UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone 451. Coaching Hotline: Social Media Thoughts & Boundaries with Mom
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Dec 23, 2025 This episode tackles the emotional pitfalls of social media, exploring how to combat feelings of inadequacy when scrolling through Instagram. It offers strategies like scheduled exposure to reduce comparison shame. The conversation then shifts to navigating family dynamics, particularly dealing with a mother's emotional boundaries. Listeners learn to separate their self-worth from others' behaviors and consider whether to adapt their actions or thoughts. It's all about taking ownership of your emotional landscape for a more confident life!
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Practice Exposure, Not Avoidance
- Schedule short, repeated exposure sessions to social media to practice thought-work instead of avoiding it.
- Decide which thought you will practice beforehand and coach yourself during that set time to build skill without overwhelm.
Small Sessions Build Thought Skill
- Constant avoidance or passive scrolling doesn't build mental skills; targeted practice does.
- Small, manageable sessions let you practice changing thoughts without unrealistic expectations.
Decide And Practice Thoughts Ahead
- Before opening social media, pick a specific thought to practice and then actively coach yourself while scrolling.
- Add the practiced thoughts into your daily routine so you transfer the skill beyond exposure sessions.