Podcasts about think deeply again

Can you imagine a weekend away from your phone? In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experience at a spa resort with a strict no-phone policy—an unexpected but eye-opening digital detox. What started as a weekend getaway quickly turned into a deep realization about how much we rely on our devices. Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth dive into the anxieties of disconnecting, the effects of constant digital stimulation, and the surprising ways technology shapes our daily lives. Are we truly present with the people around us, or are we more connected to our screens than to real life? In this episode: The impact of stepping away from technology and what it reveals about our habits How our brains have adapted (or struggled) in the digital age Social media, attention spans, and the science behind digital dependence Small, intentional changes to build a healthier relationship with your phone What are your thoughts on digital mindfulness? Have you tried setting phone boundaries? Let us know—we'd love to hear from you! Books mentioned in this episode:  Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Let's connect and keep the conversation going!   The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Join me for part 2 of the hobbies series where I talk about how hobbies and pastimes add more meaning to your life and help transition off social media. I also discuss how you get to figure out what is and isn't meeting your needs in your life. All of this so you can live with more awareness and respect for yourself and your passions. Other parts of the Hobby Series:Part 1: How to live more: Making the case for hobbies and pastimes (episode 50).Resources mentioned in this episode:Podcast:Previous substack articles:Books: * Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier (This is more of an opinion piece, but his perspective as someone who was in Silicon Valley was interesting to me).* Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariHow to support me:* Join the community and subscribe to The Breathing Space* Buy me a tea* Join a breathwork session (they're pay-what-you-can)Thanks for reading The Breathing Space! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to The Breathing Space at thebreathingspace.substack.com/subscribe

John Interviews British-Swiss writer and journalist Johann Hari who has written for The Independent and The Huffington Post. They discuss his book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can"t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again". Next, he has a chat with radio host, producer, and actress Kelly Carlin - the daughter of comedian George Carlin. They talk about her work on the special 4 hour documentary "George Carlin's American Dream" which is available on HBO Max.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christ had a wide-ranging conversation with first-time guest, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, and repeat guest, Ragan Sutterfield, in which they touched on various topics including: processing the recent U.S. election, grief and lament, pace and time, rootedness and place, story, and of course, what they have been recently reading.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor by Lore Ferguson WilbertHandle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry by Lore Ferguson WilbertThe Art of Being a Creature: Meditations on Humus and Humility by Ragan SutterfieldWendell Berry and the Given Life by Ragan SutterfieldFarming as a Spiritual Discipline by Ragan SutterfieldThe Art of the Commonplace: Agrarian Essays by Wendell BerryWhen Time is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene by Timothy BealBecoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness and Gentle Discipleship by John SwintonCompassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life by Henri NouwenHow to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellHow to Be Idle: A Loafer's Manifesto by Tom HodgkinsonThe One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu FukuokaStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariAmphibious Soul: Finding Wild in a Tame World by Craig FosterSystematic Theology: Volume 1, the Doctrine of God by Katherine SondereggerThe Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth RushNorth Woods: A Novel by Daniel MasonThe Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

Does a surplus of information create a shortage of attention? Are today's young people really unable to focus? And do goldfish need better PR?  SOURCES:Neil Bradbury, professor of physiology at Rosalind Franklin University.Nicholas Carr, writer and journalist.Johann Hari, writer and journalist.Charles Howard, University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community at the University of Pennsylvania.Felicity Huntingford, emeritus professor of functional ecology at the university of Glasgow.Gloria Mark, professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine.Rick Rubin, music producer and record executive.Herbert Simon, professor of computer science and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. RESOURCES:Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose, by Charles Lattimore Howard (forthcoming 2025).Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity, by Gloria Mark (2023).The Creative Act: A Way of Being, by Rick Rubin (2023).Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari (2022)."Quibi's Founder and CEO Explain What Went Wrong," by Jessica Bursztynsky (CNBC, 2020)."Digital Democracy Survey, Eleventh Edition," by Deloitte (2017)."Busting the Attention Span Myth," by Simon Maybin (BBC News, 2017)."Attention Span During Lectures: 8 Seconds, 10 Minutes, or More?" by Neil Bradbury (Advances in Physiology Education, 2016)."Is Google Making Us Stupid?" by Nicholas Carr (The Atlantic, 2008)."Designing Organizations for an Information-Rich World," by Herbert Simon (Computers, Communications, and the Public Interest, 1971). EXTRAS:"Multitasking Doesn't Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Rick Rubin on How to Make Something Great," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).

After battling depression and finding chemical antidepressants somewhat ineffective, Johann Hari researched the deeper causes of the condition. This led to his book, Lost Connections, solidifying his reputation as a leading mental health author. He followed with another bestseller, Stolen Focus, establishing himself as an authority on focus and productivity. In today's episode, Johann debunks the myth of multitasking, offers strategies to improve our attention span, and shares powerful stories of transformation in the quest for better mental health. Johann Hari is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on depression, addiction, and anxiety.  In this episode, Hala and Johann will discuss:  - Johann's challenging childhood   - The serious health concerns linked to loneliness - Social prescribing vs. chemical antidepressants - How our environment shapes our inability to focus - The impact of the “switch cost” effect on productivity - How diets and sleep patterns affect focus - The detrimental effects of multitasking  - Healthier business models for social media  - Practical steps for improving focus and attention - And other topics… Johann Hari is a journalist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. He has written three books praised by notable figures such as Oprah, Elton John, and Naomi Klein. His book, Stolen Focus, was published in January 2022 and received rave reviews from The Washington Post, The Irish Times, and other major publications. Johann's TED Talks have been viewed over 93 million times. Additionally, he served as the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson. Connect with Johann: Johann's Website: https://johannhari.com/ Johann's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johannhari101 Johann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hari/?hl=en Johann's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohannHari.Page/ Resources Mentioned: Johann's Books: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again: https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Focus-Attention-Think-Deeply/dp/0593138511 Lost Connections: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/1632868318 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting  Facet - For a limited time Facet will waive $250 enrollment fee for new annual members! Visit facet.com/profiting for details. BetterHelp - Sign up for a webinar on mental health for entrepreneurs presented by BetterHelp at youngandprofiting.co/mentalhealth.  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

I've started a new book, Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari. I've been intrigued for a number of years with the concept of “multi-tasking”. Do I really get more done when I'm engaged with five simultaneous projects? Or what about the four books on my nightstand? Would I be better off reading one at a time? Johann's book starts out with the author taking his godson to Memphis to visit Graceland. When he was nine, the godson was obsessed with Elvis Presley and ten years later Johann finally took him to Graceland. His godson had had a rough few years, dropping out of school at fifteen, struggling to carry on a conversation without being distracted. He spent all his waking hours at home alternating blankly between screens. Why should I pick up this book at this particular time? Curiously, a good friend from Spain was in town a few weeks ago. As a travel agent she's been thinking about coordinating some groups to come to Tennessee for a “Music Tour” hitting the highlights of Nashville and Memphis. We spent one day in Memphis, and she wanted to go to Graceland, a place I'd never visited. My friend and I (as well as Johann) all had the same impressions of Graceland. It was lifeless with much of the charm taken out of the estate by the interjection of technology. Instead of having tour guides in each of the rooms of the mansion, we were issued individual iPads and earphones so that we could take ourselves on a “self-guided” tour. As we moved from room to room, our iPad voice encouraged us to “swipe left” to move to the next room. No one spoke as we were all watching the rooms on our iPads and listening through our earbuds. Noone was really looking at the actual rooms we were in. Johann's observations: “Occasionally somebody would look away from the iPad and I felt a flicker of hope, and I would try to make eye contact with them, to shrug, to say, ‘Hey, we're the only ones looking around, we're the ones who traveled thousands of miles and decided to actually see the things in front of us'—but every time this happened I realized they had broken contact with the iPad only to take out their phones and snap a selfie.” I want to start paying attention again to the real world around me and the people in it. I'd like to think deeply and engage in deep conversations about important things and not just the things that the news media thinks I need to be upset about. I don't know where this journey will take me, but I hope it's back to a better world than the one we have now. Blessings, my friend,Agatha

Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again reveals the hidden forces conspiring to hijack our attention spans. From predatory tech platforms to childhood culture shifts, Johann Hari exposes the surprising modern factors undermining our focus.But it's not all bad news - he also shares empowering solutions for reclaiming our minds. You'll learn practical tips to sharpen your concentration alongside Johann's vision for an "attention movement" to reshape society. If you want to think deeply, achieve your goals, and live more purposefully in our frantic world, don't miss this essential listen.You can find Johann at: Instagram | Website | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley on brain function, memory, focus, and his lab's psychedelics research impacting emotions and health.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you pursue your passions even as life throws you curveball after curveball? Los Angeles actor, Creator of One Broke Actress, owner of Fast Forward Productions, and Co-Owner of The Membership Sam Valentine comes on to share her story of learning to pivot to the next right thing for her in her career in her pursuit of her art. In this solo interview, Emma and Sam delve into their personal journeys, challenges, pivot points, and the nuances of leading a multi-hyphenate career in a rapidly evolving industry. Sam shares her experiences moving from the Midwest to Los Angeles, grappling with the realities of the acting business, learning to run her own ventures, and finding fulfillment beyond traditional career paths. They touch on embracing how success changes with age, avoiding burnout, and the complexities of social media's role in creative careers. Sam also shares her vision for a more inclusive and dynamic future in entertainment and beyond, and leaves us all feeling inspired to pursue our inner artist.

