EP 19: Why I Don’t Believe Everyone Should Be on Social Media
In this episode of the Nomad CEO Podcast, I share my honest relationship with social media & why I chose to delete it long before building publicly again.
I talk about walking away in 2016 after realizing that comparison was quietly draining my confidence, joy & sense of self. Leaving social media was not about hiding; it was about getting healthy. I came back years later, only when I could show up from alignment, not validation.
What I cover:
• Why comparison is a signal, not a flaw
• How stepping away created clarity, confidence, & connection
• Replacing consumption with intention
• Building real relationships without a platform
• Returning to social media from wholeness, not need
• Using social media as a tool, not a weapon
Things I said in this episode:
• If you are thinking about deleting social media, it is worth it
• You have to add something life-giving when you remove something draining
• I only came back when I no longer needed validation
• I care more about connection than followers
• Social media should serve your life, not run it
I also share practical shifts that supported me
• Replacing scrolling with books & intentional learning
• Creating a private connection through shared photo streams
• Choosing an in-person connection over an online presence
• Setting boundaries with guard rails to protect focus & energy
This episode is for anyone questioning their relationship with social media & ready to rebuild it from clarity, purpose, & self-trust.
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