EP 67: Touch Grass, Save Your Sanity

About this episode

Jenna discusses the impact of AI and social media on burnout and emphasizes the importance of real-life connections.

Episode 67: Touch Grass, Save Your Sanity Social media feels heavier than ever, AI content is everywhere, and many designers are starting 2026 already burnt out. In this episode, Jenna reflects on burnout, growing up between analog and digital worlds, and why the solution to AI fatigue is not more tools, but more real life connection. This is an honest conversation about stepping back from the scroll, using AI intentionally, and prioritizing human experience in a tech-saturated world. Instead of chasing algorithms or sharing everything publicly, Jenna explains why she is choosing a more intentional approach to visibility, community, and business this year. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why posting daily on social media is unsustainable long term How AI saturation is changing how content feels online Why “2026 is the new 2016” resonates right now The difference between using AI as a tool versus letting it consume your life Why in‑person industry events matter more than ever How collaboration is helping firms stay resilient Where AI actually saves time inside a design business Updates on the AI Certificate Program and upcoming open enrollment classes This episode is a reminder…

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Gaidusek

Topics covered

• burnout
• AI fatigue
• social media
• human connection
• intentional visibility
• collaboration
• design business

Keywords

• burnout
• AI content
• social media
• human experience
• visibility
• collaboration
• design business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AI Certificate Program, Swink Social, IDS Charleston

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