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.

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.\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.\nWe cover:\n1. What my own detox revealed about my use of social media\n2. A roadmap for how to pinpoint areas in your own life that might need a detox\n3. Healthy ways to escape, soothe, or find comfort\n4. What is the difference between a fast and a detox?\xa0\n5. Can I find a healthy balance with certain "distractions"?\nFind a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here\n\nThanks to our sponsors: \xa0\nOrganifi \u2014Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\nBrooklinen\u2014Visit Brooklinen.com today and use code BESTOFYOU to save.\nHiya Health\u2014Visit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\n\nAlso in this series: Episode 35: Change is Hard\u2013Why We All Need to Detox From Unhealthy Dependencies From Time to Time\n\nFor more on how to "Start with Yes" see Chapter 6 of The Best of You, by Dr. Alison Cook\n\nMusic by Andy Luiten\xa0\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik \xa0\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.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices