In this conversation, we sit down with Sarah Mullis, an Adlerian counselor based in Wales, to explore why community feeling/social interest (Gemeinschaftsgefühl) is essential in the digital age. We discuss why social media’s basic architecture is fundamentally incapable of creating real belonging or mutual respect on its own — and what it actually takes to bring Social Interest into online spaces.

Sarah shares Adlerian insights on connection, courage, discouragement, and how we can show up differently to foster healthier digital communities. Whether you're a mental health professional, a creator, or simply someone navigating social media, this interview offers a grounded, hopeful perspective on how Adlerian psychology can reshape the way we relate online.

Topics include:

Why social media doesn’t naturally build community feeling Adler’s concept of Social Interest applied to digital life

How discouragement shows up online

The courage to connect

Practical ways to create healthier online spaces

About Sarah Mullis: Sarah is an Adlerian counselor in Wales and an advocate for bringing relational depth and real community values into modern digital platforms.

Follow her on Instagram @that_adlerian_therapist and on Substack at https://substack.com/@thatadleriantherapist

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