31: Unraveling the Social Highlight Reel (with Natalie Franke)

We all know spending a few mindless minutes scrolling through social media can make you feel like you’re not enough—not beautiful enough, not thin enough, not successful enough, not a good enough mom or partner or friend. But what if we completely changed the way we used our socials? Instead of just consuming, what if we used them to *actually* connect with people? And instead of competing, what if we cheered each other on instead? Natalie Franke knows how life-giving that shift can be. Natalie is an entrepreneur and founded an organization called the Rising Tide Society, and their highest value is “community over competition.” (Hooray!) Natalie shares about her new book Built to Belong, along with some practical tips to take back your socials, use them to intentionally connect with other people, and bring some life back into your online—and offline—world.    * * *   Thanks to our episode sponsor and affiliate partner!   POLICYGENIUS | When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right. Head to https://policygenius.com right now to get started.   GROVE COLLABORATIVE | Fall scents are here, y’all. Spend $20 on your first order, and get a FREE Mrs. Meyers Gift Set! https://emilyley.com/grove   * * * GET EMILY’S LATEST BOOK! Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love is available now! * * * SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube * * * LET’S BE FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Emily Ley: Instagram | Facebook