Millennial Musings & The Rise of the Social Celebrity
DECEMBER 27TH, 2023
EPISODE 22: Millennial Musings & The Rise of the Social Celebrity
Have you ever found yourself laughing at a meme that felt eerily reflective of your own life or contemplated how our endless scrolling through digital feeds impacts our mental health? In an era where the lines between online personas and real-life emotions blur, we delve into the fascinating and often untold stories behind social media fame.
In this episode, Dr. Scott sits down with TikTok sensation Rod Thill to delve into the fascinating and untold stories behind social media fame, where the lines between online personas and real-life emotions blur. As you'll discover, Rod isn't your average content creator; he is a bold storyteller who blends millennial pop culture, humor, and raw honesty to talk about mental health and the realities of corporate life.
From the intricate challenges of curating content for a diverse audience to forecasting the trends we hope to witness, we delve into Rod's experiences as a social media influencer. Tune in to reveal layers of fame, creativity, and the unspoken realities of navigating the digital limelight with Rod Thill.
Topics We Break Down:
The essential act of setting boundaries for our well-being.
Tackling social discourse as a content creator.
Protecting your peace through self-prioritization
Navigating the public’s expectations as an influencer
How millennials are navigating the challenges of being the lost generation.
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Special Guest
ROD THILL
Rod, also known as Just Me Rod is known for his relatable and entertaining content on millennial anxiety in corporate America. He was born in Illinois and currently lives in Chicago. After dealing with bullying throughout high school, Rod learned to start embracing his quirks and leaned into his anxiety, and he is now using it to create inspirational and relatable content that resonates with others. We all connect with Rod, which is why he has become one of everyone's favorite personalities and creators.
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.