How do you pursue your passions even as life throws you curveball after curveball? Los Angeles actor, Creator of One Broke Actress, owner of Fast Forward Productions, and Co-Owner of The Membership Sam Valentine comes on to share her story of learning to pivot to the next right thing for her in her career in her pursuit of her art. In this solo interview, Emma and Sam delve into their personal journeys, challenges, pivot points, and the nuances of leading a multi-hyphenate career in a rapidly evolving industry. Sam shares her experiences moving from the Midwest to Los Angeles, grappling with the realities of the acting business, learning to run her own ventures, and finding fulfillment beyond traditional career paths. They touch on embracing how success changes with age, avoiding burnout, and the complexities of social media's role in creative careers. Sam also shares her vision for a more inclusive and dynamic future in entertainment and beyond, and leaves us all feeling inspired to pursue our inner artist.

Sometimes you have to hide your facts within your stories. Like the medicine in the peanut butter or bologna for your dog. I mean, is there even a better way? There are BAD ways to tell stories! Adam, Jack, and special guest Mattie Stremic discuss Stories that Stick. Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall.Also mentioned Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.Be sure to check out https://demojockeys.com/ for our full list of past and upcoming books, previous episodes, and more.Join our Slack community today to join the conversation and join us backstage during recordings!Next month's book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari.Music: Iron Pan and The Wu Town Shuffle by Mr. Lincoln

Business storytelling needs an overhaul! Join Adam, Jack, and our guest Mattie Stremic as they talk about bad starts to demos, Vanna White, how everyone has a story to tell, getting feedback from others, and adding in specific details to keep your stories real.Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall.Be sure to check out https://demojockeys.com/ for our full list of past and upcoming books, previous episodes, and more.Join our Slack community today to join the conversation and join us backstage during recordings!Next month's book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari.Music: Iron Pan and The Wu Town Shuffle by Mr. Lincoln

This month Adam DiTomasso and Jack Cochran are discussing storytelling after reading Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. Join us for conversations about motorcycles, sports, middle school failures, and why your stories probably suck (and how to fix that)!Pick up a copy of Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall.Be sure to check out https://demojockeys.com/ for our full list of past and upcoming books, previous episodes, and more.Join our Slack community today to join the conversation and join us backstage during recordings!Next month's book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari.Music: Iron Pan and The Wu Town Shuffle by Mr. Lincoln

Father Len helps us grapple with what it means to truly listen and why God calls us to be professional listeners. Support Wrestling with God Productions: https://www.GiveSendGo.com/WWGProductions Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom Shema Prayer: "Listen O Israel, the LORD your God is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your mind and all your strength and your neighbor as yourself." Shema means listen, but it really means pay attention. The Shema is the central prayer of Judaism and Catholicism. The Bible says, ears that Shema will discover God and what God has made known. Our society is not trained to listen, but to overpower each other with counter accusations. God meant us to become professional listeners, listening to the word of God and the voice of God in other people. Listening forms community. Not listening or paying full attention destroys community. Marriage is a type of community. The gift of hospitality is your full attention. We can become what we listen to so we must be careful what not to listen to. “First seek to understand, then to be understood.” – Stephen Covey “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R Covey “The only commandment I ever obeyed – ‘Consider the lilies.'” – Emily Dickinson “The number one sin that people are confessing these days is anger.” – Father Len “All morality comes down to attentiveness, attentiveness to God, attentiveness to other people. The essence of immorality is not to be attentive to others or God, not to see or hear other people.” – Iris Murdoch, Irish philosopher “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again” by Johann Hari We welcome your questions and comments: Email: irish@wwgproductions.org Text or voicemail: 208-391-3738 Links to More Podcasts from Wrestling with God Productions Life Lessons from Jesus and the Church He Founded: http://LifeLessonsfromJesus.org A Priest's Life: https://idahovocations.com/resources/video-podcasts/

How do we get our attention back? That's today's big question. I think about it every day, and my guest is Johann Hari. Johann and I recorded this conversation in 2022, and with the Internet in general and social networks of the past fifteen years being straight-up pulled apart, I think it's more relevant than ever. Johann Hari is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, an executive producer of an Oscar-nominated movie, and an eight-part series starring Samuel L. Jackson. His books have been translated into thirty-eight languages, and his TED Talks have been viewed more than eighty million times.Johann is the author of the new book, from last year called Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.No matter what you do, we are each and all being pulled in so many different directions. If we can't pay attention to what's going on with our planet and our communities, we're going to have a hard time fixing any of it. Our attention is spread too thin. And where this all clicks for me, is that we need to dial in more than ever before, and we also need space to let go, to understand, and marinate on big problems consciously, and subconsciously. Right now, we don't have room for any of it, and it really matters. -----------Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.comNew here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at podcast.importantnotimportant.com.-----------INI Book Club:The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier CercasThe Apology by Eve EnslerFind all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-clubLinks:Read Johann's book, "Stolen Focus"Follow Johann on TwitterDiscover more of Johann's workFollow us:Subscribe to our newsletter at importantnotimportant.comSupport our work and become a Member at importantnotimportant.com/upgradeFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ImportantNotImpSubscribe to our YouTube channelFollow Quinn: twitter.com/quinnemmettEdited by Anthony LucianiProduced...

The podcast crew (Jen, Chris & Joel) is joined once again by Ashley Hales for our favorite topic: the books we enjoyed the most this year! ERB Contributors from 2023 also offer their suggestions throughout, so we cover a wide, wide range of titles. Enjoy this veritable feast of reading suggestions to keep you occupied until next year!Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West by Andrew WilsonDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverDavid Copperfield by Charles DickensHow to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott KeyStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariAll My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth MooreYou Could Make this Place Beautiful: A Memoir by Maggie SmithThe Kingdom, The Power and the Glory: American Evangelicalism in an Age of Extremism by Tim AlbertaDisobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical Reckoning by Sarah StankorbFoster by Claire KeeganThese Walls are Starting to Glow (chapbook) by Karen Bjork KubinBox Office Gospel: Poems by Marissa GloverThe Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms: Why Spiritualities Without God Fail to Transform Us by Andrew RootThe Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist and Gay Christians - And the Movement That Pushed Them Out by Isaac SharpThe Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis by Karen Swallow PriorLoving Disagreement: Fighting for Community Through the Fruit of the Spirit by Matt Mikalatos and Kathy KhangChristian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology edited by Micah Mattix and Sally ThomasRivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith and Migration by Alejandro OlivaSanctuary and Subjectivity: Thinking Theologically about Whiteness and Sanctuary Movements by Michael WoolfThe Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel HummelThe Scandal of Leadership by J.R. WoodwardJoel's Interview with JR WoodwardZero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair by Christian WimanThe Crosswicks Journals by Madeliene L'EngleThe Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (2 Volume Set) translated by Tim VivianWhere God Happens: Discovering Christ in One Another by Rowan WilliamsChristianity and Critical Race Theory: A Faithful and Constructive Conversation by Robert Chao Romero and Jeff LiouChrist Among the Classes: The Rich, The Poor and the Mission of the Church by Al TizonOvercoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for those Who Struggle to Care by Uche Anizor

For our December episode on books we, the CPT staff, have been reading:Aldous Huxley – Brave New World (1932)Johann Hari – Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again (2022)Jim Davis and Michael Graham – The Great DeChurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back? (2023)P. D. James – The Children of Men (1992)Leif Enger – Peace Like a River (2002)Chaim Potok – The Gift of Asher Lev (1990)Joseph Minich – Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age (2023)Patrick J. Deneen – Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future (2023)Rory Stewart – How Not to Be a Politician: A Memoir (2023)

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// BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED- Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver- Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to Be Free by Wayne Dyer- Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang- Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari- Initiation by Elisabeth Haich- The Sophia Code by Kaia Ra- Jesus and the Essenes by Dolores Cannon- The Power of the Magdalene by Stuart Wilson and Joanna Prentis- Mary Magdalene's Daughter: The Story of Sarah by Pia Orleane- Conversations with Laarkma: A Pleiadian View of the New Reality by Pia Orleane and Cullen Baird Smith- Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak - Earth: Pleiadian to the Living Library by Barbara Marciniak- The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth by Dolores Cannon- The Search for Hidden Sacred Knowledge by Dolores Cannon- Horns of the Goddess by Dolores Cannon - Five Lives Remembered by Dolores CannonSome books I loved from previous years (not mentioned in this episode):- Michael Newton Books- The Lemurian Way by Lauren O. Thyme- Between Death and Life by Dolores Cannon- Pleiadian Earth Energy Astrology: Charting the Spirals of Consciousness by Pia Orleane and Cullen Baird Smith- Follow along with everything I'm reading on GoodReads @ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21483336.Natalie_Walstein- Learn more about my Higher Self Sessions @ https://higherselfsessions.co- Follow along on Instagram @ http://instagram.com/higherselfsessions.co- Sign up for the 2024 Plan Your Life + Career with the Cosmos Masterclass @ https://soulshineastrology.com/2024masterclassSupport the show

Doug Lennick is a best-selling author, CEO, and Co-Founder of Think2perform, an agency specializing in performance development for individuals and teams. We discuss effective tips for improving self-awareness, ways to become a top performer in all aspects of your life, and how to uncover your ideal self.    Timestamps [00:34] Doug's entrepreneurial journey [02:30] Why self-awareness is crucial for top performance  [06:36] The game of life is largely about personal growth [09:56] Navigating the good and the bad of everyday life [12:35] The three mindsets you need to become a success [13:52] The Freeze Game and why it's so effective [16:43] Learning to pay attention [21:52] The true definition of leadership [23:28] How reflecting can improve your life [26:16] How to reframe any situation [27:47] Ways to become better at decision-making [32:27] Don't wait for someone else to fix it [36:11] What are your values? - Deciding what's important in life  [41:55] How to connect with Doug Lennick [43:03] Parting thoughts        Links and Resources Steve and Greg Cleary's Book Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com Connect with Steve on LinkedIn Doug's LinkedIn think2perform | Apply Your Values to Drive Leadership, Growth, and Teamwork Don't Wait For Someone Else to Fix It: 8 Essentials to Enhance Your Leadership Impact at Work, Home, and Anywhere Else That Needs You by Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer  Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari One Decision Away: Key Principles To Create What You Want in Life and Work by Paula Melo Doroff Neuroscience for Leadership: Harnessing the Brain Gain Advantage (The Neuroscience of Business by T. Swart, Kitty Chisholm Paul Brown

In this episode, we're tackling the issue of digital boundaries – those essential digital health habits in our tech-savvy lives. I emphasize the importance of setting boundaries with technology to lead a healthier life. It's about protecting our well-being and setting intentions rather than living on autopilot in this tech-filled world. Next, we highlight the necessity of guarding your digital health in this tech-centric world and discuss the startling fact that interruptions, thanks to our phones and computers, now strike us every 3 minutes! We've become slaves to notifications and instant rewards designed to keep us hooked. It's time to break free! Arianne shares her game-changing experience of setting morning and evening phone boundaries, boosting her creativity and productivity. We've got hacks to manage technology notifications and even turn off decision fatigue. Plus, the genius "airplane mode time" for uninterrupted productivity. And let's not forget the fun challenge of setting phone-free times, like during workouts or meals. I encourage you to identify and conquer those limiting beliefs and excuses, making simple changes to amplify your well-being. Tune in! What you'll hear in this episode: [1:15] Digital boundaries and technology use. [5:55] Setting boundaries with technology for a healthier life. [9:25] Digital distractions and their impact on focus and productivity. [15:15] Digital habits and their impact on productivity and well-being. [21:30] Setting phone boundaries for morning and evening. [24:55] Setting boundaries for phone use before bed and in the morning. [30:50] Using airplane mode for productivity and digital health boundaries. [32:45] Managing technology notifications for improved focus. [39:05] Digital boundaries and technology use. Suggested Resources for Creating Digital Boundaries: The Social Dilemma Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Center for Human Technology Related Episodes: 21. Two Reasons You Need to Take Proactive Action Setting Habits 26. It's Not Just the Food You Eat That Matters, Let's Optimize Your Life Diet 53. Simple Changes, Big Rewards: The Transformative Power of Circadian Walk

Welcome to Episode 126 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean's Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuartMike Ward, President of the Cincinnati Scale ModelersTerry  Thanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Thanks to someone who bought us 5 coffees.***************************************LATEST NEWSSouth Western Ontario Scale Model Expo was a success.Cincinnati Scale Modelers Modelnati 2023Eduard's E-day show 2023Statement from IPMS USA Eboard on Judging issue at Nats.Head Judges “I Quit” messageCongrats to Plastic Model Mojo on their 100th episode.***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com. ***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTamiya at the All Japan Hobby show1:48 scale Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II from Tamiya1:48 scale Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk. V from TamiyaLots of Tamiya release PicsGustav Jungs Pics2 new Hummel's from Border Hobby in 1/35AK New Items for FallMiniart P-47D-25 RE Thunderbolt "Advanced kit" previewMiniArt's P-47D-25-RE in 48th scale test build...BMW R 1250 GS ADV From Meng Models in 1/9th scaleTakom AnnouncementsTrumpeter DecemberBorder Models new 35th scale B5N2 TYPE 97 Kate1/35th scale JP III Spinosaurus from X-PlusAK Learning 15: Modeling from ScratchHorizon Models 8th Anniversary Contest and SaleWhat's new at Scalemates.com***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - Between the local model show and work done in my basement requiring me to pack up the bench not much has been done.The bench has been mostly put back with an eye to try and make things more organized. Still a work in progress. Just a bit more work on the Moosaroo cup entryGeoff - similar to Stuart, lots of real life stuff these last few weeks, but I DID get a mojo wake up call to go back to a kit I started in the 1980's: a metal kit of a 1909 Ford Model T Tourer! Way out of my comfort zone, but that's the point really. What triggered this was the desire to use some of the “new” (to me) paints I received last month - some nice old Metallics. In the end I didn't use them (because 1909 Fords didn't have metallic finishes…), but I am still plugging away on this ancient kit, and I'm enjoying it!Terry - Working on the Moscato F-203 Dragon and the Aldrin Class by Will Barton. Both are in the stages of pinning and prepping, so a fair amount of work without a lot to show. I did pick up a Tamiya 1/48 P-47 for that XP-47H conversion which is serenading me with its siren's song. Toshi won't let me sleep past 530, often up in the middle of the night so I'm a little sleep deprived!Mike - Back to 1/32nd F-18 [foogallery id="3443"]***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart -To Sleep In A Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini - Great sci fi Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Geoff -Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley - how to find your way around the world without a phone, map or compass!Terry: Close to finishing the first Elric book by Michael Moorcock. My 17 year old self would have loved this. I took a break when Volume 16 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) was released, so I re-read 15 and then 16. It's mostly wrap-up of the big invasion and stage-setting for the last major arc of the novels.***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************THINGS WE'VE SEENUSAF Museum acquires ex-Ukrainian Su-27.Tony Wootson will have his Jersey Fest coverage up soon.  Terry helped organize a session of drawing under the microscope with Kathleen Garness, noted botanical illustrator. We're going to make this a monthly (mostly) event at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve. [foogallery id="3444"]***************************************THE LAST WORDSMP Ep. 126 is also sponsored by Return To Kit Form (R2KF). Check out their web store!For more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.comPlease leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing!Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own websiteWe also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble 

Happy Saturday everyone!   Welcome to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast.   I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we have a book review called "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again" by Johann Hari.   In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes. Like so many of us, Johann Hari was finding that constantly switching from device to device and tab to tab was a diminishing and depressing way to live. He tried all sorts of self-help solutions—even abandoning his phone for three months—but nothing seemed to work. So Hari went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention—and he discovered that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong. I hope you like and enjoy this episode.   Please give it a listen.   Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq   Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ   Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/   Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5       Cheers,   Dean

You may have noticed that the kind of focus we all need to get stuff done is harder and harder to come by. But fear not. To help you get back on track, we've called in some of the smartest writers we know to give us their take on the attention crisis and what we can do about it. All this week, we'll be hearing from them. First up is journalist Johann Hari. Johann is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, and he joins us today to share some key insights from his latest, "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again."

Maire with Helen Hughes discuss how sometimes we are so task focused we don't  think of our  purpose. We all have a unique purpose, individual to us only, we inhabit a particular part of the world at a particular time in history. We all have different personalities, identities, talents, temperaments, and cultural backgrounds.Discovering your authentic self means devoting yourself to a lifetime of growth in self -awareness, realising your potential within the reality of your personal circumstances. This work session helps us to develop our own personal statement of strategy focusing on our Purpose, Values, and Action plan. Living an authentic life means being genuine, and true to our purpose. Resources:Starting with Values Resource from a Hearts+Minds event with Helen Hughes The Way, Chapter 1 - Character, Josemaría Escriva de BalaguerVirtuous Leadership, Alexandre Havard Discovering Authentic Leadership. ‘ Be Who You Are' - Harvard Business ReviewStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--And How to Think Deeply Again, Johann Hari Find us on: Hearts + Minds Official website - hearts-minds.ieIG - @heartsandmindsireFB - Hearts+Minds | FacebookEmail: hello@hearts-minds.ieHearts+Minds in person events are held in Ireland------------Hearts + Minds Official website - hearts-minds.ieIG - @heartsandmindsireFB - Hearts+Minds | FacebookEmail: hello@hearts-minds.ieHearts+Minds events in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Navan

First in a series of interviews/conversations with some friends and colleagues, all of whom have experienced their 70th birthdays. This one features Australian theatre-maker, performer, writer, collaborative mentor and arts supervisor, Margi Brown Ash.  We share some memories, ideas, thoughts on politics, elderhood and teaching pedagogies - among other things.  Full TRANSCRIPT is available here. https://flloydkennedy.com/are-you-old-yet/Books recommended by Margi:The Stolen Focus—Why You Can't Pay Attention, and How to Think Deeply Again,  by Johann HartThe Biology of Belief, by Bruce LiptonSupport the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.com/support. @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

In this solo episode Anna shares how she uses her smartphone and engages with social media to inpsire you to reevaluate your usage, create intentionality and some major changes for increased well-being.  reduce stress and anxiety become more present gain more time and freedom  Improve your ability to focus and maintain attention on important tasks cultivate mindful habits MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep.352: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing and Underliving Celeste Headlee Ep. 310: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again with Johann Hari    SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join exisiting memebers who contribute towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com  

Welcome to a tool deep dive episode, where we highlight the features and the challenges of a tool we think you'll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we'll be talking about today is boredom. How is boredom a tool, you ask? Well, at the heart of boredom lies…our creativity! Picks of the Week: The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley Mentioned in the Episode: Darwin's Thinking Path Manoush Zomorodi's TED Talk Resources: Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari How to Do Nothing by Jenny O'Dell Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport  The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

In this episode: the power of outside, overcoming adversity, the value of streaks, building momentum, and van life. As we've discussed many times on our show, creating and maintaining habits are an important part of the FI journey. Not only does it require you to prioritize what you value, but it can lead to success in many areas of your life. However, while we talk about the success that habits can lead to, sometimes we overlook that starting a habit can be stressful or overwhelming. This week we are joined by Gregg from Outside365 to discuss what your life can look like when you align with your habits, and the momentum and value that can be found when you start to prioritize your habits a little bit each day. While it may seem overwhelming at times to start something new, whether it's saving more and spending less, or even just picking up a new hobby, you may find that the more you do it, the easier it comes! Remember, while you may feel a sense of urgency to instill habits in your life, remember to be patient, and take it a day at a time!  Outside 365 Website: outside365.blog Timestamps: 1:13 – Introduction 7:51 – The Power of Outside 12:53 – Overcoming Adversity 17:02 – Building Momentum 22:46 – Truly Being In Nature 28:52 – Plausible Outside Experiences 33:25 – The Value of Streaks 37:20 – Van Life 47:37 – Conclusion Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Subscribe to The FI Weekly! “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” by Florence Williams “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention–and How to Think Deeply Again” by Johann Hari Huberman Lab Podcast Dave and Matt Vans More Helpful Links and Resources: Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Commission-Free Investing with M1 Finance

Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari | Booklicious Podcast | Episode 39 | Powered by gobookmart.com Hello and welcome to the podcast. Today, we are discussing the book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again" written by Johann Hari. This book has been receiving a lot of buzz, and we're excited to dive in and discuss the ideas presented in it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booklicious/message

Monthly sustaining members receive early access to listen and download the full uncut conversation from our episode "Johann Hari: Get Your Mind Back / Save Democracy?".  Join here.  We are members supported media. Are we too distracted to think? The answer is worse than you'd expect. In his latest book, New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari says we're all the victims of attention theft and the consequences are catastrophic, for our personal lives and our democracy. Adults in the workplace focus on a task for 3 minutes on average, and that number is declining. “We've got so many crises we need to deal with that require sustained focus and attention on the part of the citizenry,” Hari tells Laura, but our focus has been stolen by companies out to make a profit. “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again” was named one of the best books of 2022 by many publications and is out in paperback this month. In this wide-ranging conversation, Johann and Laura discuss how we got here, what structural changes we need, and how we need to stop beating ourselves up. It's not our fault we can't focus, says Hari, but we do need our minds back if we want society to function. All that and a commentary from Laura on Luddites.Full research and reading list to further delve into the conversation is available here on Patreon (no membership required).  Sign up for our newsletter at https://LauraFlanders.org to receive links to the show notes, and more.

Are we too distracted to think? The answer is worse than you'd expect. In his latest book, New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari says we're all the victims of attention theft and the consequences are catastrophic, for our personal lives and our democracy. Adults in the workplace focus on a task for 3 minutes on average, and that number is declining. “We've got so many crises we need to deal with that require sustained focus and attention on the part of the citizenry,” Hari tells Laura, but our focus has been stolen by companies out to make a profit. “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again” was named one of the best books of 2022 by many publications and is out in paperback this month. In this wide-ranging conversation, Johann and Laura discuss how we got here, what structural changes we need, and how we need to stop beating ourselves up. It's not our fault we can't focus, says Hari, but we do need our minds back if we want society to function. All that and a commentary from Laura on Luddites.“The nice people are muffled, the angriest people are amplified . . . Imagine that applied to a whole country. Except you don't have to imagine it, because we are living it.” - Johann Hari“We are not medieval peasants begging at the court of King Zuckerberg for a few little crumbs of attention from his table. We are the free citizens of democracies and we own our minds. If we follow the scientific evidence, we can take our minds back if we want to.” - Johann HariGuest- Johann Hari, Bestselling Author, “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again” Full conversation & show notes are available at Patreon.com/theLFShowThe Show is listener and viewer supported thanks to you!  Please donate and become a member.

John Interviews British-Swiss writer and journalist Johann Hari who has written for The Independent and The Huffington Post. They discuss his book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can"t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again". Next he has an intimate chat with radio host, producer, screenwriter and actress Kelly Carlin - the daughter of comedian George Carlin. They talk about her work on the special 4 hour documentary "George Carlin's American Dream" which is available on HBO Max.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johann Hari, best-selling author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, explains why we're all having trouble paying attention and what we can do about it. Prof. Nathan Spreng, with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University, describes his research into the power of mind-wandering.

It's the FIFTH annual Best Books of the Year episode with my real life book club friends Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith.  This is one of my very favorite conversations every single December and I do not apologize that it is super sized! Yasmin, Stephanie, and I share 3-4 of our favorite books of 2022 across all genres.  As usual, there are some suprises, some curveballs, and LOTS of opinions.  FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE   Laura's Picks: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The Measure by Nikki Erlick The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones   Yasmin's Picks: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want To Be by Becky Kennedy Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention-- And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari   Steph's Picks: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present by Dara Horn Ghosts by Dolly Alderton Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress   Also Mentioned: The Line that Held Us by Dave Joy Foster by Claire Keegan The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me documentary from Apple TV+ The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta Good Inside with Dr. Becky Podcast My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro We Are All Completely Besides Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler Booth by Karen Joy Fowler Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other by Sherry Turkle Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle   SPONSORS: PREODER The Life Council by Laura Tremaine NOW Join SECRET STUFF by Laura Tremaine   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine PREORDER: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine  

We'll be taking a tool deep dive. We'll be highlighting the features and the challenges of a tool we think you'll find helpful as a writer. And the tool we'll be talking about today is the infamous revision spreadsheet! Picks of the Week: Seconds by Brian Lee O'Malley Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Mentioned in the Episode: Revision Spreadsheet Template

How can education create active citizens? Does digitality impact education? Are single-sex schools bad? What is liberation theology? Mika and Matthew chat with Dr. Bronwyn Wood, a senior lecturer in the School of Education at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. In this conversation, Bronwyn highlights hope in the role of cooperation and relationship between adults and young people to create civic engagement and real social change. Show notes Praxis: https://www.freire.org/concepts-used-by-paulo-freire Hart's ladder: https://organizingengagement.org/models/ladder-of-childrens-participation/ Radical collegiality: Affirming teaching as an inclusive professional practice (Michael Feilding, 1999) PISA 2018 Worldwide Ranking - average score of mathematics, science and reading McAuley High School Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire (1968) Theodor W. Adorno (1903–69) Max Horkheimer (1895–73) ‘A weekend with Paulo Freire', Salient (29 May 1974) ‘How Robin White learned to make prints', New Zealand Fine Prints blog (May 2012) Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, by Fr Gregory Boyle (2009) Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again, Johann Hari (2022) Nga Uruora/the Groves of Life: Ecology and History in a New Zealand Landscape, by Geoff Park (1995) Te Whāriki – Early Childhood Curriculum Many thanks to everyone makes this podcast possible. Music by Toby Sussex. Logo by Adam De Jong. Production, editing, and show notes by Matthew Bartlett and Rayne Aldridge. This podcast is associated with Chaplaincy VUW.

An inability to focus can feel like a personal failing – a flaw in each one of us. In his acclaimed latest book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again, award-winning writer and journalist Johann Hari posits that our failure to focus is not personal, but a social phenomenon caused by powerful external forces. Our focus has been stolen. In this special digital lecture recorded at the Wheeler Centre for the Big Anxiety Festival, Hari shares his discoveries following a three-year journey interviewing leading experts on attention and uncovering the reasons behind our shortening attention spans. Don't miss this podcast about how – as individuals, and as a society – we can get our focus back, if we are determined to fight for it. Presented in partnership with RMIT Culture and UNSW as part of The Big AnxietySupport the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider opening our hips to release the past and address the hijacking of our time and attention. Then we dig into a troubling AITA about weight and a Dear Carolyn write-in about a gold digger gone rogue. We smooth the edges with a catty Dear Abby plus rants and raves.Is it irresponsible to ignore the news? Tell us all about your Feelings™.Planned community in DubaiStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariMeghan McDonnell on MediumRead along in Falter: Volume Twelve – The Journals of Meghan McDonnellPlaylist on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramEmail us at thefeelingspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Pinterest: @thefeelingspodcastThe Feelings (buzzsprout.com)Music: “When it All Falls” by Ketsa* Names and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect identities. We have solely recorded our interpretations and opinions of all events. Certain place names have been changed

Adam Alter at NYU performed a study that showed that almost 50% of teens say they'd rather have a broken bone than a broken phone.  Multiple multi-billion dollar industries rely on taking your focus from what you are doing to what they are offering. How do we get that back? On this episode today we'll talk about "spotlight focus", and how to get your bearings in this new world we must navigate through. I recently read Johann Hari's book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again. I'll talk about his research on how we think and how we focus, and his six major things we can do to change our focus in our life. Enjoy! More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

Brett Culp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, inspirational speaker, social entrepreneur, and the co-founder of The Rising Heroes Project, a 501(c)3 organization that supports charitable organizations and empowers community leaders. As an inspirational keynote speaker, Brett delivers 50 keynotes each year that inspires audiences around the world to engage in a passionate, meaningful mission that leaves a positive impact and ignites the heroic spirit. As a documentary filmmaker, Brett has developed an expertise for creating ‘mini-movements' through collaborative efforts that pull diverse groups of people into dialog that ultimately leads to stronger communities and greater impact. The newest edition of the college textbook “Documentary Storytelling” devotes an entire chapter to his production style. He has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Tonight, and WIRED, among many other publications, and his films have been featured on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Brett joins me today to discuss what it's like to be seen as a powerful role model and how he ignites and maintains his connection with his inner heroic spirit. We discuss how society and the media often tries to dictate the narratives we believe and how Brett takes control of the information he allows himself to absorb. We discuss why it's important to acknowledge and celebrate the good that comes from dark or stressful experiences. We explain why you should choose which narratives you focus on and why Brett believes it's the core work of leadership. We also discuss why suffering is often the path toward freedom and why Brett believes the world is on the verge of experiencing great breakthroughs, despite the adversity we're currently facing in today's post-pandemic world. “It's now more important than ever that we choose the narratives for ourselves, our families, our communities - and we rally together to support each other in those positive, hopeful, beautiful narratives.” - Brett Culp This week on Mastering Overwhelm: What it's like to be seen as a powerful role model for other people How Brett maintains a connection with his inner heroic spirit How the world around us is trying to dictate our thoughts and beliefs How Brett takes control of what information he absorbs and what he doesn't The importance of acknowledging and celebrating the good that comes out of stressful situations Choosing your own narrative and writing your own story Why choosing the narrative, you believe in is the core work of leadership Embracing your feelings and emotions Why Brett believes suffering is often the path to freedom The hope that Brett leaves with his audiences Why Brett believes society is on the verge of a great breakthrough Resources Mentioned: Book: The Alter-Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman Book: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Connect with Brett Culp: Brett Culp's Website The Rising Heroes Project Brett Culp on LinkedIn Brett Culp on Instagram Brett Culp on Facebook Brett Culp on Twitter   Mastering Overwhelm - Set Yourself Free to Enjoy Your Success Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Mastering Overwhelm Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“We're the most connected, and the loneliest generation ever,” says Dr. Jack Muskat, Medcan's clinical director of psychology, describing the paradox of apps like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. Inspired by a recent study showing that a one-week break from social media led to significant improvements in well-being, Dr. Muskat leads Eat Move Think producer Jasmine Rach on a social media cleanse of her own. It also features context from the bestselling Johann Hari book on the cognitive effects of social media and technology, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

