Ep 252: Unplugging from Social Media with Misty Johnson

SelfKind with Erica Webb

In this episode of SelfKind, Erica Webb sits down with social media self-care coach Misty Johnson to talk all things social media self-care.

Misty shares her experiences of taking consistent and intentional breaks from social media, highlighting the benefits and importance of taking 'JOLO' (joy of living offline) moments for personal well-being.
She discusses the concept of developing a healthier relationship with social media, stepping away from the pressures of constant online presence, and integrating self-care strategies into routine online activities.
Misty also emphasizes that 'unplugging' can go beyond social media to other aspects of life, helping to disconnect from overwhelming beliefs or mindsets.

About Misty:

Misty Johnson is a Social Media Self-Care Coach, Sister Circle Facilitator, host of The Unplugged Woman, Unplugged Podcast, and nurturing presence behind The Unplugged Woman Newsletter Family.

She has spent over a decade taking intentional breaks from social media and is now on a purpose-fuelled mission to empower others on their own unplugging journey.

At the heart of it all Misty actively encourages and inspires the practice of social media self-care, ensuring it remains front of mind for social media users.

Misty is an advocate for what she refers to as JOLO, The Joy of Living Offline, and invites her clients and community to engage in weekly JOLO moments.

You can connect with Misty via her website: https://www.mistyjohnson.co

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Bio

01:25 The Unplugging Journey: A Decade Off Social Media

01:55 The Impact of Social Media on Body Image

04:02 The Joy of Living Offline: Embracing Digital Detox

05:08 The Contrast of Stress: Social Media vs Real Life

05:36 The Role of Comparison and Information Overload in Social Media Stress

08:27 Social Media Self-Care: A New Perspective

11:47 The Impact of Social Media on Personal and Business Life

17:29 The Power of Intuition in Navigating Social Media Use

19:30 The False Productivity of Social Media

23:53 The Joy of Sharing vs The Pressure of Creating on Social Media

27:21 The Authenticity of Social Media Personas

28:13 Balancing Joy and Self-Care on Social Media

28:51 Unplugging: Complete Abstinence or Spectrum?

29:50 Creating Loving Boundaries on Social Media

32:57 Practical Tips for Social Media Self-Care

35:35 The Importance of Prioritizing Self

44:17 The Joy of Living Offline (JOLO)

47:36 Unplugging from Non-Supportive Ideas and Beliefs

52:43 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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