Simple Farmhouse Life16 Jul 2024

246. Quit Social Media: Find Peace and Freedom Again | Sandy Cooper of The Scoop on Balance

The impact of social media consumption cannot be overstated. After struggling with her own technology boundaries for years, Sandy finally decided to leave all social media platforms completely, but she thought she was alone in this battle. It didn’t take long for her to realize that there were countless other women experiencing the same negative effects of living overconnected. If you have been feeling a stirring to radically change your relationship with the internet, this conversation will give you the courage you need to take the next step.

In this episode, we cover:

How Sandy got started creating content on the internet and why she ultimately left social media completely
A look at how the internet has changed over the years
Addressing the biggest fears and inconveniences of leaving social media
Examining the addictive power of social media
A theory of why life feels like it is passing us by faster and faster
What constant consumption does to our brains
Coming out on the other side of social media addiction
Changing your relationship with social media as an online business owner
How technology is changing adolescence

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

ABOUT SANDY

Sandy Cooper is an award-winning author of three books, a podcaster, and a professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for over 30 years and is mom to three kids ages 17 to 25 and a 9-month-old son in Heaven. She has been helping frazzled moms find peace since 2008 at thescooponbalance.com and is the co-founder of Writing Off Social, where she helps female Christian writers grow their audience without social media. She podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast and Writing Off Social: The Podcast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family.

RESOURCES

The Balanced MomCast Podcast

Writing Off Social

Free Quiz: Is it Time for You to Break Up with Social Media?

CONNECT

Sandy Cooper of The Scoop on Balance | Website | Substack | Email: thescooponbalance@gmail.com

Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(353)

The Farmhouse Edit: Building a Profitable Business from Home as a Mom: Lessons from a Micro Bakery | Lily of Flour Barn Bakery

Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship comes with unique challenges and unique rewards. In this episode with Lily of The Flour Barn, we talk about running a thriving micro bakery while managing a bl...

17 Aug 1h 2min

The Farmhouse Edit: Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning | Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool

If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-direct...

14 Aug 59min

The Farmhouse Edit: Design Decisions, Third Trimester Updates, and Finding Enjoyment in the Process + More Q&A!

At 34 weeks pregnant, I’m sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I’m finding peace i...

12 Aug 50min

The Farmhouse Edit: Reframing Birth: Pain, Preparation, and Letting Go of Fear | Lana of Girl, Teach Me

Birth doesn’t have to be something to fear. I sat down with Lana from Girl, Teach Me to talk about seeing labor as a God-designed process, not an emergency. We covered choosing the right midwife, why ...

10 Aug 1h 6min

The Farmhouse Edit: Overwhelmed by Health Advice? A Simpler Approach to Fatigue, Food Sensitivities, Hidden Stress | Christa Biegler of Less Stressed Life

If you are feeling tired, foggy, reactive to everything you eat, and you’re not sure where to even begin, this episode is for you! I’m joined by Christa from Less Stressed Life to unpack some of the m...

6 Aug 1h 15min

The Farmhouse Edit: Debt-free living, summer sourdough, and what we’re skipping in the new house (+ more Q&A!)

From laundry bottlenecks to housing market realities, I’m diving into your current questions in the midst of our busy build season. I’m sharing why we skip chore charts and budgets, how I fix sticky w...

29 Jun 56min

The Farmhouse Edit: Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Joyful Rhythms for Nourishing Meals | Jillian Margaret Wellness

From calorie-counting culture to kitchen confidence, Jillian Hankins shares her journey toward joyful, nourishing meals made with real ingredients. We chat about embracing food freedom, raising kids w...

25 Jun 1h 3min

The Farmhouse Edit: From Suburbs to Homestead: Building a Family Farmhouse Life | Melissa Ferguson of Our Friendly Farmhouse

If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving the suburbs for a slice of quiet country life, this episode will speak right to your heart. Author Melissa Ferguson joins me to share the real-life inspiration behind...

22 Jun 1h 11min