We’re back with another episode in our Friendship Series — and today we’re getting real about something most of us have experienced (and maybe haven’t fully unpacked): how social media can seriously mess with our friendships. From getting randomly blocked to spiraling after not being tagged in a story, we’ve been there. In this episode, we talk about the little ways Instagram and TikTok can make us feel left out, jealous, or just plain confused. We also dive into the difference between real-life connection and that highlight-reel pressure, and share how we’re learning to stay grounded in real friendship — not just online validation. If you’ve ever side-eyed a post and thought, “Wait, were they all hanging out without me?” — this one’s for you.
In this episode of the Call Your Mom Podcast, we cover:
💭 Why watching your friends' posts can make you feel low-key left out (hello, FOMO)
🧊 The weirdness of being randomly blocked... and how to not take it personally
🎉 Why social media makes us feel like we need a friend group that’s constantly on vacation
📲 Generational differences — aka why birthday posts are a thing (and why some of us still text like it's 2012)
💬 Why memes and DMs aren't really the same as checking in with someone IRL
🧠 The guilt, the comparison, the assumptions — and how to fight back with real connection
💡 Simple ways to prioritize deeper friendships off the apps
✨ Real Talk Reminder: Social media is a tool — not your friendship thermometer. Let’s normalize being intentional and real, not just reactive and curated.