Your Brain’s Blind Spots: How to Think Critically in the Disinformation Age with Dr. Brie Kara

We are living in the Disinformation Age — a time unlike any other in history. Never before have we been bombarded with so much information, yet so little clarity. Our feeds are flooded with misleading headlines, personal opinions disguised as facts, and viral narratives designed to manipulate us. Even the sharpest minds can fall for misinformation—so how do we learn to see through the noise? In this episode of The Scenic Route, I sit down with Dr. Brie Kara, a psychologist specializing in dis...

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You’ve outgrown perfection, but not your desire to grow.This is the place where high-functioners, deep feelers, and quiet rebels come home to themselves.We explore:Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)Social change (that starts from within)System critiques (with actionable solutions)Inner wisdom (over external validation)Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.If you’re questioning everything – or just trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world – this space is for you. We make room for your inner critic and collective action. Because personal healing and social change go hand in hand (with a side of potty humour).New episodes drop every Tuesday.The longest way round is the shortest way home – and that's exactly why we're taking the Scenic Route.Ready to walk the scenic route?The view here is *chef's kiss.*