Liz challenges the popular belief that social media is harming our mental health — and asks a deeper question instead: what if it’s simply revealing where our identity is fragile? In this episode, she explores why stepping away from discomfort may feel like self-care, but often leads to a smaller life. Liz breaks down emotional capacity, comparison, and avoidance, and explains how expanding your ability to interpret and feel creates real power — on and off social media.

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