In this episode, Kelsey  opens up about her decision to quit Instagram after years of struggling with social media addiction, self-comparison, and the pressure to present a picture-perfect life. She reflects on how the once-fun platform evolved into a space that fuelled insecurities, impacted her mental health, and shaped her experience of motherhood.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• How Instagram shaped her self-worth, body image, and perception of beauty

• Insight into the emotional complexity of situationships and romantic confusion

• Modern relationships, gender roles, and the importance of independence

• Pregnancy at 19 and feeling pressure to appear desirable and relevant online

• Tackling Reddit stories: messy relationships, situationships, emotional confusion.
  

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Jump to a chapter:

00:00 – Intro & Croaky Voice Vibes

00:28 – Breaking Up with Snapchat

01:45 – Feeling ‘Too Old’ for It All

03:44 – The Instagram Era Begins

05:25 – When Instagram Took Over

08:17 – Pregnancy, Insecurity & Influencers13:13 – The Moment Instagram Became Too Much

18:00 – Two Months Offline & Feeling Free

20:09 – Why She’ll Never Be a ‘Mumfluencer’

21:06 – Social Media & Self-Worth

22:32 – Advice Segment: Situationship Woes33:08 – Advice Segment: Controlling Husband

45:00 – Final Reflections & Sign-Off

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