Social Media Reset: Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy
Social media overuse could be considered the most pressing spiritual issue in our world today. (Just wait until you hear the statistics in this conversation.)
But when it’s become second nature to reach for the phone when relaxing at home in the evening, waiting for a friend to arrive for a coffee date, or even after sharing a post for work—is it even possible to break the habit?
Allie Marie Smith joins Chrissy to talk about this very thing! Her new book is called “Social Media Reset”.
In this episode, you’ll hear messages she shares in her book, including how to recognize if social media is negatively impacting your life, what keeps people in resistance from minimizing time on these apps, and how you can reset your relationship with social media in just 30 days!
Here’s what we cover:
The inspiration behind Wonderfully Made®
All the ways Wonderfully Made® supports girls and women
How to recognize when social media is negatively impacting your life
How Allie Marie broke her social media addiction
What boundaries Allie Marie has in place now when using social media apps
How many years a person can end up spending scrolling social media
If social media can possibly be used for good or only evil
What are we allowing our eyes to see and ears to hear when scrolling social media
If it’s possible to break free from the addictive nature of social media
How Allie Marie was able to get a publishing deal with a small social media following
What keeps people in resistance from moving away from social media apps
The benefits of living a life free of (or with reduced) social media
What you can do as a business owner who uses social media for work
How you can reset your relationship with social media in just 30 days
We are experiencing a technologically-induced mental health crisis thanks to these social media apps—one that’s 100% preventable.
Be sure to stick around until the very end of the episode—because that’s when things get personal. Allie Marie turns the conversation around and gently challenges Chrissy to try a social media reset herself. At first, Chrissy’s response is full of hesitation (hello, relatable!). But you’ll hear how that resistance slowly gives way to curiosity, and ultimately, a heartfelt “yes” to stepping away from the scroll… at least for a weekend. You won’t want to miss how that moment unfolds.
Your Heavenly Father does not want you to feel bad about your body, to feel anxious, sad, or depressed because of an app on your phone. Now it’s for you to decide—how are you going to let social media impact you? What role, if any, are you going to allow social media to have in your life?
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in doing a social media reset challenge with others at FINDINGbalance, email admin@findingbalance.com to let us know.
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.
Links & Mentioned Resources
Related Episodes
Episode 58: Navigating Information Pollution with God’s Grace with Kirsten Schmidt
Hope for Eating Disorders with Chrissy Kirkman (Wonderfully Made Podcast)
Scriptures Mentioned
Romans 12:1-2
Psalm 119:37
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CREDITS:
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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