In Episode 3 of "Voice Notes Suck," Jay and Dave embark on a journey through the complexities of mental health in the digital age. As they explore the profound influence of different platforms on our mental well-being, the hosts delve into a diverse range of topics that touch upon both the challenges and opportunities inherent in our online interactions. Beginning with a discussion on the risks associated with online forums, Jay and Dave encourage listeners to introspectively examine their own avoidance behaviours and embrace creativity as a means of expression. They explore various ways to communicate non-verbally and draw inspiration from unexpected sources, such as the film "Kung Fu Panda." Throughout the episode, the hosts delve into the importance of expressing uncomfortable emotions like anger and the necessity of carving out alone time to reconnect with one's emotions. They emphasise the distinction between creativity and artistic expression and advocate for the creation of trust circles where individuals can share without fear of judgement. Jay and Dave highlight the challenges posed by open public forums and the importance of disconnecting from the digital community to safeguard mental health. They offer practical strategies for managing expectations and navigating feedback, emphasising the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. Episode 3 serves as a poignant exploration of mental health in the digital age, offering valuable insights and actionable strategies for fostering well-being in an interconnected world. They mention one of Jay's previous bands 'SAY' in this episode. You can listen to them here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/026t8PzlwTBZpkOOaDtm9m --- Links --- Voice Notes Suck X -⁠ ⁠https://x.com/VoiceNotesSuck⁠⁠ Audible -⁠ ⁠https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/0bd6586a-02a8-446d-9326-87bfd3234192/voice-notes-suck⁠⁠ Spotify -⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0dMVhGCFxwnFkXH0c0gi5R⁠⁠ YouTube -⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@voicenotessuck --- Jay Instagram - ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/jaystansfield⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://jaystansfield.com⁠⁠⁠ The Squibbles - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesquibbles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ALL HAIL HYENA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://allhailhyena.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Dave Twitter - ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://x.com/davc_s⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Blog - ⁠⁠⁠https://paragraph.xyz/@davc_s⁠⁠⁠ Polygon Alliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.polygonalliance.com/⁠⁠⁠