Social Media Therapy

Hey there, it's Sarah Potter host of Social Media Therapy. I have some big news coming your way…I'm shutting down this podcast. But, don't you worry because this content isn't going away forever, it's just moving. Some of these episodes will be grandfathered into my new podcast, Dopamine Deficient. What does that mean? Firstly, dopamine is feel-good neurotransmitter. And for those of us who're dopamine deficient, it means our dopamine receptors are too few, or they might not be receiving the proper levels of dopamine. So, why am I getting rid of this podcast and starting a new one? Well, I initially started this podcast with a co-host and we were talking about social media and focused on validating social media manager emotions–that original messaging has changed A LOT. Since establishing Social Media Therapy my entire life has flipped upside down and changed a lot. In good ways and challenging ways. Through this change I've met and connected with so many people struggling with their own mental illness and dopamine deficiencies. One thing everyone seems to struggle with is understanding their mental health and how to live a life unmasked.  Living a happy life with a dopamine deficiency is challenging but not impossible. So on Dopamine Deficient you'll hear what mental illnesses and disorders are affected by dopamine deficiency, learn how to change the way we think about our own mental health, create an arsenal of tools to help you cope, and  break down the stigmas surrounding mental illness. Search for “Dopamine Deficient” on iTunes and Spotify now and subscribe today. Cheers to change and changing the world. 

My experience, as well as the four women interviewed throughout this episode, is personal and different from others. Personal bipolar experiences are not shared anywhere outside of private conversations–making bipolar a taboo topic and a sensitive one to discuss. In this bonus episode it's all about Moriah. Leave a five star review if this episode helped you and follow along on TikTok and Instagram (@sarahalpotter).  And, if you have some feedback find us at socialmediatherapypodcast@gmail.com .Follow Moriah at @moriahchacemoney on Instagram and Twitter.

Person with a period is a segment on social media therapy, a podcast centered on explaining how our minds work on social media and destigmatizing mental health. With the recent overturning a Roe vs Wade, the implications for people with a period are far-reaching. The purpose of this segment on the podcast are to share the stories of those who have sought out an abortion or had an abortion and continuing to destigmatize abortions.This segment on the podcast serves as a platform for others to share their abortion stories and to help further the goal of bringing back safe, affordable abortion care for people with a period everywhere.A lack of abortion access directly affects our economical, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Eliminating safe, affordable abortion care disproportionately affects black women, people in poor regions, people in rural regions, and other minority groups like Latinx, Asian, and more.If you have an abortion story that you would like to share, please go to the link in my bio and fill out the form for “People with a Period.” From there I'll schedule a 30 minute conversation where you will have 30 minutes to share your abortion story. This is an open call to women, transgender persons, and young women Who have had to come face-to-face with choosing abortion. Sources: Gianna Melilla - The Hillhttps://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/accessibility/3535794-five-facts-about-abortion-you-should-know/Planned ParenthoodJessica Ravitz - CNN https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/health/late-term-abortion-explainer/index.html Submit your story: sarahapotter.com/personwithaperiod

Full disclosure. I misquoted Alicia in our official bipolar episode. I mentioned she developed bipolar after her second pregnancy, but she was actually bipolar since 10 and officially diagnosed after her second pregnancy. I'm all about making sure all the info I give you is honest and transparent–accurate, to boot. In this full interview, you'll hear how she came to realize she has been bipolar for a long time and how she could confront the disorder with the support of loved ones. Check Alicia out on Instagram at @bipolar.parenting and on our discord channel. For the full transcript of the audio, please visit, https://www.sarahapotter.com/alicia. 

Financial trauma is a real thing. Financial shame is real. And financial abuse is real. And these all influence our money habits, and the way we feel about money.Quite often my parent's desire to control my money, take over my finances, charge me rent to live in their house once I graduated high school, and their own endless financial struggles began to pile up. I started off learning really toxic financial habits. I also entered into a relationship after my first year of college where I was constantly financially shamed by my abuser and my financial moves were heavily controlled – so much so I had a high-balance secret credit card so I could buy coffee without my abuser knowing. Needless to say, I've got financial trauma. I feel a ton of shame around money. In this episode, we're going to break down where shame and financial trauma comes form and exactly how you can heal from it. I'm joined by Steven M. Hughes, a financial therapist, and Sarah Li Cain, CFP candidate and best known for her works in Fortune, CNBC Select, and Redbook. Learn more about Steven: @stevenmhughes; Facebook, Twitter: @knowmoneysteve; Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/smhughes2https://stevenmhughes.comSteven M. Hughes is a Financial Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and professional speaker who helps private clients, corporate teams, and audiences achieve lasting financial wellness. He has served as a financial expert for ABC's “Soul of A Nation,” Forbes, Business Insider, and more. Steven is also the founder of the non-profit Know Money®, which exists to help Black college students avoid financial pitfalls and build healthy money mindsets and behaviors.Learn more about Sarah:  @beyondthedollar on Instagram and Twitterhttp://beyondthedollar.coSarah Li-Cain is a finance writer and an Accredited Financial Counselor candidate whose work has appeared in places like Bankrate, Business Insider, CNBC, Redbook, Yahoo! Finance, Financial Planning Association, and US News.

