Stop Scrolling, Start Living: How to Live Connected in a Distracted World
Are you winning at work but losing at home? In today’s world of constant pings, buzzing watches, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easier than ever to live distracted. But here’s the truth: our relationships are paying the price.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable confession of how I’ve fallen into the trap of being half-present—scrolling my phone in the middle of conversations, multitasking while my kids are talking to me, and letting my most valuable relationships get only the leftovers of my attention.
But everything shifted on a recent trip with my daughter Faith. By choosing to put the phone away and focus on quality time—not just quantity—I was reminded how powerful presence really is. From bedtime conversations with my son to coffee with friends, I’ve realized that the “gold” in life isn’t achievement, it’s connection.
We’ll talk about:
Why presence matters more than productivity
How distraction is quietly eroding our marriages, families, and friendships
Simple habits to retrain your brain for focused attention
Why quality time always beats quantity timeHow 15 minutes of undivided presence can transform a relationship
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, lonely, or overwhelmed by constant distraction, this episode is your reminder: it’s not too late. Start small. Put the phone down. Make eye contact. Give your full attention. The people you love will feel the difference—and so will you.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
00:00 – Are you winning at work but losing at home?
01:00 – The New York trip with Faith: choosing presence
03:00 – How distraction shows up in daily life
05:00 – Sitting on my phone at a Broadway play (true confession)
07:00 – Bedtime moments with Foster: why they matter more than work
09:00 – Why quality time beats quantity time
10:00 – The loneliness of a distracted world
12:00 – Small habits that retrain your brain for presence
14:00 – Stories of walking, talking, and putting technology aside
16:00 – Why our phones are more addictive than we realize
18:00 – Leaders and entrepreneurs: the Achilles heel of distraction
19:00 – Challenge: 15 minutes of undistracted presence
20:00 – Final encouragement: Presence is the real win