Adult children who move far away. Miracle pets. The nature of depression (what is it?) and the loneliness it brings. An online dating questionnaire horror story. Numbness and resignation. Values. ACEs. Discovering your parents are fallible. The import of location.Stay for questionable advice and a few creepy situations relating to the mystery of the human body.Lost Connections by Johann HariStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariFool Me Twice podcastMeghan McDonnell on MediumRead along in Listless: Volume Eleven – The Journals of Meghan McDonnellPlaylist on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramEmail us at thefeelingspodcast@gmail.comFind us on Pinterest: @thefeelingspodcastThe Feelings (buzzsprout.com)Music: “When it All Falls” by Ketsa* Names and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect identities. We have solely recorded our interpretations and opinions of all events. Certain place names have been changed

Johann Hari (@johannhari101) is a New York Times best-selling author and top-rated TED speaker. His latest book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again. What We Discuss with Johann Hari: It's not just your imagination: attention spans are shortening, and finding the mental state that fosters deep thinking is increasingly elusive. It's not just kids: college-age people switch tasks, on average, every 65 seconds. Adults? Every three minutes. We've become accustomed to interrupting ourselves when external distractions aren't there to do it for us. It's not your fault: your inability to focus isn't a personal failure; your focus has been stolen from you by powerful external forces that have left all of us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit. It's not just the internet and technology: our lack of focus has actually been happening for generations. Discover what Johann learned about reclaiming this focus—as individuals, and as a society—on a trip that took him around the world. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/707 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Miss the conversation we had with Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, the primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention? Catch up with episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

A really thought-provoking and important conversation with world-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of Thirty Million Words Dr. Dana Suskind about why early childhood years matter, and  how society can and should help families meet the developmental needs of their children by providing more robust support for parents during the most critical years for building a bright future. HER BOOKS Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise This year, so far I have read 24 books. If you are curious, here are my top 6 for now.  Stolen Focus by Johann Hari The AfterGrief by Hope Edeleman The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora Strange Situation bt Bethany Saltman  Brain-Body Parenting by Mona Delahooke  Parent Nation by Dana Suskind  LAST YEAR'S SELECTION 10 Best Self-Help Books of 2022 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep. 317: The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora, MD Ep. 318: What Comes After Grief with Hope Edelman Ep. 319: Understanding Attachment with Bethany Saltman  Ep. 315: How to Help Kids with Emotional Self-Regulation with Mona Delahooke Ep. 310: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again with Johann Hari SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Become a patron on Patreon.com and join 22 exisiting memebers who contribute $140 towards our monthly goal of $500.  Make a one-time donation in any amount to say “Thank you!” Rate or write a review FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: info@authenticparenting.com STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle discusses the capabilities of 4th generation nuclear technology in meeting current energy needs with Katherine Moshonas Cole Guest Bios: - Katherine Moshonas Cole is the President of X-Energy Canada Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute What is Katherine Reading? - Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari - https://www.amazon.ca/Stolen-Focus-Attention-Think-Deeply/dp/0593138511 - A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel, by Amor Towles - https://www.amazon.ca/Gentleman-Moscow-Novel-Amor-Towles/dp/0670026190 Recording Date: June 13, 2022 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Modern Americans have collective attention deficiency; our ability to read entire books, track complex arguments, or listen intently is collapsing. Hunter and Autumn turn to two articles to examine what this collapse of attention may mean for the church in the modern era. Church leaders and Christian Bible college professors are noting a “double literacy loss” within their respective communities. Trevin Wax and Brad East describe the first loss as “biblical literacy loss.” Familiarity with biblical themes and stories was once high in the American populace but is now uncommon even among regular church attenders. The second loss is “general literacy loss” due to the widespread collapse of attention. If reading and study are declining, as these authors contest, how will a rising generation of Christians engage Scripture? Resources mentioned in this episode: "Bible Reading in an Age of Double Literacy Loss" by Trevin Wax (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/bible-reading-literacy-loss/) "Double Literacy Loss" by Brad East (https://www.bradeast.org/blog/double-literacy-loss) "Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World" by Maryanne Wolf (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062388770) "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again" by Johann Hari (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FYHKYFJ)

This week, Monica and Jennifer are sharing their top picks for the ultimate biophilic summer reading list! Whether you're just starting out on your biophilic journey or are a seasoned pro looking to expand your knowledge, there is something for everyone to enjoy (ideally poolside, beachside, or on your favorite park bench). Themes include connecting to nature through mindful walking (no surprise there!), working to combat the climate crisis through thoughtful action, and tips for simply slowing down in a fast-paced world. Show NotesDon't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change by George MarshallThe Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home by Katherine MayStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Why we can't pay attention anymore (Vox Conversations)Johann Hari On Why You Can't Pay Attention (& How to Reclaim Focus) (Rich Roll)Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Justin Zorn and Leigh MarzAll We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K. WilkinsonWhy Are Climate Justice & Racial Justice Inextricably Linked? (Biophilic Solutions)Telling Stories to Save the Earth: Dr. Katharine Wilkinson & Mary Annaise Heglar (Serenbe Stories)HEATED from Emily Atkin (Substack)Walk Your Way Calm by Jennifer WalshKey Words: nature, summer reading, reading list, nature books, biophilia, biophilic, biophilic design, climate change, climate, climate crisis, focus, attention, attention span, attention deficit, technology, tech, tech and society, environment, race and ethnicity

Support us on Kofi! (https://ko-fi.com/C0C86NYJW) Everybody needs a break sometimes. That's why we're going on a brief hiatus! We know you will miss us while we're gone so, to keep you entertained until our return, we are sharing some extra special picks in today's episode. From the Steam Deck to the wonderful game of chess, from Inventing Anna to a new season of Taskmaster, we have an exciting list of games and bingeable TV shows for you, plus one or two movies, a horror novella, and some flashy moves too! Don't miss this special edition of Enjoy the Vue, especially since it will be our last for a while. Thanks for joining us! Key Points From This Episode: Diving right into our special edition picks, starting with the Steam Deck. Why Ari says half the fun of watching Inventing Anna is imitating the accent. Oscar's movie pick: Everything Everywhere All at Once and why you should watch it. Tessa's experience of playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. Ghosts on BBC One (not the American version!) and Severance on Apple TV+. Oscar shares a pick he may or may not have mentioned previously: Slay the Spire. Why Tessa recommends Better Call Saul, even if you haven't seen Breaking Bad. Ari on why Horizon: Forbidden West is everything she “hoped and dreamed of and more.” Play a game of chess between meetings with Oscar on Chess.com! The diversity and inclusivity of the cast on The Good Doctor on ABC. A game show and a dramatization; Game Changer and The Girl from Plainville. Why Oscar suggests practicing flashy moves for when you play tabletop games. Tessa offers up an animated film, a book, a YouTube show, and a ginger seltzer. Oscar shares his professional opinion on whether seltzer is better out of a bottle or a can. We leave you with some classic Enjoy the Vue ‘goofing' to close the show! Tweetables: “Severance, which is on Apple TV+, [is] honestly one of the best shows I have ever watched. Every moment is so intentional, even if it doesn't seem like it in the moment.” — @EnjoyTheVueCast (https://twitter.com/EnjoyTheVueCast) [0:11:44] “If you want to just play a game [of chess] in the background with some folks between meetings, you just pop over to the [Chess.com] tab, make a move, smile at how smart you are, and continue on.” — @EnjoyTheVueCast (https://twitter.com/EnjoyTheVueCast) [0:26:07] “It's less about your ability to play [a game] and more about how high your intimidation skill is.” — @EnjoyTheVueCast (https://twitter.com/EnjoyTheVueCast) [0:37:53] “People will disagree with me on this point, but I think your first chug of seltzer should be approximately half the can. You may take sips after that, but the initial chug should be about half the can to be enjoyed immediately.” — @EnjoyTheVueCast (https://twitter.com/EnjoyTheVueCast) [0:45:18] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Alex Steam Deck (https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck) Ghosts (British version) (https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GXrBDuAniEYC9JwEAAAWV:type:series), BBC (HBO Max) Taskmaster series 13 (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/taskmaster), Channel4 Chess: The Musical (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_(musical)) Game Changer (https://www.dropout.tv/game-changer), Dropout.tv Star Realms (https://www.starrealms.com/digital-game/) Seedlip Drinks (https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/) Ari Inventing Anna (https://www.netflix.com/title/81008305), Netflix Severance (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx), Apple TV+  Horizon Forbidden West (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/) (Playstation 4, Playstation 5) The Girl from Plainville (https://www.hulu.com/series/b23dbb07-5a56-4918-8a17-a0cbe18d7884), Hulu Oscar Everything Everywhere All At Once (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_Everywhere_All_at_Once) Baba is You (https://hempuli.com/baba), Hempuli Slay the Spire (https://www.megacrit.com/), Mega Crit Chess (https://www.chess.com/) Flashpoint (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100901/flash-point-fire-rescue) Practicing meaningless flashy ways of placing pieces in games Tessa Fire Emblem: Three Houses (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/fire-emblem-three-houses-switch), Intelligent Systems, Koei Tecmo (Nintendo Switch) Better Call Saul (https://www.amc.com/shows/better-call-saul--1002228), AMC The Good Doctor (https://abc.com/shows/the-good-doctor), ABC Helpmeet (https://bookshop.org/books/helpmeet-9781988964386/9781988964386), Naben Ruthnum ねこぢる草 (Cat Soup) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Soup), J.C. Staff Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--And How to Think Deeply Again (https://bookshop.org/books/stolen-focus-why-you-can-t-pay-attention-and-how-to-think-deeply-again/9780593138519), Johann Hari なつめさんち (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuSRzuQayUyETYvmE-78eVQ), YouTube Ginger seltzer NuMuv Multi Use Grip Aid (https://www.arthritissupplies.com/numuv-multi-use-grip-aid.html)