This episode is all about Mackenzie and her experience with Bipolar. Right before Mackenzie received her diagnosis, she was working at a doggy daycare, which “for a lot of people, they're like “it's a dream job.” It's so amazing, and actually very stressful. I loved it.”Then one day she was, “terrified to walk in the door and I would leave work and I would seriously like sit in my car in the parking lot.No, like I would just sit there totally catatonic like I could just not have any stimulus. And eventually that started bleeding into home life.Like it wasn't just at work. It was I was having panic attacks at home, I was having panic attacks when I was driving my like reactions to you know, plans changing and stuff was just escalating.Eventually I impulsively quit that job over an email and just like didn't show up because I was like I can't I cannot handle this I can't do it. And and after that I was like this is not like me like that.I don't know if it was the actual job that triggered it or if it just happened that that was the time that like those things were going to present themselves but it was definitely like a five to six month period where it just escalated and then I was like yeah, we're we're going to talk to somebody because I can't can't function like this.” In the bipolar episode released previously, we talk about functional impairment and the disabling effects of bipolar disorder. Listen to Mackenzie's story and don't forget to check out the bipolar episode for more details and stories from other women.

I am living with bipolar. It's the lovable sludge monster living on my shoulder every day and as I'm getting to know it, it blooms into something new. My experience, as well as the four women interviewed throughout this episode, is personal and different from others. Personal bipolar experiences are not shared anywhere outside of private conversations–making bipolar a taboo topic and a sensitive one to discuss. So, just like we're publicly talking about periods now (and the real truth about them), we are going to talk about bipolar.  Take care while listening to this episode as sensitive topics such as suicidal ideation, medication, and we will mention frequently triggering content throughout the episode.  Leave a five star review if this episode helped you and follow along on TikTok and Instagram (@sarahalpotter).  And, if you have some feedback find us at socialmediatherapypodcast@gmail.com . This episode is sponsored Sunsama. Sunsama is the go-to daily planner for busy and neurodivergent people needing to see all of their work, to-dos, family plans, and appointments in one place. Check it out here. View show notes: https://www.sarahapotter.com/bipolarinfoSunsama: https://www.sunsama.grsm.io/sarahalpotter Shout us out: Twitter, Instagram, TikTokThe next episode we'll be releasing is all a bout financial shame and the way people shame others on social media. We'll be talking with  Sarah Li Cain, former podcast host of Beyond the Dollar and Sarah Li Cain Writes, along with certified financial therapist Steven M. Hughes. Jon Ingram produced today's episode Music and intro by LOAMResearch and writing by me,  Sarah PotterEditing by  Sarah Potter and Jon IngramCreative Direction by  Sarah PotterInterviews with Casey Triber, Moriah Chaze, Alicia Greensides, and Mackenzie Stewart

Sarah Lacy is the founder and CEO of Chairman Me. She also founded Pando.com on maternity leave in 2011 and built it into a profitable investigative journalism company. She's been a journalist for nearly 20 years, known for her fearless, outspoken reporting. Basically she's a badass and has a brand new course coming out about fighting burnout taught by Nataly Kogan, another bad ass woman with features in the New York Times, TedX events, and more.You can check out the course at https://learn.chairmanme.com/courses/burn-out-opt-out Follow ChairmanMe & Sarah Lacy OnlineInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chairmanmehq/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheChairmanMe https://twitter.com/sarahcuda Website - www.Chairmanme.com   

