The Wiggle Room

THE SOCIAL MEDIA TRAP: When Perfection is a Lie & Life Falls Apart

Matt Labozetta

What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly shifts beneath you?

Social media makes it easy to share the best moments—the wins, the milestones, the picture-perfect snapshots of life. But what about the moments that can’t be edited, the ones that shake your foundation and force you to rebuild?

In this deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, Laura Colosio opens up about navigating one of the most challenging seasons of her life. While appearing strong and put-together online, behind the scenes, she was facing unexpected heartbreak, single motherhood, and the pressure to keep showing up even when she felt like disappearing.

But this episode isn’t just about what happened. It’s about:
- The emotional weight of social media perfection & why we feel the need to wear a mask
- How to stay authentic when the world expects a curated version of you
- Rebuilding after life takes an unexpected turn & rediscovering self-worth

What do you do when your reality no longer matches the image you present to the world? How do you pick up the pieces while still being watched?

This isn’t a story about blame—it’s about resilience. It’s about finding clarity, healing, and strength in the most unexpected places.

🎧 Listen now—because sometimes, the most powerful transformations come from the most painful breakdowns.

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