211: Elizabeth Earnshaw: Thrive on Social Media: Transforming 'Shoulds' into Empowering Choices
Today With Elizabeth Earnshaw:
Today on The Inner Edit I am joined by Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trusted relationship teacher. She is also a business owner, an author, a podcast segment host, and a content creator…you might know her as @lizlistens.
Liz is one of the original Instagram therapists, but as the platform and algorithms have changed, so has her mindset about how she uses the space. Listen now to hear how Liz remains true to herself, trustworthy to her clients, and ethical in her career as a therapist while sharing her message online.
Pick It Apart
[2:33] Elizabeth shares why she decided to start her Instagram page and its aim of introducing therapy to people who might not realize what it is or how it can help.
[8:05] Elizabeth and Christie discuss how Instagram has changed, along with how (and why) Elizabeth continues to use the platform in ways that align with her values.
[18:24] Christie has an AHA moment, realizing that Instagram began to lose its appeal for her when it became something she “should” do.
[25:45] Christie asks Elizabeth her thoughts on the pressure put on creators with large platforms to take a stance on every issue in the world.
[32:55] Elizabeth explains how taking public stances as a therapist can limit what her clients feel comfortable sharing.
[40:51] Elizabeth speaks about taking care of herself and her nervous system responses to negative comments on social media by setting boundaries.
[41:33] Christie asks Tomi about how she responds to current events with her audience.
Christie Rocha's and Elizabeth Earnshaw's Ah-Ha Moments
“For years, I have always enjoyed [Instagram]. I've always liked it. And I think when it shifted to a ‘you should do this’ is when it starts feeling like ‘ugh’.” – Christie Rocha “Once it became the obligation to say things a specific way…that obligation took the joy away…I'm only going to [post] now when I feel like it's something I really want to say or I feel confident about it, and it's aligned with what feels good. And I'm really trying not to look at metrics.” – Elizabeth Earnshaw “[As a therapist], any [public] stance that you take can be read by your client…and that can limit the way they talk to you.” – Elizabeth Earnshaw “It's much more powerful to talk about what you believe instead of what you don't believe.” – Elizabeth Earnshaw
More About Elizabeth Earnshaw
Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, Clinical Fellow of the AAMFT, and the author of I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating the Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face in The Modern Age". She sees couples and trains therapists at A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a co-founder at Actually, a company focused on helping premarital couples have important conversations. She hosts a relationship advice segment on the iHeartRadio podcast, Good Risings, and creates relationship wellness content on Instagram @lizlistens.
Connect with Elizabeth Earnshaw
Website [https://abetterlifetherapy.com/]
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abetterlifetherapy/]
Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/abetterlifephilly/]
Connect with Christie!
Website [https://christierocha.com/]
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Other Shows Mentioned:
SS #177: Katie McDonald: Gaining a Competitive Edge Through Self-Care [https://christierocha.com/podcast/177-katie-mcdonald-gaining-a-competitive-edge-through-self-care/]
TIE #204: Kim Young: Building Genuine Influence: Strategies to Foster Authentic Connection with Your Audience [https://christierocha.com/podcast/204-kim-young-building-genuine-influence-strategies-to-foster-authentic-connection-with-your-audience/] TIE #207: Christie Rocha: How to Cope With Creator Burnout [https://christierocha.com/podcast/207-christie-rocha-how-to-cope-with-creator-burnout/] TIE #210: Chelsea Conners: Transforming Creative Ruts: The Breathwork Strategy for Digital Creators [https://christierocha.com/podcast/210-chelsea-connors-transforming-creative-ruts-the-breathwork-strategy-for-digital-creators/]
