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

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.  ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by OneSkin, for everyone that wants to prevent or reverse the signs of aging with a groundbreaking approach. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin behaves, feels, and appears younger. It’s time for you to experience a new skin health routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod and AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/SAH to check it out! and ANIMA MUNDI, an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness. Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! ✨✨✨ If you find value in what we do and would like to show your appreciation, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/spirituallysassyshow to support the show. Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  Get more Sah in your life: 💙 7-Day FREE TRIAL in The Somatic Activated Healing™ Membership: your portable, online, spiritual sanctuary - https://practice.sahdsimone.com/sah-membership  💙 MINDFULNESS 365: Sah’s exclusive text-a-day message service: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/mindfulness-365  💙 Follow @SahDSimone: Instagram & TikTok 💙 Sah’s new book: Spiritually, We: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/spiritually-we  💙 Book: Spiritually Sassy: https://spirtuallysassy.sahdsimone.com/  💙 Book: 5-Minute Daily Meditations: https://amzn.to/3yetkZy 💙 Spiritualize your wardrobe: Self Care Is For Everyone x Sah D’Simone: https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/collections/sah-d-simone 💙 Take the quiz: https://myspiritualinventory.com/ 💙 Shop Sah’s meditations, courses & more: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/store   ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices