Carly Findlay

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Overwhelm – the perils of living what I am writing about.

August 28, 2016 Carly Findlay 18 Comments

There's a funny irony in writing this. I started writing this in mid July. I called for quotes, did some research and expected to knock this out in an evening – writing from personal experience is always quick. Then I got so overwhelmed that I couldn't finish it. I could feel the … [Read more...]

activism, advocacy, disability, social media, Uncategorized

Meeting Tara Moss and being empowered to tackle online abuse in real time.

July 3, 2016 Carly Findlay 6 Comments

This blog contains a censored naked photo and some aggressive language. I've posted the screen shots at the bottom of the blog so you can read the whole post and skip the nasty stuff. If you need to talk to someone about online abuse, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on … [Read more...]

activism, advocacy, social media, Uncategorized

Unplugged.

October 28, 2015 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Last month I took a Facebook break. I felt overwhelmed - with online and offline life. I just wanted to escape for a while. I felt suffocated, watched, pounced upon at times, argumentative, lost for and full of words simultaneously, and tired. So tired. (I want to write about … [Read more...]

social media, Uncategorized

Eight ways to use Instagram to build a strong chronic illness community.

October 4, 2015 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

I recently wrote about my love for Instagram - sharing advice from Jadah Sellner and showcasing my favourite accounts. I mentioned how much I love using Instagram to connect with others who have Ichthyosis.Instagram is an unlikely platform for forming a strong chronic illness … [Read more...]

chronic illness, social media, Uncategorized

Six Instagram accounts I love (plus an Instagram tip from me).

August 19, 2015 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

When I was at Problogger, I saw a speaker called Jadah Sellner who spoke about growing an instagram following. She had some great tips which are easy to implement. Her number one tip was to engage authentically with others. Jadah runs an account called Simple Green Smoothies - … [Read more...]

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The material on Tune into Radio Carly is copyright. The writing in this blog is by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Most photos in this blog are by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce without permission from Carly Findlay. This blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect those of my employers'. The information I provide about ichthyosis is mostly based on personal experiences. Please seek medical advice or counseling before trying any new treatments I've written about. Where stared, I use affiliate links on this blog. By clicking them, I receive a small percentage of the purchase.

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