On TMST we’ve been open about our conflicted relationship with technology and social media. And you’ve heard many of our guests recount their mixed feelings, as well.
Today’s guest takes all of that and turns it up to 11.
In 2018, Larissa May (who goes by Larz) spoke out about her struggle with depression on social media. The post and hashtag that emerged around it was called #HalfTheStory - and it sparked a global conversation about the relationship between technology and emotional wellbeing.
Having just turned 28, Larz holds a unique place in our culture. She’s a part of society that has had their adulthood defined by social media AND, she’s also just about as old as you can be and still be able to talk to Gen Z as something like a peer. She’s doing that through workshops, and creating screenless experiences, and nature immersions.
Today, Larissa is asking us to consider what we get out of being the guinea pigs in Mark Zuckerberg’s experiments in the metaverse.
Or getting us to become aware of how prevalent the drug trade is on the social platforms - and how they’re not doing a whole lot to crack down.
She’s is exactly the kind of person who we love to welcome to Tell Me Something True and we’re excited for you to meet her today.
Larissa’s site: https://www.livinlikelarz.com/
Larissa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/livinlikelarz/
#HalfThe Story: https://www.instagram.com/halfthestory/
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Episode link: https://www.tmstpod.com/episodes/63-larissa-may-and-our-journey-to-digital-wellness
Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1T8Wqk3beLx3f8BTaIAtXx
Here’s the transcript: https://tell-me-something-true.simplecast.com/episodes/larissa-may-and-our-journey-to-digital-wellness/transcript
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