175: Stop Burning Out! How Social Media Managers Can Reduce Overwhelm & Save Their Sanity

175: Stop Burning Out! How Social Media Managers Can Reduce Overwhelm & Save Their Sanity

Author: The Two Lauras September 23, 2025 Duration: 25:38

Burnout isn’t something anyone wants to experience, but unfortunately, a lot of us have been there – especially freelance social media managers. From marketing your own business, to the client juggle, to all the different platforms and tools, running a business is no piece of cake. However, there are things you can do to prevent burnout, which we’re diving into in today’s episode!

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • What tends to cause burnout in freelance social media managers
  • 3 ideas of things you could try in order to reduce overwhelm
  • Our new tool, Hubsy, and how it could help you
  • What a “JFDI” attitude is and why sometimes it’s the best thing for saving your sanity!


Check out the full show notes here!


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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