Just weeks before leaving for Israel, Ben Stone was hospitalized for nearly three weeks with mono and tonsillitis.

During his recovery, he stepped away from social media.

What started as a break from his phone became a complete change in perspective.

In this episode, Ben shares how disconnecting from social media helped him stop constantly comparing himself to others, become more present, reconnect with his Jewish heritage, and rediscover his love for baseball.

This isn't a conversation about deleting social media forever. It's about what can happen when you stop watching everyone else's life and start living your own.

If you've ever felt stuck in comparison, overwhelmed by social media, or disconnected from the people and passions that matter most, this episode is for you.

🎙️ In this episode:

Why Ben stepped away from social media
Recovering after three weeks in the hospital
The unexpected impact of a trip to Israel
How comparison steals your joy
Finding purpose beyond your phone
Rediscovering a love for baseball
Living more intentionally in a digital world

If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for new episodes every other Sunday as we explore how to build healthier relationships with technology and live more intentionally.

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