Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Episode 31: Social Disconnect
Is social media helping us build real connections or is it quietly pulling us apart?
In this episode, I dive into how social media might be impacting our relationships both online and in real life. After a recent conversation with my therapist, I realized that a lot of us are struggling to form meaningful connections. With everyone putting out curated versions of themselves on social media, it can be hard to know if we're getting to know the real person or a made-up persona. I also talk about how constantly seeking "likes" and "follows" online can affect our self-worth. I offer some simple steps to help reset and refocus on building genuine connections.
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Episode Gem:
“Attention is the commodity that everyone is seeking on these apps, and this is why I feel like it is starting to disrupt our ability to connect and to be real and to show up authentically and just be genuine.”
In this Episode:
- 0:40 The challenge of building relationships in a digital world.
- 2:22 The role of social media in shaping our authentic selves.
- 5:42 Social media - why it’s a blessing and a curse.
- 7:15 The pressure of creating more content.
- 10:45 How our phones can create a false sense of connection.
- 13:43 Falling into the trap of seeking attention and validation online.
- 20:53 My gentle reminder for you - the internet is NOT a REAL place.
- 22:37 Tips on how you can reset and reconnect with your authenticity.
- 31:39 How going outside can help create more genuine connections.
Links Mentioned (References in episode)
LITM Episode 15: Inspiration vs. Overwhelm
LITM Episode 28: Social Sharing Dilemma
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