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    In a powerful episode of The Chat by Real Estate Today, I sat down with 💬 social media strategist Ellen Bathgate to talk about something we don’t discuss enough in this industry:

    🧠 Mental Health & Social Media in Real Estate — The Conversation We’re Not Having (But Should Be)



    We celebrate just-sold stickers, awards, and auction day wins — but no one’s posting 



    “Hey, I lost 5 listings this week.”



    And that silence? 



    It’s impacting our mindset more than we realise.



    In a powerful episode of The Chat by Real Estate Today, I sat down with 💬 social media strategist Ellen Bathgate to talk about something we don’t discuss enough in this industry:



    📱 The emotional toll of what we consume


    🤯 The pressure to always perform


    😔 Why comparison is quietly burning us out



    Even if you’re going well, seeing someone else’s “highlight reel” can trigger FOMO, doubt, and pressure to do more. 



    But context matters — we all have different markets, different teams, different journeys.



    💡 So how do we take a step back, protect our mental health, and still show up online in a healthy way?


    Check out the whole podcast here.



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