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Unplugged & Uplifted: Chrissy’s Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie Smith

By July 15, 2025No Comments

July feels like the perfect time to talk about freedom—real freedom that helps us to be a vessel for Jesus, to do new things for the Kingdom. 
 
Today, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy want to encourage you on a journey to freedom from anything that drains your soul. 

 
After Allie’s last visit to the podcast, Chrissy decided to try the 30-day social media reset challenge. Now? Allie is back with Chrissy to discuss everything—what made Chrissy say yes, what it was like, and how it’s impacted her life.
 
“I want to share how that experience reshaped my connection with Jesus, with myself, and the people around me!” -Chrissy
 
And this time—Allie’s new book, Social Media Reset, is out!
 
 
In this episode, you’ll discover how to recognize if you’re possibly experiencing social media addiction, statistics about social media usage and eating disorders, and the unbelievable benefits you can experience during a social media reset!
Here’s what we cover:
  • What life feels like after taking a break from social media
  • Why Chrissy decided to do a 30-day social media reset challenge
  • How time away from social media impacted Chrissy’s connection with Jesus
  • Why Allie extended the invitation to Chrissy to do a social media reset
  • How to support a friend through a life-changing experience
  • How people pleasing can show up during a social media reset
  • How long Chrissy disconnected from social media
  • What, if anything, Chrissy did miss about social media
  • Aha moments Chrissy had during her social media reset
  • Statistics about social media usage and eating disorders
  • Ideas for social media boundaries to try
  • How Chrissy’s movement has been impacted with the reset
  • How the book supports you during a 30-day social media reset
 
If you hear this and feel like stepping away from social media could be freeing and disorienting, you’re not alone. And if you long for freedom and presence, a reset might be worth trying. This is more than a reset on offer—it’s a true wake-up call.
 
Would you like to join us at FINDINGbalance when we host our next social media reset challenge? Sign up for the Daily Vitamin eDevotional and you’ll be the first to hear about it!
 
More About Allie Marie Smith
 
Allie Marie Smith is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and life coach. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping girls and women know their God-given value and identity, experience vibrant mental health, and lead flourishing lives. She is the author of “Social Media Reset” and “Wonderfully Made.” She lives in Santa Barbara County, where she loves writing, playing with horses, surfing, and adventuring up and down the California coast.
 
Scripture Mentioned: Psalm 119:37
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Interlude music by “Hotham” – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morning Thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

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Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental 

Production & Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bryant Co  

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.