In this episode, I dive into the double-edged sword that is our phones.

On one hand, they offer incredible convenience, but on the other, they can harm our personal connections and relationships.

I talk about how phones can become addictive, distract us from real-life interactions, and even affect the quality of our relationships—especially for younger generations.

I share my thoughts on the importance of being present, fostering deeper connections, and finding balance between embracing technology and nurturing the people around us.

Let’s explore how we can create more meaningful interactions and bring creativity back into our lives.

Key Points

• Overuse of phones hinders connections.

• Presence lost to smartphone screens.

• Social scrolling can numb the soul.

• Phones vs. personal goals for youth.

• Intimacy matters more than screentime.

Best Quotes

01:57 - 02:01

• "The number one thing the phone takes away from in our lives is personal connection."

03:19 - 03:29

• "The trap of social media scrolling is, is deadening. I mean, our souls just leave our body during this experience."

04:11 - 04:18

• "But if I'm learning incessantly, I'm not taking a break to think, I'm not taking you a break to actually be present where I'm at."

09:43 - 09:49

• "There's nothing lonelier than than sitting with this phone because it's just you and it."

12:55 - 13:03

• "Nothing can replace the connection we feel between each other. Nothing can replace how we feel when we're laughing with friends in person."

It Really Is That Damn Phone.