6 Months Without Instagram Changed Everything About Me

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The Bloomers Podcast

Amr Gohar

62 episodes

6 days ago

A self-help and stream of consciousness podcast focused on bringing you relatable content and advice about life, mental health, and struggles we face as people with the help of guests or on my own. 🌸 💜 "The Bloomers Podcast" on all platforms and social media!

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6 Months Without Instagram Changed Everything About Me

The Bloomers Podcast

29 minutes 11 seconds

3 months ago

6 Months Without Instagram Changed Everything About Me

I had a social media addiction and strong compulsion to use Instagram for the majority of my life, but on January 9th, 2025 after using Instagram daily for almost 12 years, I finally decided to delete it. In this video I talk about everything that has changed in the last 6 months without using Instagram. Full episode on YouTube and all streaming platforms at "The Bloomers Podcast" 🌸💜My info: https://linktr.ee/thebloomerspodcast

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 intro

0:31 the descent of instagram: 2011-25

4:04 relationships and social skills became stronger

8:34 less anger after deleting instagram

11:12 picking up new hobbies and interests

13:32 being bored and deeply grateful

15:37 social media wants to keep you “on” all the time 18:55 feeling FOMO

20:39 missing out on trends

22:16 DO NOT take a “break” from IG

22:35 FOMO relationships

24:53 bringing back natural excitement into life

27:10 outro

recorded July 8th 2025