strengths. Neva talks with special guest Michael Beavers - a leadership and life coach, and CEO of a strengths-based organization - about how you can better use those strengths as your own "superpowers" and more.  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

Anorexia is a condition that has been heightened by Society's pressures and social media. We live in an increasingly "Anti-Obese" world that internalizes the fear of being called "obese" in some. Social media posts of what we are "supposed" to look like place unrealistic standards in our minds. But what was our downfall can be our solution. Find out more by listening to the episode.  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise

White noise can optimize your focus and learning abilities! Studies also show that white noise helps people sleep... I can't help but wonder what benefits a white noise power nap could reap? Finally, while some kinds of noises (like the distracting sound of your co-worker sipping coffee) are good to drown out, Steve Jobs reminds us to never let the noise of other people's opinions drown out your inner voice.  Subscribe to Alphabet Soup Podcast on Soundwise