Disconnected: The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Human Connection - with Shannon Algeo

The Spiritually Sassy Show

Are you missing out on meaningful moments and genuine human connection because you’re obsessed with your phone? Sah is joined by best-selling author and psychologist Shannon Algeo to delve into smartphone addiction and its impact on in-person connections and personal fulfillment.

They chat about…

1. How smartphones detract from meaningful face-to-face interactions.

2. The neurological and psychological effects of smartphone use.

3. Boredom as a crucial catalyst for creativity, in contrast with the constant distraction of smartphones.

4. The dark side of technology, including its commodification of attention and its implications for mental health.

5. Fear of rejection and the desire to belong

6. The concept of loneliness as an invisible illness exacerbated by reliance on smartphones.

7. The role of community and relationships in spiritual development.

…and more!

Shannon Algeo (he/him), MA, AMFT, APCC, is a psychotherapist, public speaker, author of Trust Your Truth, and meditation teacher. He is known by millions of people around the world for sharing his life experiences in ways that land in the hearts, minds, and bodies of individuals who are seeking to learn, grow, deepen, and heal. His popular podcast SoulFeed features interviews with iconic cultural and spiritual leaders like Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Sonya Renee Taylor, and more. As a therapist, Shannon works with clients to heal patterns of trauma so they can show up in the world with power, presence, and purpose.

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