Burning out bright is what women do best. We are the people in this world who carry everything on our shoulders and do everything for everyone all the time. Everyone except for ourselves. Self-care is some thing I'm terrible at and some thing that I know a lot of other women are terrible at. And one of the things I've resolved in the last two years to get better at. But it doesn't stop me from burning out. I always take on too much. And trying to figure out how to rewire my brain in order to take on less is more of a challenge than I ever thought.Challenging my burnout is especially difficult when I see other moms and other women online doing better than me and taking on more than me and not burning out. But that's not the truth, is it? The truth is that women everywhere are burning out. It's just a fact. Why is it that women are so burnt out? It's not just because we're doing too much, it's because we're doing too much and trying to fight that burn out at the same time.We're going about this Burnout thing totally wrong. That's why this week I'm talking with Sarah Lacey. She's the expert on Burnout.Sarah Lacy is the founder and CEO of Chairman Me. She also founded Pando.com on maternity leave in 2011 and built it into a profitable investigative journalism company. She's been a journalist for nearly 20 years, known for her fearless, outspoken reporting. Basically she's a badass and has a brand new course coming out about fighting burnout taught by Nataly Kogan, another bad ass woman with features in the New York Times, TedX events, and more. Nataly Kogan is the co-founder and CEO of Happier, a leading wellness company on a mission to make millions of people happier by helping them find, create, and celebrate more small awesome moments in their daily lives. More than 500,000 people have used Happier's mobile apps and courses to improve the quality of their lives.Nataly has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, New York Magazine, Time, and on Bloomberg TV and “One World” with Deepak Chopra.She is a sought-out speaker and expert on happiness, appearing at TEDxBoston, Fortune's Tech Brainstorm, Blogher, SXSW, The 92nd St. Y, Harvard Women's Leadership Conference and many others.You can check out the course at https://learn.chairmanme.com/courses/burn-out-opt-out Follow ChairmanMe & Sarah Lacy OnlineInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chairmanmehq/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheChairmanMe https://twitter.com/sarahcuda Website - www.Chairmanme.com   

Dana Schmutte just might be my favorite person online right now. Her approach to ADHD on social media is both hilarious and brutally honest. Ever wondered why you hate brushing your teeth? Dana has the answer. Curious why it took TikTok for you to figure out you are ADHD?  Join Dana and I for a conversation on the DSM and how it is the most bullshit system in the mental health world and what we think needs to change. Find Dana on...TikTok: tiktok.com/@danabanafofanaInstagram:  instagram.com/danabanafofana

It's been a minute. We're battling a pandemic, everyone being sick, and you know life. I'm back and have a ton of great podcast content coming your way! This week I'm joined by Jon Ingram, a Seattle based musician from the band LOAM.  Jon has trauma. Jon has disorders. Jon has his demons, as do we all. With Jon's journey though, he is the story we often don't hear. He was abused. As a child. As a man. We rarely get to hear from the males who are abused. We get to from Jon. I'm really honored to hold space for Jon and his story and how it's shaped him today. Often people who endured childhood trauma and abuse develop disorders and/or chronic illness later in life and getting those things taken care of or diagnosed can feel impossible. You aren't alone if this is you. You are worthy and loved if this is you. Therapy, medication, intervention (medical), good relationships, support, etc can all help. Find jon online here: https://instagram.com/loammusichttps://tiktok.com/@loam_loam

When was the last time you took a break from social media? For me, it was just a few months ago. I detached for a month and it helped me get my creative juices flowing again and allowed me to prioritize the things in life I had been neglecting. Why isn't taking a break from social media something that is more widely discussed? Why isn't it a part of our routine like going on a vacation is? We are only aware of taking a break when using social media starts to feel bad. Why are we letting ourselves feel that way before we decide to take a break? What if instead, we schedule regular breaks from social media? How much better would our life be if we did that? In this week's episode, that's exactly what we're going to talk about and explain HOW you can do it too. My guest this week is Michelle Jackson from Michelle is Money Hungry. Michelle loves to have impactful financial conversations leading with empathy. She's paid off over $60000 in unsecured debt and has become an online entrepreneur. Stay around for conversations around finances, financial policy and fintech. Aside from money stuff, she's the best at taking a break from social media and that is a major reason why I've decided to have her on the show this week. Learn more about Michelle by heading to her websites: https://brandbuildinglab.com for conversations about building impactful online brands.https://michelleismoneyhungry.com for conversations on money and race.and follow her on Twitter (@MichLovesMoney) and Instagram (@michelleismoneyhungry).

