The Outliers Podcast

What Are Phones Doing to Our Brains? feat. Tommy Sobel

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Steph is joined by Digital Habits Coach and founder of Brick: The Digital Wellness Community, Tommy Sobel. Tommy comes from a background in neuroscience, but spent his time after school pursuing his passions in the film industry. After a close-call, he realized there was a problem-- and what do all great entrepreneurs do? They build a message from their mess. Now, he helps other entrepreneurs, creators, and high-achievers instill healthy habits with their smart phones and optimize their time in order to improve their creativity, find their muse, and establish a workflow that allows for mental wellness. 

Tommy and Steph discuss: 

  • The pillars of wellness and how they've evolved over the last 60-100 years 
  • What is digital wellness, and why will it be just as important as physical and emotional wellness? 
  • Dopamine and the mechanisms behind the addiction of smart phones  
  • Simple habits to start implementing for digital hygiene 
  • The importance of having moments of nothingness and peace in a world of constant influx of information 
  • Hitting rock bottom and its catalyst for change How dating apps work on the brain and if it impacts our ability to experience true connection and love 

    • + more! 

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