# The Social Media Outrage Economy: Why Doom Scrolling Hooks Us w/ Dr. Pamela Rutledge

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Podcast: [The Caregivers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast-7504542)
Published: 2026-04-17T20:38:28+00:00
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## Resource

This week on The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark sits down with media psychologist Dr. Pamela Rutledge to discuss the "unseen guest" in every caregiving environment: the social media feed. Caregiving already demands immense emotional steadiness, but how do we maintain that clarity when our phones are designed to keep us in a state of hyper-vigilance? We explore the psychological impact of the attention economy, why "doom scrolling" is a double-whammy for caregivers, and how to reclaim your agency in an environment designed to keep you activated. About Our Guest: Dr. Pamela Rutledge (PhD, MBA) is a leading media psychologist who focuses on the intersection of human behavior and digital technology. She helps individuals navigate the complexities of social media, focusing on how we can use these tools to enhance, rather than diminish, our well-being. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Support Our Guest: ▶️ www.pamelarutledge.com ▶️ https://drpam.substack.com All Things CGP: ▶️ https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fLSHPA7ZHbOpvrmcbfcd5?si=2a71d7c4e2e9427c 🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast/id1842203665

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