EPISODE 159 | You’ve seen it. Groups of people all ‘together’ but all on their phones or other devices. They are with people but not really there. Endless hours spent scrolling along. Being intentional about our time spent with others can make a huge difference in our lives! Putting the devices down and focusing on the people around us brings back the human part of connection and gives us deeper relationships. Listen in as Janna chats with Sean Killingsworth, founder of the Reconnect Movement as they discuss technology and the influence it has on our relationships.

ABOUT OUT GUEST | Sean Killingsworth, founder of the Reconnect Movement creates in-person communities on college campuses to share time without phones, make friends, and just hang out. In Gen Z, social media currently has a monopoly on social connections, meaning social media has become a requirement to socialize. Therefore if you do not want to experience the negative effects of using social media and choose to delete it, your social life will suffer. Reconnect exists to balance this monopoly by providing an easily accessible face-to-face alternative for connecting and making friends. Find out more about the Reconnect Movement here.

QUOTABLES | 

Homeschooling and reconnecting with others in a digital age. (0:00)

The reconnect movement and its impact on society. (3:13)

The impact of smartphones on social connections. (9:37)

Phone etiquette and social dynamics among parents and children. (14:15)

Phone addiction and its impact on relationships. (17:12)

Balancing screen time and social connections for teenagers. (22:14)

Creating phone-free spaces for children. (27:15)

Limiting screen time for kids and setting a good example. (31:33)

Homeschooling and outdoor play for mental health. (36:52)

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