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E157 - Why I Ditched Instagram for Substack

January 22, 20261 min read
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After years of showing up, creating content, and growing to eight thousand followers… I walked away from Instagram.

I didn’t rage-quit or make a dramatic announcement. I simply stopped, paid attention to my energy, and what I discovered changed everything.

In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened when I took a month off Instagram to test Substack and why I am not going back, for now.

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • What I noticed about my energy when I stopped using Instagram.

  • The surprising way Substack changed my creativity and mental health.

  • How this one shift completely transformed how I grow my business.

This isn’t just about social media. It’s about alignment, energy, and finding what truly feels like home in your business.


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Michelle Smit

Online business strategist & subconscious transformation coach

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