Episode 36: An Update on My Social Media Detox & How to Create Boundaries With Toxic Distractions, Numbing, & Unhealthy Coping Tactics

<p>Today's episode is a real-time update on my own social media detox and how what started as a pause revealed a deeper need.</p> <p>I also lay out a practical framework for you to use in identifying the distractions, numbing, or unhealthy coping tactics in your life and how to replace them with the life-giving, soul-nourishing things you actually crave.</p> <p>We cover:</p> <p>1. What my own detox revealed about my use of social media</p> <p>2. A roadmap for how to pinpoint areas in your own life that might need a detox</p> <p>3. Healthy ways to escape, soothe, or find comfort</p> <p>4. What is the difference between a fast and a detox? </p> <p>5. Can I find a healthy balance with certain "distractions"?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors:  </p> <p>Organifi —Go <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYOrganifi" target="_blank">to www.organifi.com/bestof<u>you</u></a> and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.</p> <p>Brooklinen—Visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TSFNBrooklinen"><u>Brooklinen.com</u></a> today and use code BESTOFYOU to save.</p> <p>Hiya Health—Visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYHiyaHealth" target="_blank"><u>hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU </u></a>and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Also in this series: <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-35-change-is-hard-why-we-all-need-to-detox-from-unhealthy-dependencies-from-time-to-time/" target="_blank">Episode 35: Change is Hard—Why We All Need to Detox From Unhealthy Dependencies From Time to Time</a></p> <p>Please leave your questions about this topic here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3N7QByNr1lLxXtAxPQG2DlbTQnCtLvp86RfWSxdkX-puz7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">Detox Question Doc</a></p> <p>For more on how to "Start with Yes" see Chapter 6 of <a href="https://a.co/d/fVTFefz" target="_blank">The Best of You</a>, by Dr. Alison Cook</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-36-how-to-create-boundaries-with-toxic-distractions-numbing-unhealthy-coping-tactics/" target="_blank">Find a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten </p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik  </p> <p><em>While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.</em></p>

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