Episode 20

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21st Apr 2026

How Social Media Fuels Anxiety: And How to Take Your Power Back

I just came back to Instagram after taking a five year break, and today, I'm talking about how being back has affected my anxiety. If you're on social media in ANY capacity, this episode is for you. We're talking about WHY social media affects us and some practical tips for managing it so that you can enjoy more of the good and less of the bad.

Journal Prompts:

  1. Do you feel like you can show up as your authentic self on social media?
  2. Be honest, do you feel better or worse about yourself after scrolling, and why specifically?
  3. What things trigger you the most on social media, and how can you navigate that moving forward in a way that honors YOU?

Homework:

Before you pick up your phone, ask yourself..."Is there something in my real life I'd rather be doing right now?"

The Party On Podcast is a personal development, mindset focused show. Our goal is to bring the good things in life, like happiness and joy, back to the forefront. With topics like mindfulness, mental health and positive daily habits, we encourage you to live your best life, episode by episode.

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About the Podcast

The Party On Podcast: Finding The Joy In The Middle Of Life's Chaos
How to balance life's ups and downs, and start living on your own joyful terms.
Let’s face it, life isn’t always the party we thought it would be. So how to we find the JOY when we need it? And what if it’s up to us to create it? That’s where the party on podcast comes in. Our goal? To shine the proverbial disco light on the things that can make our lives easier, healthier, and a heck of a lot more FUN. So we can ENJOY the party we were all invited to, live our best lives, and dance like no one is watching.

Hi, I'm Allison. But my friends called me Alli. And I'm a self-proclaimed joy-a-holic. Does that mean I'm happy all the time? Nope! It just means I've learned how to prioritize seeking it, even when life gets hard. I fully believe that joy should be our baseline, and as we get older and life gets harder...we tend to lose our ability to access it. So here, we talk about how to find it again. We share tips on how to get through hard seasons, how to (finally) get the courage to pursue our dreams, how to stop worrying about what other people think of us, and so much more. In other words, we get all the pesky roadblocks out of the way so that joy can take centerstage, where it rightfully belongs. Just think of me as your personal hype girl. Disco ball and all.

So grab your headphones, go for a walk (because, dopamine) and have a listen. I promise you'll be inspired.

About your host

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Alli Aars

Alli is a podcaster, mother, and CEO of The Festive Farm Co. But honestly, none of those hats qualify her to host a podcast on JOY. Those qualifications come from experiencing life's ups and downs, a good solid therapist, and a God-given desire to spread the party wherever she goes. She also loves laughing and donuts (in that order).