In this episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend SJ Morris as co-host of the Community Pulse. Like many of us, sometimes the business of life and work makes it difficult to make time for the things we enjoy or even just time to take care of ourselves. We wanted to take the opportunity to say goodbye to SJ and also to talk about what folks can do to honestly and boldly confront their own burnout in DevRel. Checkouts Jason Hand * Discogs (https://www.discogs.com) - to inventory SJ's vinyl record collection. * Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593138511/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) by Johann Hari * Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984878107/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) by Adam Grant Mary Thengvall * Fi GPS dog collar. Use this referral code (https://shop.tryfi.com/r/GG2GJ9/?utm_source=referrals) to get a free “band” (collar) of your choice. SJ Morris * SJ re-discovers vinyl - aka my checkout is just the concept of vinyl records played on turntables PJ Hagerty * Kendrick Lamar's new album - Mr Morale & The Big Steppers * Polyvinyl Records Garage Sale (https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/garage_sale_lps) for Pride Month * The Handmaid's Tale (https://www.amazon.com/Handmaids-Tale-Margaret-Atwood/dp/038549081X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3WOJVBX1YVSB&keywords=the+handmaids+tale&qid=1654602516&sprefix=the+handmaids+tale%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-4) by Margaret Atwood Wesley: * What neurodiversity means for DevRel (https://twitter.com/wesley83/status/1529482672711647243) * The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World (https://www.amazon.com/Long-Game-Long-Term-Thinker-Short-Term/dp/164782057X) by Dorie Clark Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5WfMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=565TMb81SaWwrJYbAIeOxQ), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village.

Like so many of us, author Johann Hari noticed that the more time he spent looking at screens and switching from device to device, the harder it became for him to concentrate and achieve his goals. After talking to more than 200 doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists around the world, Johann came to a sobering conclusion: the human race is in the middle of an attention crisis. He examines this societal challenge in his new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.This week on How I Built This Lab, Johann and Guy discuss the factors chipping away at our ability to focus, and what we can do to reclaim our attention. They also talk about flow states – how we get into them, and why everyone in the business world should be working to achieve them. Check out Johann's book here: https://amzn.to/3L3wsMCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you know the difference between ice cream, gelato, soft-serve, frozen yogurt and sorbet? This episode begins by explaining what they all are and how they are different from each other. https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/differences-between-ice-cream-gelato-frozen-yogurt-sherbet Pay attention! Stay focused. Do one thing at a time. We have all been told these things yet now more than ever, distractions are everywhere. So how exactly do you keep your attention focused? Is it really necessary? If so, what are the benefits? Here to explain why this is so important is journalist and bestselling Johann Hari who has traveled the world to discover the latest research on attention and focus. Johann is author of the book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again (https://amzn.to/3Mfsp12). Do all the different over-the-counter pain relievers work about the same or is there a real difference? Why do OTC cough medicines work so poorly? What should you ask your doctor before you agree to take a new medicine? These are just a few of the questions tackled by my guest Joe Graedon. Joe is a pharmacologist who has spent his career making drug information understandable and accessible to consumers. He is author of the book The People's Pharmacy (https://amzn.to/3sDlg2G) and his website is:https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/ I'm pretty sure you have a 4-digit PIN you use for your banking or to unlock your phone or for other accounts you may have. But it's only 4 digits, so how hard can it be for hackers to hack? Listen as I explain, and I'll tell you which PIN numbers to never use. https://pitiptechblog.com/2011/06/27/top-10-smart-phone-pins-to-avoid/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Truebill is the smartest way to manage your finances. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Get started today at https://Truebill.com/SYSK! Sign up for your FREE Novo business checking account RIGHT NOW at https://Novo.co/Something and you'll get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts! With Avast One, https://avast.com you can confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, & other cybercrimes! Small Businesses are ready to thrive again and looking for resources to rise to the challenge. That's why Dell Technologies has assembled an all-star lineup of podcasters (and we're one of them!) for the third year in a row to create a virtual conference to share advice and inspiration for Small Businesses. Search Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Audacy.com, Spotify or Apple podcasts starting May 10th! With prices soaring at the pump, Discover has your back with cash back! Use the Discover Card & earn 5% cash back at Gas Stations and Target, now through June, when you activate. Get up to $75 cash back this quarter with Discover it® card. Learn more at https://discover.com/rewards If you're the type of person who's always thinking about new business ideas or wondering “What's the next side hustle I should spin up?” — check out the podcast My First Million! Today is made for Thrill! Style, Power, Discovery, Adventure, however you do thrill, Nissan has a vehicle to make it happen at https://nissanusa.com Whether you're going on a cross country trip or just up the street, please buckle up! Don't risk it. And remember, Click It or Ticket. Brought to you by NHTSA. Use SheetzGo on the Sheetz app! Just open the app, scan your snacks, tap your payment method and go!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with Johann Hari – whose new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again – is already a New York Times best-seller.  I was fortunate enough to meet Johann in September 2019 when he was writing this book. He came to my house here in Pacifica, California – and we spent the whole day together and discussing a range of topics – from cruel optimism to the privatization of mindfulness as the new neoliberal, capitalist spirituality.  Johann Hari is the author of three New York Times best-selling books, and the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series, The Fix,  starring Samuel L. Jackson. His books have been translated into 38 languages, and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein. His latest book, ‘Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention', was published in January 2022, and received rave reviews everywhere from the Washington Post to the Irish Times to the Sydney Morning Herald.  Johann's first book, ‘Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs', was adapted into the Oscar-nominated film ‘The United States Vs Billie Holiday'.  I first came across Johann's work when I read his , ‘Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions'  Johann's TED talks have been viewed more than 80 million times. The first is named ‘Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong'. The second is entitled ‘This Could Be Why You Are Depressed or Anxious'.  He has written over the past decade for some of the world's leading newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian, Politico and many more. He has appeared on NPR's All Thing Considered, HBO's Realtime With Bill Maher, The Joe Rogan Podcast, the BBC's Question Time, and many other popular shows. Johann studied Social and Political Science at King's College, Cambridge, and graduated with honors. Check out our show notes on The Mindful Cranks for links to his website.

Launching the first ever episode on YouTube of the Lucy Colangelo Wonder Experience. This is episode 8 from the podcast and I'm excited to be here! This episode goes over a few awesome things in my Impulse Log and here are the links to my blog posts about the material. My fav nuggets this week were; -Figuring things out -Impulse log -Script of the ShineOn™ Beginner's Guide -I value the scenic route over being succinct -ShineOn™ Clarity Mapping -Arc of your life concept of time in Beginner's Guide -Brené Brown and Tim Ferris, "I wish someone told me this when I was your age." from Motivation Thrive video and full video in blog. Unlocking yourself. Having a willingness to unlock yourself. Create self awareness. It's the hardest work I've ever done and it's the hardest work anyone can do. -Episode 1791 from Joe Rogan with Sadhguru, the word INTERIORITY. "take charge of your interiority". It's a journey inward. An interiority exploration experience is what I have created with ShineOn™. It's how you take charge and get into getting to know yourself, your interiority! -Psychology Today, Dr. Peter Gray Ph.D., Freedom to Learn, Why Kids Are Suffering. The 3 crucial human needs. -Oprah with Johan Hari, on her Podcast, Stolen Focus Pt1. and Pt2. Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. We're distracted! Such a great explanation to gain understanding. Quote: Remember that the minute you take your first step into the life of your dreams, the first to greet you there will be fear. Nod. Keep walking. -Brianna Wiest I love investigating, exploring and sharing what's been on my mind and in my Impulse Log. I will be posting every week and welcoming you into my Wonder World! Thanks for being here! As always, my wish for you is that you love who you are becoming, Lucy

I've come to believe that the quality and richness of our lives is, in no small part, determined by the depth and quality of our attention. If it's massively distracted, perpetually spinning out, and focused on negativity, that will also largely be the state of our lives, regardless of the actual objective circumstance of our lives. And, that is where we go in a powerful way with my guest today, Johann Hari. Johann is a writer and journalist, whose work appears in everywhere from the New York Times, Le Monde, to The Guardian and many other newspapers and media outlets. His TED talks and NowThis viral video have been viewed almost 100 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah Winfrey to Noam Chomsky. He was the Executive Producer of the Oscar-nominated film “The United States vs Billie Holiday” and of a forthcoming eight-part TV series starring Samuel L Jackson. And following an incident with his Godson a few years back, he decided to turn his attention to the topic of attention, what attention actually is, how it affects us our mental and physical health, relationships, careers, and lives, what our ability to either harness or lose control of it is doing to us, and how our world, technology and global enterprise have built models designed to hijack our attention not in the name of the betterment of our lives or of humanity, but rather for their own good. Johann goes deep into his research and ideas in the groundbreaking book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again, and we explore what he calls an attentional pathogenic culture, how it's making life both harder and sadder, and, importantly, what we can do about it to reclaim our attention and, in doing so, our lives.You can find Johann at: Instagram | WebsiteIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley about the way our brain works.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.AquaTruRitualThrive Market See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Bastian talks with writer Johann Hari about our diminishing ability to focus. Hari, author of “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again,” shares how our modern lifestyle, from phones and food to sleep and technology, is impacting our levels of concentration, with research showing that juggling from one task to another comes at a cost.

