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Ep. 47: Breaking Our Device Addiction with Dr. Lori Whatley

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Dr. Lori Whatley is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Whatley has worked with thousands of clients both domestic and international. As a thought leader in her field, she has been featured in Inc., Yahoo News, ESPN, Business Insider plus many local and regional publications. Her first book Effects of Texting on Marital Relationships offers a poignant, data-backed critique of texting within marriage, including its often-negative impact. Her new book, Connected & Engaged takes a look at the role excessive digital device usage has on our lives. From stress, empathy, intuition, and vulnerability to focus, sleep, communication and community, this book covers a wide range of topics inviting the reader to evaluate their own lives and overcome reliance on digital devices for overall well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

·       Why and how we are all addicted to our devices and the negative implications on our lives.

·       The mindset games being played that keep us glued to our devices.

·       How to keep all the good technology brings us but decrease the bad.

·       The effects of our highly technological world on dating and relationships.

·       And actionable steps to break our addiction.

You can find and follow Dr. Whatley here:

DrLoriWhatley.com

Facebook: @dr-lori-whatley

Instagram: @drloriwhatley 

Buy her book - Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World around You

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