In this episode of Food Shrinks, Molly C. shares a significant life shift—she's entirely off social media! Coming back from a retreat, she realized how much screen time was impacting her nervous system, focus, and ability to engage with life. She opens up about the moment she knew she had to step away, the withdrawal symptoms she experienced, and how she transitioned off social media with the help of the Freedom app.
Molly and Clarissa also explore the broader topic of digital addiction, drawing connections to food addiction and other compulsive behaviors. They discuss insights from Dr. Anna Lembke’s work on dopamine and addiction, how social media companies profit from our dysregulation, and what it means to take back your power.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Molly decided to quit social media and what changed for her
The surprising benefits of stepping away from constant scrolling
How screen addiction mirrors food addiction and other compulsive behaviors
Practical steps to reduce digital dependence
Signs your social media use might be a problem
Why reclaiming your time is an act of self-care
Resources & Mentions:
Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke’s podcast interview
Freedom app for screen time management
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