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Topic 5: The Reality Bubble…Who is Controlling Your Feed?

Ever feel like your social media feed knows exactly what you’re thinking? It’s not magic—it’s math. In this episode of Breaking Formation, we dive deep into the invisible algorithms that curate your digital life and create what we call “reality…

Topic 4: The Fear of Being Canceled

Have you ever typed out a comment online, only to delete it out of fear of saying the wrong thing? In a world of online shaming and instant judgment, the fear of being “canceled” is real, especially for young adults.

Topic 3: My Life as A Hashtag

From the moment a child is born, their life is often documented and shared online. But what happens when that digital footprint starts to shape their reality? In this eye-opening episode of Breaking Formation, hosts Merryl Tengesdal, Col, USAF (ret.),…

Topic 2: Shatter the Sky

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a 30-year-old dream to life? In this special episode of Breaking Formation, the tables are turned as co-host Shea Phinney, MFT, interviews Merryl Tengesdal, Col, USAF (ret.), about her incredible journey creating the…

Topic 1: The Profile and The Person

In a world of filters and carefully crafted captions, who are you really? Welcome to “The Profile and The Person,” an episode that dives deep into the growing divide between our digital selves and our authentic selves.