If you've been following me on TikTok, you know very well what could have caused your childhood trauma. But, how does it affect us later in life–as adults? In far-reaching scary ways is my initial thought, but what if we're neurodivergent? How does trauma as a whole affect kids with ADHD, who are autistic, have other issues that could affect their ability to cope? Also, what the hell is happening to our bodies physically when we have prolonged exposure to trauma? Tune in this week to find out with our special guest–Vanessa Rosage! This week we're speaking with Vanessa Rosage, LPC. Vanessa has been a therapist for 14 years. Currently, she runs a private practice and works primarily with children, parents, families, couples, adolescents and young adults. During her time with her patients, she uses several tools to help each patient and has a foundational theoretical orientation that is rooted in interpersonal neurobiology, which aims to heal trauma, anxiety, fear and shame through the connection and relationship between people. As a trained DEEP specialist, Vanessa understands how to create safe and healing environments in the therapeutic relationship. Follow Vanessa https:www/instagram.com/elemental_liberationLearn more about Vanessa and her practicehttps://www,vanessarosage.com 

Instagram is super annoying, right? And now, knowing that Facebook, owner of IG, isn't doing its job in removing hate speech, digital crimes, and has bolstered its algorithm to prioritize hate, it's even less appealing than it already was. Am I right? In this episode, Rachel Pereya, a business operations specialist, joins me as we discuss the mental health aspects of creating content for a platform we hate.Find Rachel on Instagram at @rachel.pereyra.consults, @mastermindbusinessservices, and @theopsauthority

Here's the deal - we all have "dirty laundry" and we all want to talk about it...well, some of us.  For those of us who want to talk about the issues going on in our lives, where do we go if not to a friend or trusted person? We go online. Airing your dirty laundry is code for sharing the shit you probably shouldn't online. But here's the thing, we live in a digital world where so many people do it and honestly; I think you should–dependent on how you do it. This week Dr. Cailin and I are discussing this topic and give the true answer on whether you should share your chaos on social media and online. Follow Dr. Cailin on Instagram and Facebook at @drcailinohara and check her out online at www.cailinohara.com.You can find me at sarahapotter.com and @sarahalpotter on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. 

Marketing budget. It sounds like such an overly professional thing that should just be easy to understand right? For me, marketing budgets cause me so much anxiety. Mainly because I just suck at budgeting overall. But when I went into business school in 2017 I spent a lot of time building a marketing budget, understanding how they function in the grand scheme of a business, and how truly easy they are to implement and create. In this episode Sarah and Alli breakdown what marketing budgets are and how we can tell anxiety to take a hike. Links for More information:  https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2016/04/06/small-marketing-budgethttps://www.singlegrain.com/marketing-strategy/how-to-decrease-your-marketing-budget-without-hurting-your-business/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-you-dont-need-big-marketing-budget-make-your-business-alice-terry/https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2017/05/02/6-steps-to-developing-a-small-business-marketing-budget/?sh=68647c38355c 

We constantly compare ourselves to others on social media. Be it from looking at an ad, scrolling through our endless feeds, or searching out content of others we idolize. It's hard to stop finding people to compare ourselves to. This is especially true in the body positivity movement, among entrepreneurs, and within gender specific realms. This week in our return to releasing episodes we're discussing comparisonitis and the dangerous aspect of comparing every aspect of our lives to other people. Links for More information:  https://thedailyaztec.com/96646/opinion/comparing-yourself-to-others-on-social-media-leads-to-unrealistic-expectations-2/https://www.becomingminimalist.com/compare-less/#:~:text=But%20when%20we%20constantly%20compare,Comparisons%20deprive%20us%20of%20joy.https://www.huffpost.com/entry/comparing-yourself_b_4441288https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/a28650/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others/#:~:text='When%20people%20start%20to%20compare,'https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/a28650/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others/#:~:text='When%20people%20start%20to%20compare,'Follow us for more information here:Instagram: @sarahallisonpotter / @letsgetsocialofficialTikTok: @chronically_sarahTwitter: @sarahalpotter

Direct from Episode Ten, this is the full interview with Amanda from Amanda's World! Check out Episode Ten with Alli and Sarah where they break down Amanda's mental health tactics and give advice to parents with young kids and teens on social media.