The average American adult spends over three hours a day staring into their phone. If you're a teenager it's even worse – seven hours. What's really troubling is that in study after study, people say that they want to be looking at their screens less. They just don't know how. They've lost control.  Johann Hari interviewed over 200 of the world's leading experts on focus and attention for his new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. What he found was that your attention didn't collapse. It's been stolen from you. So on today's episode, while everyone is busy debating what Elon Musk is doing to Twitter, Johann explains what Twitter is doing to all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it about modern life that is completely disrupting our ability to focus, and how much of it is our fault? Turns out, not a lot. A number of factors from technology to our sleep habits, and even air pollution, play a role in what causes us to have about the same attention regulation skills as a kitten. In this first episode of our two-part series on focus, guest Johann Hari breaks down why our ability to pay attention is collapsing, and what we can do about it. Johann Hari is the author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again. His first book, Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs was adapted into the Oscar nominated film The United States Vs Billie Holiday as well as a documentary series. Johann is also the author of Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions which was featured in a previous episode. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 80 million times. In this episode we talk about: Johann's notion that there are twelve factors draining our focusHis argument for the importance of both collective and individual action to reclaim our attentionWhat he learned from a self-imposed three-month internet-free experimentHow this impacts our children, and what we might do about it Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/johann-hari-439See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the approaching midterms, inflation, and whether social media is imperiling U.S. democracy—with guest Simon Bazelon. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Simon Bazelon for Slow Boring: “Democrats Are Sleepwalking Into A Senate Disaster” Thomas B. Edsall for The New York Times: “Trump Poses a Test Democracy Is Failing” Matthew H. Graham and Milan W. Svolik for The American Political Science Review: “Democracy in America? Partisanship, Polarization, and the Robustness of Support for Democracy in the United States” Jonathan Haidt for The Atlantic: “Why The Last Ten Years of American Life Have Been So Stupid” Paul Krugman for The New York Times: “Inflation Is About to Come Down — but Don't Get Too Excited” Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, by Jonathan Haidt Here are this week's chatters: David: Little Dorrit, by Charles Dickens John: Macbeth on Broadway Emily: Christine Charnosky for Law.com: “A University of Arizona Law Grad on How the GRE Changed Her Life”; University of Arizona Law's Innovation for Justice work  Listener chatter from Nick Gaffney: Alex Hanson for the Valley News: “Croydon School Budget Cut Sets Up High-Stakes Battle Over Future of Town's Education System”; Alex Hanson for the Valley News: “Budget Cut Looks Bleak For Schools After Croydon Meeting” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment Emily, John, and David discuss what constitutes time well spent. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the approaching midterms, inflation, and whether social media is imperiling U.S. democracy—with guest Simon Bazelon. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Simon Bazelon for Slow Boring: “Democrats Are Sleepwalking Into A Senate Disaster” Thomas B. Edsall for The New York Times: “Trump Poses a Test Democracy Is Failing” Matthew H. Graham and Milan W. Svolik for The American Political Science Review: “Democracy in America? Partisanship, Polarization, and the Robustness of Support for Democracy in the United States” Jonathan Haidt for The Atlantic: “Why The Last Ten Years of American Life Have Been So Stupid” Paul Krugman for The New York Times: “Inflation Is About to Come Down — but Don't Get Too Excited” Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann Hari The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, by Jonathan Haidt Here are this week's chatters: David: Little Dorrit, by Charles Dickens John: Macbeth on Broadway Emily: Christine Charnosky for Law.com: “A University of Arizona Law Grad on How the GRE Changed Her Life”; University of Arizona Law's Innovation for Justice work  Listener chatter from Nick Gaffney: Alex Hanson for the Valley News: “Croydon School Budget Cut Sets Up High-Stakes Battle Over Future of Town's Education System”; Alex Hanson for the Valley News: “Budget Cut Looks Bleak For Schools After Croydon Meeting” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment Emily, John, and David discuss what constitutes time well spent. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary:In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with Lisa Havilah, Chief Executive of the Powerhouse Museum in Australia. They unpack the visionary approach she has crafted over her career of shaping cultural institutions and precincts into culturally and commercially vibrant hubs. They discuss the imperative need to maintain your community engaged, to operate and program inclusively, as well as the significance of keeping an open-door policy, particularly towards emerging artists and cultural leaders.  After, Criena is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. They reflect on the importance of bold but honest cultural leadership, alongside the need for cultural institutions to align practice with ethos for a coherent brand identity. References: Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia's oldest and most important cultural institutions.  Project Contemporary Artspace in Wollongong was founded by Lisa Havilah, Glen Barkley and Nathan Clarke. Casula Powerhouse Art Center, a multi-disciplinary arts centre in Western Sydney Campbelltown Arts Centre, an arts centre also based in Western Sydney Carriageworks, the largest multi-arts centre in Australia Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, Australia's only international fashion event that takes place throughout the Carriageworks precinct Sydney Contemporary, visual art fair presented by and staged at Carriageworks Powerhouse Parramatta is the largest investment in cultural infrastructure since the Sydney Opera House, and the first major cultural institution to be established in Western Sydney. Renewal of Powerhouse Ultimo, where it will be embedded into a new creative industries precinct Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari Guest bio:Lisa Havilah is the Chief Executive of the Powerhouse Museum. Through her visionary leadership, she is establishing a new museum paradigm for one of Australia's oldest and most important cultural institutions. From 2012 to 2019, Lisa was the Director of Carriageworks. Under her leadership, Carriageworks experienced extraordinary audience, artistic and commercial growth, becoming the fastest growing cultural precinct in Australia. She was recently named one of Sydney's most influential people in the Daily Telegraphs' Power 100 list.

In Part 2, Oprah continues her discussions with journalist and author Johann Hari about his New York Times Bestselling new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. Johann tells Oprah the forces that are distracting us and stealing our focus are human made and can be unmade. He lays out three bold goals we can collectively do to regain our daily focus. 

Oprah talks to journalist and author Johann Hari about his New York Times bestselling new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. Johann explains why there are 12 forces working to distract us and steal our focus. Johann tells Oprah why so many people can't reach a place of depth in their daily lives anymore. He also explains why he believes we're now becoming a society based on “scanning and skimming.”

Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again, talks with callers about what scrolling through social media is doing to us.

I recently finished reading Johann Hari's latest book, Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. I found it to be well researched and informative, and perhaps a little unsettling; so I thought I would share my perspective on it with you.

Two business owners in the past week have both said, “once we get (insert challenge here) wrapped up, then we will be ready for coaching.” It sounds like a fore-thoughtful thing to say, and yet we know deep down it is likely not true.   We know that time typically breeds the soil for distraction to set in, for busy-ness to compound, for mis-aligned interruptions to continue unmitigated, and we wake up in six months in greater chaos and numbness than we are in right now. A man in his seventies was recently reflecting on life and was asked a thoughtful question, “looking back, what do you wish for?” His response, “a simpler time”.   Although we tend to look in retrospect with the tinted lenses of simple, easy, and wholesome; a tour of the history books will remind us that world history is peppered with moments we would rather forget. Complexity is on the increase. In his research-rich book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again, author Johann Hari. One study that Hari discusses shows that the majority of office workers “never get a whole hour uninterrupted on a normal day…the average American worker is distracted roughly once every three minutes”.   Business owners are longing to build a team of people that will commit to the same desire and focus that they have given to get the business started.   Unfortunately, most people live under the presumption that they can multitask. Hari explains that multitasking was a term devoted to technology that was capable of doing more than one task at a time because the scientists were able to install additional processors (think of it as multiple brains in one technological body); it was never intended to be a description of human capability because humans are essentially incapable of legitimate multitasking.   Compounding these two basic realities, people are constantly distracted from meaningful work, and the work they are doing is so fragmented because of the myth of multitasking, and you get a cocktail that is ripe for frustration and a fragmented mission. Why is coaching important in the workplace?  It begs to ask the broader question, why is coaching important at all? A coach provides at least five values that the player cannot provide for herself. First, a coach provides perspective and clarity.  In its most simplest concept, the coach brings perspective the player cannot, simply because the coach is not the player.  The coach is living life outside the day to day of the player.  A player is always at her altitude, pitch, speed, and angle.  A coach can adjust angles when needed in order to gain a different perspective of the same issue. A good coach is one who simply relays what they see and then converts that information into something actionable. This leads to the second tool in a coaches toolbelt, time to gameplan.  Armed with perspective and unique information, a coach will then go into deep focused time to gameplan what they see, think, and hear and contrast it with.  A game plan not only dives deep into what the competitor is planning but also navigates all of the factors influencing the game or the mission.   A good coach, armed with perspective and insight, builds a game plan and then readies themselves for the hardest challenge of all. Third, the coach shows up to practice even when the player doesn't want to.  An NBA scout once showed the contrast between the preparation-loving Kobe Bryant and his rival, the showtime-loving Allen Iverson saying, “Iverson loved to play the game when the lights came on, Kobe loved to play the game before the lights came on.” The repetition of practice is a direct influencer on the success of the game.  The consistency of each game is a mirror of the consistency of practice.   Without coaches, practices would be far less frequent, and far less effective. The fourth value of a coach is in their ability to lend courage.   We were almost seven years into our business and I knew a change was needed.  I was essentially working two full-time jobs in the same business and my fuel tank was running on reserve.   My mastermind group was meeting in Nashville for a long weekend to dig into each other's world and situation.   The verdict from my group of 10 guys was clear and unrelenting, “cut your time in half and double your rates…no exceptions.” For years I was undervaluing my rates and overdelivering on my time in front of people.  It was an unsustainable mix. But I was scared and my mind was flooded with what if scenarios that ultimately led to a place of grief and terminal conclusion. I needed courage, the will to stare fear in the face, and methodically walk through it.  I did.  And I didn't die.  In fact, the business didn't die either… it grew because I now had more time to devote to the health and nurture of our team. A coach, an outside team of advisors, lend courage. When all of the values of a coach have been installed, the culmination of those efforts requires reflective monitoring to adjust for overages or underages. Without monitoring, we don't know where we need to make adjustments and modifications.   Why is coaching important in the workplace?  Because coaching is important in life, and work is where we will spend a significant portion of our life.  Everyone needs a coach because everyone is distracted thinking that later will be the best time not realizing that later is here right now. 

