Episode 36: An Update on My Social Media Detox & How to Create Boundaries With Toxic Distractions, Numbing, & Unhealthy Coping Tactics

Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 9:25 a.m.

b'Today\'s episode is a real-time update on my own social media detox and how what started as a pause revealed a deeper need.\\n\\nI also lay out a practical framework for you to use in identifying the distractions, numbing, or unhealthy coping tactics in your life and how to replace them with the life-giving, soul-nourishing things you actually crave.\\n\\nWe cover:\\n\\n1. What my own detox revealed about my use of social media\\n\\n2. A roadmap for how to pinpoint areas in your own life that might need a detox\\n\\n3. Healthy ways to escape, soothe, or find comfort\\n\\n4. What is the difference between a fast and a detox?\\xa0\\n\\n5. Can I find a healthy balance with certain "distractions"?\\n\\n\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors: \\xa0\\n\\nOrganifi \\u2014Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\n\\nBrooklinen\\u2014Visit Brooklinen.com today and use code BESTOFYOU to save.\\n\\nHiya Health\\u2014Visit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\\n\\n\\n\\nAlso in this series: Episode 35: Change is Hard\\u2014Why We All Need to Detox From Unhealthy Dependencies From Time to Time\\n\\nPlease leave your questions about this topic here: Detox Question Doc\\n\\nFor more on how to "Start with Yes" see Chapter 6 of The Best of You, by Dr. Alison Cook\\n\\nFind a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here\\n\\n\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik \\xa0\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'