Disconnected by Design: How Technology is Fuelling Isolation, & The Toll of Digital Overload

In this episode of The Reconnection Revolution I chat with Dr. Kristy Goodwin about the pervasive impact of technology on our lives. We explore the concept of "digital debt,” revealing how workers are spending 57% of their workday on non-essential tasks like emails and meetings, leaving little time for deep focus work.
We also cover the notion of “techno stress," highlighting how our ancient brains are overwhelmed by constant digital notifications, mimicking the stress response of facing a predator.
In this episode, we also discuss the displacement effect of technology on young people's mental health, focusing on the three big levers: connection, sleep, and physical movement. Learn why text-based communications, despite seeming like connection through DMs and snaps, lead to increased cortisol levels, the stress hormone.
Dr. Goodwin explains the physiological effects of staring at small screens and the importance of regular sighing to regulate our stress response. Tune in to understand how our digital habits are fostering loneliness and disconnection, and advocate for genuine human connection in an age marked by superficiality.