Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients 🌊 What Really Happens When You Leave Social Media — with Leah Kern
Mar 12, 2025
Leah Kern, an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, shares her journey after leaving social media. She discusses the initial struggles and surprising opportunities that arose from this bold move. The conversation dives into how intuitive eating shaped their values and the interconnectedness of diet culture with social media. Leah also highlights the importance of authentic content and community-building, encouraging listeners to redefine success on their own terms and embrace personal growth beyond online metrics.
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Breadcrumb Moment
- Leah Kern describes a moment after a month-long hiking trip.
- Returning to Instagram, her eyes struggled to focus, and the content felt silly after experiencing nature's vastness.
Performative Eating
- The shift to Instagram Reels and B-roll footage prompted a realization for Leah Kern.
- Recording mundane tasks felt performative, especially when it involved capturing herself eating, diminishing her hard-won joy of eating.
Grieving Social Media
- Recognize and actively grieve the aspects of social media that were beneficial.
- This process is crucial for committing to leaving and finding alternative ways to achieve those benefits.