"I Quit Instagram With Over 1M Followers!" - This Is What I Learned... | Mark Groves
Mark Groves is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host and human connection specialist. Earlier this year Mark made a bold move and walked away from his very popular @createthelove instagram account. He did this to better understand himself and confront his unhealthy relationship with social media. Today, we dive deep into Mark's decision and the lessons that he's learned along the way. Today on the show we discuss: Why Mark walked away from over 1M followers on social media to find himself again, how and when he learned that he had an unhealthy relationship with social media, the impact of social media on mental health and relationships, the physical and emotional cost of overstimulation, the subtle signs that you are addicted to your phone, how social media can distract and disconnect you from yourself, how to use social media constructively and much more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Timeline Nutrition Upgrade your mitochondrial health with Mitopure. Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timelinenutrition.com/doug and use code DOUG to get 10% off your order. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices