The Digital Wellness Podcast

Cassie Widders

A podcast dedicated to all things internet culture and wellbeing! Your host is Cassie Widders, an ex-social media strategist turned certified digital wellbeing consultant, coach and speaker. She's on a mission to help individuals and organizations navigate the digital landscape, improve your overall wellbeing, and equip you with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-driven future.

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#25 Building Businesses Driven By Purpose with Ida Svenonius

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08/22/22 • 75 min

In today's episode, we're talking all about the future of business and the future of marketing, and why purpose is at the heart of that. I'm joined by Ida Svenonius who runs the change marketing agency Becoming, helping purpose-driven startups scale their business and become change leaders in their industry. From strategy to execution, she supports startups with brand, traction and culture to take their impact to the next level.

Ida started as a filmmaker, studied social anthropology at the University of Cambridge, worked in the tech startup scene in London and Berlin, and developed a deep passion for digital marketing and startups.

At the core, she is deeply curious about what drives human behaviour - and what that means for the business world.
We dive into how she found her purpose, what a business driven by purpose actually looks like, and why it's a necessity for businesses in today's world to have their purpose front and centre of everything they do in order to succeed.
Ida also shares what she would say to skeptics when talking about profit and purpose going hand in hand, as well as what it would look like if everyone approached business in this way.
We end the conversation with Ida sharing her advice to help business owners build a business driven by purpose.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Learn more about Ida and Becoming: https://www.becomingimpact.com
Follow Becoming on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomingimpact/
Connect with Ida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isvenonius/
Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/
Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/

ABOUT CASSIE
Cassie is an ex-social media strategist turned certified digital wellbeing consultant, coach and speaker. She's on a mission to help individuals and organizations navigate the digital landscape, improve your overall wellbeing, and equip you with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-driven future.
Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk/
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/
Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/

#60 Parenting in the Digital Age with Luna El Khaldy

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07/25/23 • 69 min

I had the pleasure of chatting with Luna of Undistracted Parenting, an expert in the digital wellbeing space for parents!

We had a fantastic conversation all about parenting in the digital age, discussing:

Luna's background and how she found herself being passionate about this topic
Why parenting is more challenging in the digital age, with examples of the challenges parents are facing with their kids online lives today
And crucially, how they can overcome these challenges
Luna shares her advice for first-time parents and those already parenting pre-teens and teens when it comes to digital devices

And yes, I do randomly talk about Love Island in this episode!
I hope you enjoy the chat, and do share the episode on social media if you feel it'll be of value to others!

ABOUT LUNA
Luna is the co-founder and co-host of the Middle East’s leading Arabic parenting podcast, Mishbilshibshib. Through the podcast, Luna and her cohost discuss the latest research on the psychology of parenting with the aim of raising awareness on positive, conscious, and peaceful parenting. With most parenting information available globally being in English, she strives to shed light on this knowledge in Arabic and through the lens of an Arab sociocultural perspective.
Luna obtained her Master of Science in Psychology, with a focus on Cyberpsychology in 2022. Her thesis, titled Digitally parenting preteens in the UAE: A cross-cultural qualitative study, explored the gaps in research surrounding digital parenting in the Middle East, uncovered new findings, and proposed future research recommendations. The findings of her study can inform policymakers, psychologists, educators, and coaches in creating the much-needed support systems for digital parents.
Luna is also a certified digital wellbeing coach (ICF-approved Consciously Digital program), and a Transformational Parenting Coach (Jai Institute). With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Luna works with parents and adolescents to help them find balance in their tech-saturated lives by seeking digital wellbeing. She strives to provide parents with supportive strategies to help them digitally parent their children in the modern era. Her passion for the topic stems from her learnings with her own two adolescent children.
Luna will be launching a new initiative named Undistracted Parenting in October 2023, where she will focus on the challenges parents face, and will provide a platform to present research on the topic to parents, policymakers, and changemakers to raise a new generation of mindful digital citizens.
Follow Luna on Instagram: @undistractedparenting https://www.instagram.com/undistractedparenting/
And watch this space for the launch of her website and podcast!

#11 Humanity's Greatest Challenge with Nick Smallman

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05/16/22 • 72 min

No, this episode is not about climate change. It's about information online - misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. But the reason we argue it's humanity's greatest challenge is that we cannot solve some of the greatest challenges of our time, like climate change, without the correct information. We cannot solve these challenges while misinformation is spread, while there is no way of knowing whether what we're reading is fact or not, and while propaganda prevails.
The result of what we are consuming is, we believe, one of today's greatest challenges.
Whether that is unintentional mistakes such as inaccurate statistics, translations, or when satire is taken seriously, to fabricated or deliberately manipulated content, intentionally created conspiracy theories or rumors, or a deliberate change of context, date, or time of genuine content, this topic is the problem we as a society need to solve if we are to progress.

This is the third installment of my 5-part series with Nick exploring our relationship with our phones and social media in an attempt to solve this extraordinarily human problem.
Nick Smallman is the founder and CEO of Working Voices. He has been at the top of his profession for two decades and in recent years has turned his attention to the perilous relationship between humans and technology.
Over the last 20 years, Nick has developed more than 50 courses, workshops, and seminars in all areas of human communication. He has lectured at the London Business School and Columbia Business School and counts some of the world’s most successful companies as his clients such as JP Morgan, Sony Music, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock. He works with politicians on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as with charities and non-profit organisations, and enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs.
I hope you find this episode valuable!
Learn more about Nick: https://yourlifeonsocialmedia.com
Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickSmallman
Join Nick's workshop in London: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-social-media-is-ruining-your-life-and-what-to-do-about-it-tickets-176355412787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Learn more about Cassie: www.cassiewidders.co.uk
Follow Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_widders
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: @cassie-widders
Rabbit Hole: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rabbit-hole/id1507423923

#46 Is Social Media Distorting Our Perception of Healthy Living? with Thalia Tourikis

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01/31/23 • 69 min

One juicy podcast interview just wasn't enough, so I am back with health and wellness blogger Thalia of Notes by Thalia! I’m so excited to have her back as we dive deeper to discuss whether or not social media is distorting our perception of healthy living!
We cover:

Toxic trends on social media, such as the "what I eat in a day" trend.
Why these trends are toxic and dangerous.
Why we as a culture are seeing social media as a genuine health source, or at the very least, a well-being guide that we can trust.
Thalia does some myth-busting around what health and wellbeing really is.
I ask her whether or not she thinks influencers, coaches, online brands etc do enough to clarify that this is not medical advice, and how they could do more/be held accountable?
And finally, Thalia shares how people can better equip themselves to differentiate between real sound health advice and simple trends on social media.

I hope you enjoy hearing Thalia and having her back on the podcast, I definitely did!
Listen to Thalia's first podcast episode here:
Episode 19: Instagram and The Wellness Industry: Is It Toxic? with Thalia Tourikis
Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-self-podcast/id1606710402?i=1000569596405
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DY8jpDKWBoAPen9pYuA7Z?si=a1b4eef781454400

ABOUT THALIA
Thalia is the founder of Notes by Thalia, a personal wellness blog that promotes a healthy work-life balance; one where productivity and self-care can work side by side and you don’t need to sacrifice one over the other.
Through her weekly blog posts, Thalia encourages her readers to mindfully navigate and balance their day through sustainable productivity tips and holistic self-care practices, so they can find a moment of calm in a busy world.

For more realistic wellness tips and self-care ideas, you can find her on Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok all under @notesbythalia.
For more insight into her well-being journey and everything in between, head over to her blog; notesbythalia.com
And for a moment of calm straight to your inbox every Wednesday, you can sign up for her newsletter at notesbythalia.com/subscribe

The book that Thalia mentioned in the show: The Gospel of Wellness by Rina Raphael

#51 Is 13 too young to be on social media?

The Digital Wellness Podcast

03/14/23 • 36 min

A few weeks back US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still “developing their identity.”

Today, I want to discuss that viral interview in more detail and have an open, honest conversation about whether or not kids under the age of 13 should be on social media!
This is the CNN interview with US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/29/health/surgeon-general-social-media/index.html
Research mentioned in the podcast
Children and parents: Media use and attitudes report 2019: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/190616/children-media-use-attitudes-2019-report.pdf
Tweens, Teens, and Phones: What Our 2019 Research Reveals: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/articles/tweens-teens-and-phones-what-our-2019-research-reveals

Sharing too soon? Children and social media apps: https://mottpoll.org/reports/sharing-too-soon-children-and-social-media-apps
MRIs show screentime linked to lower brain development in preschoolers: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/04/health/screen-time-lower-brain-development-preschoolers-wellness/index.html
Raised on Porn: https://raisedonporn.com/
Cyberbullying: Twenty Crucial Statistics for 2023: https://www.security.org/resources/cyberbullying-facts-statistics/
Children, Screens and Obesity: https://www.childrenandscreens.com/findings/obesity/
Is TikTok Causing Tics in Teens Girls? https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tiktok-causing-tics-in-teen-girls/

#47 It's Time For A New Chapter

The Digital Wellness Podcast

02/07/23 • 12 min

After all these years, I’m hanging up my hat as a social media strategist. It’s been a fantastic journey, but I’m so excited for this next phase to solely concentrate on digital wellbeing as a consultant and coach!
Today's episode dives into my reasons for this, and looks back at the amazing journey I've had the pleasure of being on for over 8 years.
It outlines what is next for me, and what this means for you.
While there are a lot of changes happening, there is a lot of things that are still going to be the same.

This is still going to be a place where we discuss internet culture, the positives and the negatives. I will always talk to people and express both sides of the coin in my content, because I wholeheartedly believe that the only realistic way forward is to learn to use and live with technology in a healthy and balanced way.
I’ll talk about some of the negatives in order to raise awareness, and I’ll talk about some of the positives in order to inspire hope for real change.

So if you want to learn how to navigate the digital landscape, improve your overall wellbeing or those you love, work with, or teach, and equip yourself and others with the tools necessary to thrive in a tech-centered future, do stick around.
Moving forward I’ll be working with companies and leaders, schools and educators and parents and carers, all of whom want to incorporate more digital wellbeing into their organisation and team, curriculum, students, children or young adults, or their own life.

Again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me during my many years working in social media. I do hope you’ll stick around and follow me on this journey further into digital wellbeing.

Changes will slowly be happening over the next few weeks, but do reach out by email or DM if you want to know more or are interested in anything I’ve spoken about here.
I’m so excited for this next phase of going all in with such an important subject!
LINKS
Episode #1 How Did I Get Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-self-podcast/id1606710402?i=1000553264196
Episode #3 The Highs and Lows of the Online Business World: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-self-podcast/id1606710402?i=1000554793623
Consciously Digital: https://www.consciously-digital.com/

#14 A Different Conversation About Social Media and Mental Health with Nick Smallman

The Digital Wellness Podcast

06/06/22 • 60 min

I'm back with Nick Smallman for the 4th installment of our 5-part series, exploring our relationship with, and dependency on, our phones and social media.
In today's episode, Nick and I are talking about social media and mental health, but perhaps not on the topics most of us are used to hearing on this subject.
We chat about online bullying and harassment; 'the victims and victimizers'.
We talk about information overload, and the need to have an opinion and use your voice.
We dive into body image in the metaverse, parasocial relationships, and the impact of visibility.
It was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy it!
Nick Smallman is the founder and CEO of Working Voices. He has been at the top of his profession for two decades and in recent years has turned his attention to the perilous relationship between humans and technology.
Over the last 20 years, Nick has developed more than 50 courses, workshops, and seminars in all areas of human communication. He has lectured at the London Business School and Columbia Business School and counts some of the world’s most successful companies as his clients such as JP Morgan, Sony Music, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock. He works with politicians on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as with charities and non-profit organisations, and enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Learn more about Nick: https://yourlifeonsocialmedia.com
Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickSmallman
Learn more about Cassie: www.cassiewidders.co.uk
Follow Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_widders
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: @cassie-widders
Some resources that may help you if you feel social media is affecting your mental health or general wellbeing:
Great Resources: https://yourlifeonsocialmedia.com/resources/
Help for Online Bullying: https://www.cybersmile.org/advice-help
Online Mental Health: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/online-mental-health/about-online-mental-health/
Make Social Media Work For (Rather Than Against) Your Mental Health: https://paintedbrain.org/mental-health/make-social-media-work-for-rather-than-against-your-mental-health/
How To Look After Your Mental Health Online with Jo Hooper: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-self-podcast/id1606710402?i=1000556244503

#37 The Future of Digital Wellbeing with Katie Brockhurst

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11/15/22 • 71 min

Today I am joined by Katie Brockhurst, a social media consultant, digital well-being coach, and author of the Social Media For A New Age books. And when you get two people who work in this field together, you know it's going to be a juicy and in-depth conversation! Katie and I talk all about social media, its future, and where digital well-being fits into all of that.
We cover:

Katie's story and how she got into this field, and her growing interest in digital wellbeing
The future of social media - our thoughts on where it's heading, and what we think is exciting, and worrying, with these trends
The shadow side of social media
Digital wellbeing - what is it, how it helps, and why it's needed
The future of the digital wellness space
Katie shares her tips to help you start enjoying a healthier relationship with social media
And finally, she shares what you can do to prepare for the future of social media if you use it to market yourself or your business

I absolutely loved this conversation, and I hope you do too!
ABOUT KATIE
An award-winning content creator with over twenty years of experience in the field, she works with spiritual authors and influencers to help them manage their online presence successfully, in a way that feels good. In 2020, she studied digital wellbeing (ICF/Dip) to answer growing concerns around mental health and wellbeing when using social media.
To learn more, read Katie’s latest articles and insight at https://www.socialmediaforanewage.substack.com
The Future of Digital Wellness by Mark Ostach: https://markostach.com/the-future-of-digital-wellness-mark-ostach/
Influencer Creep by Sophie Bishop: https://reallifemag.com/influencer-creep/

#19 Instagram and The Wellness Industry - Is It Toxic? with Thalia Tourikis

The Digital Wellness Podcast

07/11/22 • 55 min

Today's episode is a juicy one! I'm chatting to wellness blogger Thalia Tourikis all about Instagram and The Wellness Industry, and we're asking the question 'is it toxic'?
Thalia is the founder of Notes by Thalia, a personal wellness blog that promotes a healthy work-life balance; one where productivity and self-care can work side by side and you don’t need to sacrifice one over the other. Through her weekly blog posts, Thalia encourages her readers to mindfully navigate and balance their day through sustainable productivity tips and holistic self-care practices, so they can find a moment of calm in a busy world.

In this podcast episode, we dive into Thalia's story of becoming passionate about self-care, but also what that meant for her when she didn't fit the ideal wellness aesthetic she was seeing on social media.

We talk about the wellness industry as a whole; how much it's worth, how fast it's grown, and how it has evolved over the years. But also, how Instagram has influenced, and capitalised, on that evolution.

We talk about the #thatgirl trend on TikTok and Instagram, and dive deeper into the toxic culture online when it comes to wellbeing.

Thalia opens up about what she feels wellness really means, and shares her tips to help you practice self-care in a way that works for you, and not just what you see on Instagram as "the right way".

And finally, we finish on what Thalia thinks the future holds for the wellness industry and the culture of wellbeing and self-care on Instagram.

I absolutely loved this conversation with Thalia, I hope you will too!

Learn more about Thalia: https://notesbythalia.com
Follow Thalia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notesbythalia/
Follow Thalia on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/notesbythalia/
Learn more about Cassie: www.cassiewidders.co.uk
Follow Cassie on Instagram: @cassie_widders
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: @cassie-widders

#30 Making Social Media Work For You with Lucy Grimwade

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09/26/22 • 63 min

Today I am joined by the lovely Lucy Grimwade. Outside of her 9-5, Lucy partners with go-getting, ambitious, and career-driven Future Female Leaders to help them develop, establish and grow their personal brands so they can make an impact, earn more money and amplify their voices.
She also hosts her own podcast - TALK FEMALE FRIDAY, a podcast that is focused on empowering women who want more from their work worlds.
In this episode, Lucy and I have a good honest chat about how we feel about social media, the pressure and the rules, and discuss how to make social media work for you.
Lucy shares how she got sucked into the common traps business owners find themselves in when it comes to marketing their business. We chat about why she felt she needed to do it differently; what steps she put in place to start making social media work for her, and what her relationship with social media looks like now.
We also dive into topics such as being a woman in tech, how social media has helped in the coaching industry's recent boom, and what the positive and negative consequences of that are.
We wrap it up with Lucy sharing her advice for anyone who wants to make social media work for them!

I hope you enjoy this conversation!
Learn more about Lucy: https://lucygrimwade.com/
The Talk Female Friday Podcast: https://lucygrimwade.com/podcast/
Follow Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucygrimwade/
Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygrimwade/
CONNECT WITH CASSIE
Learn more about Cassie: https://cassiewidders.co.uk
Follow Cassie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassie_widders/
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-widders/

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