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Disconnected in a Connected World...
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What if the most “connected” era is quietly starving our need for belonging? Jay takes a hard, honest look at how screens reshape attention, how comments replaced conversations, and why hearts can feel empty even when feeds look full. This isn’t tech-bashing; it’s a practical, human blueprint for getting your presence back.
We unpack sobering screen-time habits, the anxiety that flares when devices are out of reach, and the subtle ways “busy” becomes a shield that keeps us from people. Jay shares personal moments when someone chose to show up instead of send an emoji—and why those memories outlast any like or share. You’ll hear a simple rule to stop text threads from spiraling into confusion, plus the questions that turn small talk into real talk with friends, family, and coworkers.
The heart of the conversation is action. Jay lays out three challenges you can do today: make the call instead of the comment, show up with a small act of care instead of another heart emoji, and reclaim five hours this week with a one-hour-per-day phone diet. We also explore leadership that listens, meaningful eye contact, handshakes and appropriate hugs, and the reminder that moments—not metrics—define a life well lived. Technology remains a powerful tool, but belonging is built face to face.
Ready to trade dopamine hits for depth and turn access into intimacy? Press play, take one small step, and tell us who you’ll reach out to today. Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show, and share this episode with someone who could use a nudge toward real connection.
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Chapters
1. Disconnected in a Connected World... (00:00:00)
2. Framing The Connection Mission (00:00:11)
3. Tech Connection Vs Human Disconnection (00:00:29)
4. When Conversation Became Comments (00:02:36)
5. Screen Time Stats And Wake-Up Call (00:03:17)
6. Show Up: Presence Over Posts (00:05:18)
7. Busy As A Shield From People (00:07:10)
8. Phones, Anxiety, And Empty Feeds (00:09:20)
9. Validation Vs Belonging (00:12:19)
10. Parents, Kids, And Online Risk (00:14:52)
11. Three Practical Connection Challenges (00:17:38)
12. Beyond Emojis: Let Them Hear You (00:20:01)
13. Moments Matter More Than Metrics (00:22:20)
14. Airplane Mode And Eye Contact (00:24:39)
15. Handshakes, Hugs, And Real Presence (00:26:27)
16. A One-Hour-Per-Day Phone Diet (00:28:55)
17. Ask Better Questions, Build Depth (00:31:12)
18. Connection At Work And Leadership (00:33:21)
19. Many Channels, Less Connection (00:35:12)
20. AI Is Tool, Not Relationship (00:37:06)
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