In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Georgia and Jane unpack a growing concern that many parents are noticing, but not always sure how to name:

Why are so many teenagers and young adults struggling to form meaningful relationships?

Jane shares what she’s been seeing in her work with youth and young adults, clients in their teens, 20s, and even early 30s, who feel socially anxious, disconnected, and unsure how to engage with others in real life.

Together, Georgia and Jane explore:

• How the rise of digital devices and social media has reshaped how young people relate, connect, and even tolerate discomfort.
• Why real-life social skills, like making eye contact, asking questions, and navigating awkward moments…are disappearing.
• The role of nervous system regulation and why phones have become the default tool to soothe discomfort.
• How parents can gently model healthy phone use, connection, curiosity, and presence.
• Practical steps to help kids reconnect, with others, with nature, and with themselves

This episode is a heartfelt call to bring back something essential: our capacity to be with one another, in the messy, imperfect, and beautiful moments of real connection.

Whether you’re raising a tween glued to their screen, a teen who's suddenly withdrawn, or a young adult unsure how to navigate relationships…this episode offers insight, hope, and grounded guidance.

💛 Highlights include:

• The power of modeling phone boundaries as a parent.
• Why awkwardness in social settings is normal and necessary for growth.
• The surprising effect of small, intentional changes, like phone-free dinners or family walks.
• How curiosity, presence, and shared experiences lay the groundwork for true connection.

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