Hooked on Validation: Social Media, Love Addiction, and Pandemic Trauma with Jodi White (The Velvet)

In this episode, psychotherapist, coach, and podcaster Jodi White joins Kelly to explore the parallels between love/validation addiction and our relationship with social media through the lens of Pia Melody's model. Jodi shares practical steps for listeners to gain awareness of their social media habits and the impact on their lives. They also dive deep into the collective trauma from the pandemic—how it's shaped our behaviors and why it’s not being talked about. A thought-provoking conversation on healing, awareness, and reconnecting with what truly matters.   Listen to Jodi's podcast: Journals of a Love Addict HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com GUEST: Jodi White // @jodiwhite_ // @journalsofaloveaddict See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.