57. Redefining Your Energetic Relationship with Social Media

What if your burnout wasn’t just about how much time you spend on Instagram—but why you’re on there in the first place?

In this deeply honest solo episode, Samantha unpacks her evolving relationship with Instagram and the energy that drives how (and if) she shows up. From being an early adopter in the photo-sharing era to building a personal brand as a business owner, Samantha shares the very real tensions—comparison, consumption, perfectionism—that can cloud our experience of social media. This one’s part confessional, part strategy session, and part permission slip to create your own rules.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or just plain over it, you’ll walk away with ideas to make social media feel more human again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why social media feels harder now than it used to—and what changed

  • How to spot (and stop) content that’s influencing your desires

  • The questions Samantha’s asking to recalibrate her own strategy

  • Why separating creating from consuming is key

  • How to define your own ROI—and release what’s not working

  • Why “fun” might be the most strategic thing you can post

Key Takeaway

You don’t need to show up everywhere, and you definitely don’t need to show up perfectly. But if you do decide to be on social—make it your own. Let it be fun, flexible, and rooted in real connection. Marketing from presence, not pressure, always wins.

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