Anxiety on social media is by far one of the most detrimental aspects of social media. Especially for teens and kids. During the pandemic, the number of teens and kids who started using social media skyrocketed. The tools social media provides are great for increasing communication and friendship between kids there's also a lot of immaturity that comes with it. And this week's episode, Sarah interviews Amanda Penny, a podcast or from the show Amanda‘s World. During the interview she speaks with Amanda on managing her own anxiety and ADHD with social media. Ali and Sarah then take that conversation to the next level and discuss it amongst themselves surrounding their kids and how we manage social media as parents. Check out the links below for more information on dealing with anxiety and social media and head over to https://motherofmarketing.co/EP10 for more.https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htmhttps://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/anxiety#getting-help-for-teenage-anxiety-nav-titlehttps://cyberbullying.org/how-social-media-helps-teens-cope-anxiety-depression-self-harm

Social media therapy is back from a brief hiatus! In this episode, we're going to be talking to you about all the important social media tools that you should and shouldn't be using. One thing a lot of social media managers tend to let fall by the wayside and business owners and entrepreneurs are tools. Tools for social media help reduce our stress and Increase our understanding of how well we are performing on social media.

We're uncovering limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome this week. Alli will discuss tips and tools on how to combat these common issues in your business and break down the concepts our beliefs and imposter syndrome stem from. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and let's break down some mental barriers. Topics covered in this episode: Limiting beliefsComparisonitisImposter SyndromeMindset Coaching Breaking free from the victim mentality and learning to honor your feelings and thoughts 

Burnout is not a phenomenon. Burnout is a serious condition that so many millennials face today. Social media industry workers are often the ones who face burnout more quickly than others. According to a Quora survey, the average time a social media manager spends managing social accounts per week is 50 - 187 hours per week. This includes creating and curating content, managing engagement, monitoring communities, responding to comments and DMs, and more. In this episode Sarah and Alli discuss the negative effects of social media burnout, ways to notice if you're burnout, how to cope with burnout, and ways to manage your work on social media in the future.Links mentioned during the episode:https://www.healthline.com/health/tips-for-identifying-and-preventing-burnout#how-you-can-help https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/28/remote-work-burnout-is-growing-as-coronavirus-pandemic-stretches-on.html https://digiday.com/media/social-media-managers-grapple-with-burnout/ https://sproutsocial.com/insights/battling-social-media-burnout/https://blog.hootsuite.com/ways-to-avoid-social-media-burnout/#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20experiencing%20one,work%20or%20thinking%20about%20work

Social media has taught us to be outraged when something hurts or offends us. Social media highlights us–raises us up when we express outrage. Social media has conditioned us to be outrageous in whatever format suits the algorithm.Social media has also taught us that when we express our outrage, there are no consequences that immediately affect us as the outraged. We are not a society of Neapolitan ice cream; we are a society of Harry Potter jelly beans full of flavors that will shock, surprise, delight, and warm us. And it is on every single one of us to carry that mindset with us when we discuss inclusion, equality, and acceptance.Let's talk about this. Topics covered in this episode: The word “womxn”Words used for gender classification and identificationOutrage on social mediaSensationalism in society How social media has taught us to behave

 With this episode this week, we're doing something a little different. Back in 2016 and ‘17 I had a little podcast called Monday Morning Mimosas. This is a podcast I did completely on my own and really enjoyed doing. My focus was on interviewing up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the personal finance space and beyond. There was one conversation I had with one of my online friends, Melanie Lockert, that really resonates today. So I'm going to be sharing this episode in honor of women's history month, and Melanie and I are going to talk about becoming an entrepreneur as a woman and women's equal pay.Topics covered in this episode: Women and the fear of asking for a raiseWomen's right to equal payThe personal feelings and uncomfortable conversations around moneyThe realizations we have as young professionals transitioning into entrepreneurshipCheck us out here: https://instagram.com/sarahalpotterhttps://instagram.com/letsgetsocialofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthandwealth https://www.instagram.com/melanielockert 

If you have ever been consumed with perfection, feel like you are tricking people into believing that you're the expert in your field OR felt like someone has used your content without consent, this episode is for you. Topics covered in this episode: Why is perfection such an issue on social media?Why is creator's consent important?What do I do if someone doesn't own the copyright to an idea?Why are we so afraid to look stupid on social media?How do we talk about our mistakes on social media? Should we?Links to check out: https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/06/16/why-perfection-is-the-enemy-of-done/?sh=4a8ec27b4395https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/introduction/permission/#:~:text=Permission%20is%20often%20https://guides.dml.georgetown.edu/copyright/creatorshttps://instagram.com/sarahalpotterhttps://instagram.com/letsgetsocialofficialhttps://discord.gg/7GF5KPzX

In this episode of the social media Therapy podcast Alli and Sarah discuss the impact COVID-19 had on their lives as moms and business owners and their perceived understanding of how it affected other women in their industry. Overall, the pandemic has shifted the way business online works today and how women see themselves as business owners.Topics covered in this episode: Ways COVID-19 changed the game for women everywhereShould you post about your kids on your social channels?Should you reveal your emotional struggles on social media?Why are mommy bloggers targeted as being “just moms?”How motherhood affects our businessesWays to cope with the struggles of running a business and being a parentHow to position yourself as an expert–who's also a momLinks to check out: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200630-how-covid-19-is-changing-womens-liveshttps://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/covid-19-and-gender-equality-countering-the-regressive-effects# https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/shadow-pandemic-how-covid19-crisis-exacerbating-gender-inequality/ Where to find us: Safe space for talking about social media: https://discord.gg/7GF5KPzXSarah on Instagram and TwitterAlli on Instagram

This week's episode we are talking about how Hard it actually is to start a business as a single parent. A common misconception is that when you quit your job and start your business online everything is going to run smoothly, your life is going to be more flexible and that's all just bullshit.So let's talk about the reality of running and starting a business as a single parent . Sarah and Alli shared their join experience in jumping into this world. Enjoy!Things we learned while recording this episode: Our finances stress us out–ESPECIALLY as business owners–and it's important that we take time to find the support systems we need to make money less stressful and work through the trauma that surrounds our thoughts on money.Self-care is an essential practice all business owners must make. Sarah used to think it wasn't necessary as a single parent until she physically crashed from chronic illness and burnout. Take the time to make your own self-care practice.Learn to sit in silence.Don't hide from trauma. When we bury trauma, it will come up eventually and bring down your entire world.Key takeaways for listeners: Create a self-care practice. Seriously, do it.In order to be successful with your business as a single parent, you need to really give yourself personal time and create goals around conquering your fears.Taking kids to appointments, sport events, craft sessions, to and from school, and whatever else is what running your own business allows for, but it doesn't mean life is any less stressful.Create healthy boundaries with yourself, your business, your kids, and don't be afraid of what that might look like.Maybe make your kids a part of your business. Whether that's your baby being your sidekick on client calls or your kids helping you run your business, look at it as showing your kids how important the pursuit of your own happiness is.Create a financial support system. Do not feel guilty, you are doing everything you need to do. Do what's best for you.Be okay with struggle, get comfortable with it. There's nothing more important than validating what you're feeling and experiencing. If you don't validate your own feelings you'll live in guilt–you'll swim in it.Scream into the literal void to release your trapped negative emotions so you can give yourself the freedom to step into your future success and badassery. 

This is a loaded episode. Alli and Sarah talk about all the free things they used to do, the free things people expect to be given when they sign a contract, and the free crap some people just constantly expect. Dive into this episode for a therapeutic release and helpful tips on HOW to stop giving shit away for free–it's just hurting you in the long run anyway! Links mentioned during the episode: https://artplusmarketing.com/creatives-stop-doing-free-shit-for-people-now-6c82f2971dbf https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6qxYkjZo3/?igshid=o6gbxmwdwmdj https://christianmhelms.medium.com/stop-doing-work-for-free-fa80d141dd1

Episode 01 of Social Media Therapy covers the wide array of psychological impact that stems from toxic positivity.. From relationship dynamics, to the comparison game and then to the psycho influencer that shouts “POSITIVE VIBES ONLY” at the top of her lungs so loud that it penetrates your soul and makes you afraid to frown ever again. Listen, all we are saying is that emotions are normal, you're allowed to feel things that are negative, and you're allowed to talk about it online. Get ready to be therapized about all things social media! Links mentioned during the episode: https://www.bestow.com/blog/toxic-positivity/ https://www.instagram.com/beehivehomesllc (the inspiration for the podcast name)https://www.instagram.com/kathleencelmins (inspiration for the podcast theme)Join our private channel on Discord here: https://discord.gg/ZdAAXkm5Get social with Sarah here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahalpotterGet social with Alli here: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetsocicalofficialCheck out other cool podcast stuff here: motherofmarketing.co/podcast

Social media therapy is a podcast about how social media affects Society online, how to manage life as a freelancer online, and how social media affects us as women. Our listeners are social media managers, feminists, mental health advocates, and those seeking help with managing their daily life on social media.Social media therapy is interested in partnering with other mental health shows, other podcasts about social media, general wellness brands, and other work life balance-based podcasts.