What Social Media Is Quietly Teaching Me About Life and Boundaries

This week, Sheila opens up about her long and complicated history with social media, from deleting Facebook after her divorce to eventually working at Meta and finding herself back online again. Now, as a creator, she shares the lessons, surprises, and self-reflection that come with living online. Sheila talks about the good she sees in the social space, the pressure of the algorithm, and the importance of setting boundaries so social media feels supportive, not overwhelming. This episode is an honest look at how to use social media in a way that actually feels good because everything in our lives should feel good. Chapters00:00 - Sheila's messy history with social media02:00 - How social media creates real-world opportunities05:00 - Why Sheila refuses to chase the algorithm07:30 - Boundaries, privacy, and what you do not have to share09:30 - Using social mindfully as your personal brandFOR MORE SHEILA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkwith_sheila/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallTalkWithSheilaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wWNmpNuoA9grBPHRVXNGGGet your FREE “Is It Me or My Cycle?” Guide: https://meormycycle.smalltalkwithsheila.comKEYWORDS:social media boundaries, healthy social media use, authenticity online, TikTok algorithm, TikTok beginner, deleting Facebook, rebuilding after divorce, social media anxiety, content creator life, personal growth, online confidence, digital wellbeing, online identity, using social media mindfully, finding your voice, creator burnout, social media reflection, Small Talk with Sheila