Ellen Matis - Getting Social with Social Media: Building Community Connections in a Digital Age

🎙️ Join Us for a New Episode of the Know Your FundaMENTALs Podcast! 🎙️

We’re excited to welcome Ellen Matis, Founder & Integrated Marketing Strategist at Hello Social Co.! 🌟

🔑 Main Topic: In this episode of the Know Your FundaMENTALs podcast, Kelly Berthold and Ellen Matis explore the intricate relationship between social media and mental health. They discuss how social media can both connect and isolate individuals, emphasizing the importance of real-life interactions and community engagement. Ellen shares her personal journey into community building and the challenges of volunteerism, while also providing practical tips for using social media intentionally and setting healthy boundaries. The conversation highlights the need for meaningful connections and the role of community in enhancing mental well-being.

💡 FundaMENTALs Ellen will explore:

• Social Media’s Mental Health Impact: How it can contribute to anxiety, burnout, and a loss of real-life connection.

• The Value of Community Connection: How in-person engagement fosters belonging, strengthens local ties, and enhances well-being.

• Finding Balance: Setting boundaries with social media and prioritizing meaningful offline relationships.

  Using Social Media Meaningfully: Harnessing social media to inspire real-life community engagement, promote even

Follow: Follow Ellen and learn more about her services on Instagram @elleloveslocal and @hellosocialco

Takeaways:

• Social media can create a false sense of connection.
• Real-life interactions are more fulfilling than online engagement.
• Community involvement can combat feelings of loneliness.

• Setting boundaries with social media is crucial for mental health.
• Intentional use of social media can enhance community connections.
• Volunteer burnout is a significant issue in many communities.
• Social media should be a tool for fostering real-life experiences.
• Creating a supportive community environment benefits everyone.
• Awareness of social media's impact can lead to healthier habits.

Chapters:

00:00 Exploring Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

09:30 Community Revitalization and Engagement

14:55 Volunteerism: Challenges and Opportunities

21:19 Setting Boundaries with Social Media

24:55 Creating a Healthy Social Media Environment

25:23 Understanding Technology's Impact on Mental Health

37:58Intentional Social Media Use and Community Connection

46:39Introduction to Wellbeing for Professional Moms

46:43Connecting Life, Family, and Career Fundamentals







About Me & the Podcast:

I’m Kelly Berthold, a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m passionate about helping others experience well-being and flourishing. I founded Know Your FundaMENTALs to make the science of flourishing accessible and practical for everyone, especially working moms. My goal is to simplify the core principles of well-being and help individuals and families integrate these foundational skills across all areas of life—parenting, relationships, careers, and personal growth.

Through my work, I connect the science and skills of flourishing with real-life applications, empowering people to live their most fulfilling lives. The Know Your FundaMENTALs podcast is where I have meaningful conversations with neighbors and community members about what truly matters to them. In each episode, I connect the science and skills of flourishing to personal experiences and key life lessons, offering practical wisdom on how to live more intentionally and thrive.




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