S2 Ep45: Digital Detox Dilemma: Thriving in a Social Media World Without Losing Yourself

If you are someone seeking to set healthier digital boundaries, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. I'm joined by Mikayla Wild, a social media strategist and content creator who also helps BTS with well said, to tackle the pressing issue of social media bad habits and its impact on mental health. Together, we dive deep into the complex relationship we all have with social media, sharing personal experiences and how we have challenged the idea of 'just unplug" with different tactics to have a healthier relationship with social. CONNECT WITH MIK ON SOCIAL: TIKTOK , INSTA, DOG INSTA LOL, DOG TIKTOK We explore: 🎭 What 3 likes on a post really mean (PS it's not you - so do not take it personally) 🤯 The doom scrolling creating bad habits & our brain set up for failure the minute we open our eyes 🚩 Digital Detox 101: Recognizing and breaking unhealthy social media habits 🧠  FOMO and Comparison: Protecting your mental health in the age of Instagram ⚖️ Social Balance: practicing social media boundaries & when you are using it as an escape - not facing your problems head on Learn how to: Practice mindful scrolling and intentional engagement Maintain meaningful online connections without sacrificing real-life relationships Recognized when it is time to outgrow a social media habit Join us for an honest conversation about finding purpose in your online presence. It's time to turn your scroll into authentic connection. Tune in now to start your journey towards a healthier, more balanced digital life! Get Connected: MY LINKS CALL SYD ADVICE: 612-470-7569 PLEASE RATE and Follow on Spotify: HERE PLEASE RATE and Subscribe on Apple Podcast: HERE #SocialMediaBurnout #DigitalWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #ContentCreatorTips #MindfulScrolling

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Well Said with Syd is the podcast for women in motion—navigating growth, transitions, healing, and becoming who they’re meant to be. Hosted by Syd—a brand strategist, wellness coach, and your real-life hype girl—this show goes beyond surface-level advice. You’ll hear raw conversations, expert insights, and unfiltered stories that touch everything from women’s health and nervous system regulation to confidence, connection, creativity, and the bold decisions that change your life. This is where personal growth meets real wellness. Where the conversations go deeper. And where you’re reminded that you’re not alone in the becoming. Because wellth isn’t just what you eat or how you move—it’s who you surround yourself with, how you show up, and the way you build a life that feels like yours.