If social media leaves you feeling drained, behind, or quietly anxious—but you can’t quite imagine life without it—this episode is for you
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Allie Marie Smith, author of “Social Media Reset” gently pulls back the curtain on why social media affects us the way it does—and why you’re not weak or broken for struggling with it. She shares personal stories, eye-opening insights, and practical wisdom about how these platforms are designed to hook our attention, distort our joy, and disconnect us from real life—especially for teens and young women.
But this isn’t a shame-filled lecture or a “just delete the apps” pep talk. It’s an invitation. An invitation to breathe again. To make peace with your phone. To stop feeling like your worth rises and falls with a screen. Allie walks you through how to recognize unhealthy patterns, experiment with a digital detox, and set loving boundaries that actually bring relief—not fear.
You’ll leave feeling understood, empowered, and hopeful, with simple steps to reclaim your time, your presence, and your joy. If you’re craving a healthier, happier relationship with social media—and with yourself—this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a hand reaching out, saying, You’re not alone, and change is possible.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Social Media Addiction
01:53 Assessing Your Relationship with Social Media
05:32 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
10:18 Breaking Free from Social Media Addiction
17:06 Identifying Triggers and Setting Boundaries
22:38 The Process of Overcoming Addiction
28:08 Practical Strategies for Healthy Social Media Use
Important Links
Get the Social Media Reset Course
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Get Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy
The 3-Day Social Media Reset on the Bible App
Get Allie’s book, “Wonderfully Made.”
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