In today’s personal solo episode, I’m unpacking the real effects of digital burnout, overstimulation, and the constant noise we absorb from our screens. If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, creatively blocked, or just not yourself after endless scrolling… you’re not alone! I’m sharing my own journey with screen fatigue, the signs you might be missing, and how I’m resetting with micro digital detox habits without quitting social media completely. Plus, I’m giving you a 48-hour challenge that could change your relationship with your phone and your peace of mind.

📲 In this episode:
– The sneaky signs of digital burnout
– Why you’re still tired after “resting” on your phone
– Creative blocks, comparison traps & dopamine crashes
– How to reset your nervous system (without quitting your job)
– A real-talk challenge: 48 hours off social media
– Boundaries that protect your peace AND your creativity
– A love note to our parents: please stop sending 100 memes a day 😂

🎯 If you’re ready to reclaim your time, your focus, and your sense of self, hit play. Your most present, peaceful self is waiting on the other side of that screen!

👇 Take the digital detox challenge with me and let me know how it goes!

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Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Deepika Chopra — psychologist, scientist, and creator of the “Things Are Looking Up” optimism cards. We’re talking about what it actually means to be optimistic (spoiler: it’s not about being positive all the time), and how to build emotional resilience without bypassing the hard stuff. From redefining toxic positivity to managing motherhood, burnout, and healing in real-time, this episode is filled with science-backed tools, honest reflection, and real talk about living with intention, not perfection!
💬 In this episode:
– What optimism really is (and why it’s a muscle, not a personality trait)
– The difference between toxic positivity and grounded hope
– How to regulate your emotions when life feels overwhelming
– Small daily habits to rewire your brain toward joy
– Why emotional neutrality is underrated (and powerful)
– Finding meaning in chaos — from LA fires to life transitions
– Balancing identity, motherhood, and ambition without losing yourself
– The underrated magic of micro-moments, awe, and breathwork
✨ This one’s for my deep feelers, my recovering perfectionists, my moms, creators, and anyone learning how to stay soft in a sharp world!
🎙 Connect with Dr. Deepika Chopra (The Optimism Doctor):
Instagram: @drdeepikachopra
Website: www.drdeepikachopra.com
Shop the Cards: thingsarelookingup.co
Upcoming Book: The Power of Real Optimism – coming February 2026!
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We’re back with another solo episode of Similarly Different — and this one’s extra personal. 💌 Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on my real-time dating journey (yes, like right now), and what it’s like to open up after a long season of being happily single. From rediscovering feminine energy to catching myself before I self-sabotage, we’re talking the fear, the hope, and the giddy middle ground that comes with catching feelings after being hyper-independent for so long!
💬 In this episode:
– The honest truth about dating again after being solo for years
– What it means to feel emotionally safe with someone (and why that’s so rare)
– Navigating crushes, fear, and survival mode in love
– How to shift from guarded to grounded — without losing your standards
– Why feminine energy doesn’t mean weakness, and how to stop doing everything alone
– The “screen door vs. wall” mindset when letting someone new in
– How to tell if they’re part of your next chapter… or just a detour
✨ This one’s for my soft girl era babes, my healed & healing girlies, and anyone relearning how to trust love again.
🧠 Similarly Curious Segment:
Q: “How do you know if a new crush is a part of your next chapter or a distraction from it?”
We talk about intentional dating, emotional safety, and why not every relationship needs to last forever to be meaningful.
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