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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 41 MIN

Logging Off to Tune In: Macie’s Honest Break from Social Media.

from This Dog Podcast Could Have Been An Email · host Melanie Newman

In this month’s episode, we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with but rarely talk about honestly: stepping away from social media. Over the Christmas break, we take time to slow down, log off, and re‑focus, and this episode is all about what that really looks and feels like.  Macie talks in depth about her own challenges when she stopped posting. What led her to take a break, the fears that came up around being “invisible” online, and how that decision affected her mental health, her work, and her relationships. We’ll also explore how stepping back from the scroll has helped us reconnect with our real communities, sharing our knowledge in person, being more present with our clients, our dogs, and the people we love, and finding joy in moments that never make it to a feed. Joining you this month are: Melanie Newman, founder of Melanie Newman Salon Essentials and the reason your dog’s hair looks better than yours. Zach Douglas, one of Australia’s favourite pet stylists by day and checking it twice by night. Jacqie Giggins,  Gundog Specialist, my wit is my superpower! Macie Pisa, USA top pet groomer and your furry best friends, best friend. Together, we’re unpacking the pressures of always being “on,” why it’s okay to step away, and how taking a social media break can help you re‑align with who you are. Connect with Mel Youtube- https://youtube.com/@melanienewmansalonessentials?si=DQQNIc9DiEXDvGzy Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/melanienewman_salonessentials/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MelanieNewmanSalon/

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