Do I Really Hate Social Media… or Do I Just Hate Feeling Like I’m Losing?

An honest talk about visibility, comparison, and why showing up online feels so complicated. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking a question I’ve been wrestling with for a while now: Do I actually hate social media… or do I hate the version of myself I become when I’m not getting the results I want? In this episode, I talk through: Why social media feels more like a performance than a creative space The difference between creating art and presenting art The burnout that comes from forcing yourself into formats that don’t fit How comparison works both ways — destructive and inspirational The real fear behind “I don’t feel like posting” Why visibility has become an unhealthy measure of success What Issa Rae’s comment about not feeling successful woke up in me Why I keep wrestling with wanting results I don’t even fully define How to redefine “results” in a way that actually honors your creativity The tug-of-war between authenticity and algorithm alignment Why depth is my love language — and why that makes social feel complicated The reminder that God can’t reward the version of me I pretend to be online 🌱 Join the Eat From My Art community If this episode hit home — if it challenged you, resonated with you, or gave language to something you’ve been silently feeling — come join the EFMA community. This is where we talk about creativity, identity, obedience, and what it really takes to build a life from your art. Become a paid subscriber to pull up to the next conversation →https://eatfrommyart.substack.com/