Breaking Up with the Algorithm: Why I Finally Left Instagram

26/10/2025 46 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

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 beautyInsight into the emotional complexity of situationships and romantic confusionModern relationships, gender roles, and the importance of independencePregnancy at 19 and feeling pressure to appear desirable and relevant onlineTackling Reddit stories: messy relationships, situationships, emotional confusion.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, leave a review, or come say hi over on the pod’s Instagram (I promise I’m using it differently now).Jump to a chapter:00:00 – Intro & Croaky Voice Vibes00:28 – Breaking Up with Snapchat01:45 – Feeling ‘Too Old’ for It All03:44 – The Instagram Era Begins05:25 – When Instagram Took Over08:17 – Pregnancy, Insecurity & Influencers13:13 – The Moment Instagram Became Too Much18:00 – Two Months Offline & Feeling Free20:09 – Why She’ll Never Be a ‘Mumfluencer’21:06 – Social Media & Self-Worth22:32 – Advice Segment: Situationship Woes33:08 – Advice Segment: Controlling Husband45:00 – Final Reflections & Sign-OffFollow us on Instagram @whatsthereason.pod to keep up with all things girlhood, womanhood, and everything in between 🎙️This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au [email protected]