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Jan 2025
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He Quit Screens for 7 Weeks, You Won't B...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant screen time and digital inputs? In this fascinating episode, author Carlos Whittaker shares his transformative experiment from the book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human.


Discover how stepping away from devices allowed him to rediscover forgotten human abilities like savoring moments, exercising intuition, and prioritizing real community over virtual connection. If you're craving more presence and authentic living, this is a must-listen.


You can find Carlos at: WebsiteInstagramChapter 1 of ReconnectedEpisode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about dropping out of the trance of distraction and dropping into life.


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