I Quit Social Media For a Year. Here Is What Happened.

About a year ago, this started as a simple 30-day experiment: delete every social media app off the phone and go back to the old-school way of posting and scrolling — from a laptop, not a pocket. That 30-day experiment turned into a full year, and it's now just how life works. This episode isn't the typical "I quit social media and my life got better" story. It's an honest breakdown of both sides: the real gains — more creativity and productivity, a better mood from stepping away from algorithm-driven negativity, being fully present with the people in the room, and finally slowing down enough to get back into reading and writing — and the real costs — losing touch with relationships that lived entirely in Instagram DMs, missing major family news (finding out a cousin was pregnant only after she'd already had the baby), barely capturing any photos from a meaningful family trip because being present took priority, and missing the simple joy of seeing friends' good moments online. The conclusion: there's no one-size-fits-all answer, and a little friction might serve most people better than a full, cold-turkey cutoff. If you've ever thought about deleting your apps but wondered what you'd actually be giving up, this episode lays it all out. New episodes of Broken Traditions drop weekly. Follow so you don't miss one, and share this with someone weighing the same decision. If this episode hits home, leave us a rating and review, it's the biggest way you can help the show grow. Follow Broken Traditions wherever you listen, and find us on YouTube for the full video episode. Support the show: PayPal, Cash App, YouTube Super Chats, or become a Channel Member 📩 Email: [email protected] 💛 Support the show: www.brokentraditions.com Affiliate Partners & Tools Bark: Comprehensive parental controls to monitor and manage your family's digital exposure to the "Three S's." https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/c/6687714/1430413/17000?adname=affiliate_home_page Brick: A physical device that lets you "brick" your phone, removing addictive apps and helping you stay present. https://getbrick.com/?snowball=LERON81980