Show Notes
EP 55. Social media has become such a constant in our lives that we may not realize just how much our nervous systems get activated from the pressure to consume, compare, create, and stay visible online. I am joined by coach and author Cara Chace to explore the hidden ways social media can affect our nervous systems, creativity, and overall well-being. After years building a successful digital marketing agency, and an earlier career in law enforcement, Cara found herself facing chronic health issues that ultimately forced her to question whether the way we use social media is sustainable. Together, we discuss burnout, boundaries, self-trust, and why creating a business (and a life) that protects your energy may be one of the most important investments you can make. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone who simply feels emotionally drained after scrolling, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on how to use social media more intentionally.
In this episode:
- How social media burnout can affect your nervous system, creativity, and overall health
- The surprising health realization that made Cara completely rethink her relationship with social media
- How to build a business without relying on constant posting and content creation
- The hidden cost of constantly consuming other people's ideas, and how it impacts your own creativity
- Simple phone habits you can start this week to create healthier boundaries with your phone and social media
- Cara's philosophy for staying visible online without living on the apps
- The signs you could be stuck on the "content treadmill"
Resources:
Cara Chace's website: www.carachace.com
Cara's book (releasing September 2026): The Social Media Burnout Cure
Get Cara's Free Monthly Guide: The Productivity Rebellion
Follow Cara on Instagram: @carachace
Guest Bio:
Cara Chace is an author and burnout coach helping women entrepreneurs build sustainable, anti-hustle businesses without trashing their nervous systems. She built what she wishes she'd had when she burned out — because the planners, the productivity hacks, and the color-coded calendars left her more exhausted and more behind than when she started. She's the host of the Ditch the Chaos podcast, the forthcoming author of The Social Media Burnout Cure (September 2026), and a 10-year entrepreneur who runs her business from home with margin, intention, and a deep aversion to hustle culture.
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