Two business owners in the past week have both said, “once we get (insert challenge here) wrapped up, then we will be ready for coaching.” It sounds like a fore-thoughtful thing to say, and yet we know deep down it is likely not true.   We know that time typically breeds the soil for distraction to set in, for busy-ness to compound, for mis-aligned interruptions to continue unmitigated, and we wake up in six months in greater chaos and numbness than we are in right now. A man in his seventies was recently reflecting on life and was asked a thoughtful question, “looking back, what do you wish for?” His response, “a simpler time”.   Although we tend to look in retrospect with the tinted lenses of simple, easy, and wholesome; a tour of the history books will remind us that world history is peppered with moments we would rather forget. Complexity is on the increase. In his research-rich book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again, author Johann Hari. One study that Hari discusses shows that the majority of office workers “never get a whole hour uninterrupted on a normal day…the average American worker is distracted roughly once every three minutes”.   Business owners are longing to build a team of people that will commit to the same desire and focus that they have given to get the business started.   Unfortunately, most people live under the presumption that they can multitask. Hari explains that multitasking was a term devoted to technology that was capable of doing more than one task at a time because the scientists were able to install additional processors (think of it as multiple brains in one technological body); it was never intended to be a description of human capability because humans are essentially incapable of legitimate multitasking.   Compounding these two basic realities, people are constantly distracted from meaningful work, and the work they are doing is so fragmented because of the myth of multitasking, and you get a cocktail that is ripe for frustration and a fragmented mission. Why is coaching important in the workplace?  It begs to ask the broader question, why is coaching important at all? A coach provides at least five values that the player cannot provide for herself. First, a coach provides perspective and clarity.  In its most simplest concept, the coach brings perspective the player cannot, simply because the coach is not the player.  The coach is living life outside the day to day of the player.  A player is always at her altitude, pitch, speed, and angle.  A coach can adjust angles when needed in order to gain a different perspective of the same issue. A good coach is one who simply relays what they see and then converts that information into something actionable. This leads to the second tool in a coaches toolbelt, time to gameplan.  Armed with perspective and unique information, a coach will then go into deep focused time to gameplan what they see, think, and hear and contrast it with.  A game plan not only dives deep into what the competitor is planning but also navigates all of the factors influencing the game or the mission.   A good coach, armed with perspective and insight, builds a game plan and then readies themselves for the hardest challenge of all. Third, the coach shows up to practice even when the player doesn't want to.  An NBA scout once showed the contrast between the preparation-loving Kobe Bryant and his rival, the showtime-loving Allen Iverson saying, “Iverson loved to play the game when the lights came on, Kobe loved to play the game before the lights came on.” The repetition of practice is a direct influencer on the success of the game.  The consistency of each game is a mirror of the consistency of practice.   Without coaches, practices would be far less frequent, and far less effective. The fourth value of a coach is in their ability to lend courage.   We were almost seven years into our business and I knew a change was needed.  I was essentially working two full-time jobs in the same business and my fuel tank was running on reserve.   My mastermind group was meeting in Nashville for a long weekend to dig into each other's world and situation.   The verdict from my group of 10 guys was clear and unrelenting, “cut your time in half and double your rates…no exceptions.” For years I was undervaluing my rates and overdelivering on my time in front of people.  It was an unsustainable mix. But I was scared and my mind was flooded with what if scenarios that ultimately led to a place of grief and terminal conclusion. I needed courage, the will to stare fear in the face, and methodically walk through it.  I did.  And I didn't die.  In fact, the business didn't die either… it grew because I now had more time to devote to the health and nurture of our team. A coach, an outside team of advisors, lend courage. When all of the values of a coach have been installed, the culmination of those efforts requires reflective monitoring to adjust for overages or underages. Without monitoring, we don't know where we need to make adjustments and modifications.   Why is coaching important in the workplace?  Because coaching is important in life, and work is where we will spend a significant portion of our life.  Everyone needs a coach because everyone is distracted thinking that later will be the best time not realizing that later is here right now. 

Volunteers prepare Molotov cocktails in a public park. Uzhhorod, Ukraine, February 28, 2022. | Image by Fotoreserg On today's show: 0:08 – FUND DRIVE SPECIAL Matthew Cassel, Vice News Correspondent, reports from Kyiv | Matthew Cassel 0:17 – Vice News Correspondent Matthew Cassel speaks with us from Kyiv, Ukraine, to describe how he has seen Ukrainians work together to keep each other safe and to build neighborhood-level militant blockades as Russian forces encroach on the capital city. Follow his on-the-ground coverage on Twitter or Instagram @MatthewCassel. 0:36 – British Petroleum, Shell, and others have announced plans to disinvest from their roles with Russian oil and gas. Antonia Juhasz (@AntoniaJuhasz) joins us to describe the effect on the oil industry of the war in Ukraine. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $150 and receive a copy of Johann Hari's Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again 1:08 – We spend the second hour with Johann Hari (@johannhari101) about his new book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again. He explores how our minds have been negatively impacted by technology, and what we can do to create freedom from it. The post Front line report from Kyiv; Ukraine war's effect on oil; Plus, attention and deficits in modern life appeared first on KPFA.

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Scrolling endlessly without focusing on one thought is a problem of modern life. Journalist Johann Hari joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why we're only able to focus on tasks for minutes at a time, what happened to our attention span, and how these racing thoughts can be monetized by big tech. His book is “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.”

Sean Illing talks with the author Johann Hari about his new book Stolen Focus, which explores what's happening — and what's already happened — to our attention. They discuss how exactly Big Tech "stole" our ability to focus, what many leading scientists say about how we are psychologically and physiologically changed by the powerful new draws on our attention, and whether or not we need an "attention rebellion" to fight back against the tech giants, whose business models depend on us getting easily distracted. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox Guest: Johann Hari (@johannhari101), author References:  Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari (Crown; 2022) Companion site with audio excerpts from interviews with experts and additional endnotes: stolenfocusbook.com Getting Ahead of ADHD by Joel T. Nigg (Guilford; 2017) "Capitalism is turning us into addicts" by Sean Illing, interviewing David T, Courtwright (Vox; Apr. 18, 2020) Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan (1964) "Enhancing attention through training" by Michael Posner, et al. (Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences (4); 2015) "Facebook and texting made me do it: Media-induced task-switching while studying" by Larry Rosen, et al. (Computers in Human Behavior, 29 (3); 2013) "Accelerating dynamics of collective attention" by Sune Lehmann, et al. (Nature Communications; 2019)   Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

--On the Show: --Johann Hari, writer and journalist whose latest book is "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again," joins David to discuss deteriorating attention spans and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3sJ0DBF --Do Democrats have any good candidates in the bullpen for 2024 if Joe Biden does not run for re-election? --Courts around the country are bracing for violence as a result of Donald Trump being under three criminal investigations --Trump-affiliated right wing social media platform Rumble offers Joe Rogan $100 million to abandon Spotify and bring his podcast to them --Radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene rants about "mask" (singular) while visibly struggling to breathe on the House floor --Right-wing "comedian" Jim Breuer attempts to weigh in on foreign policy and the Joe Rogan controversy --Donald Trump announces that he is DJ'ing at Mar-a-Lago on the weekends --Possible the most chaotic voicemail caller in history calls in --On the Bonus Show: Beijing Olympics viewership falls hard, Olympic teams raise concerns about quarantine hotels, flight attendants worried as alcohol returns to planes, much more... ⌚ Use code PAKMAN for 15% off Vincero watches at https://davidpakman.com/watch

Sean Illing talks with the author Johann Hari about his new book Stolen Focus, which explores what's happening — and what's already happened — to our attention. They discuss how exactly Big Tech "stole" our ability to focus, what many leading scientists say about how we are psychologically and physiologically changed by the powerful new draws on our attention, and whether or not we need an "attention rebellion" to fight back against the tech giants, whose business models depend on us getting easily distracted. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox Guest: Johann Hari (@johannhari101), author References:  Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari (Crown; 2022) Companion site with audio excerpts from interviews with experts and additional endnotes: stolenfocusbook.com Getting Ahead of ADHD by Joel T. Nigg (Guilford; 2017) "Capitalism is turning us into addicts" by Sean Illing, interviewing David T, Courtwright (Vox; Apr. 18, 2020) Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan (1964) "Enhancing attention through training" by Michael Posner, et al. (Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences (4); 2015) "Facebook and texting made me do it: Media-induced task-switching while studying" by Larry Rosen, et al. (Computers in Human Behavior, 29 (3); 2013) "Accelerating dynamics of collective attention" by Sune Lehmann, et al. (Nature Communications; 2019) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the United States, teenagers can focus on one task for only sixty-five seconds at a time, and office workers lose focus every three minutes. We tend to think of things like this as inevitable and we personalize them, we create little narratives about personal failure or a lack of willpower. But this isn't really the case. The problem is systemic, and in his latest book, Lost Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – And How to Think Deeply Again, author and journalist Johann Hari explains why everything we think we know about this crisis of attention is wrong — and why we need an attention revolution. Johann Hari is also the author of the books Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, as well as Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions. Intermission music by Tallest Man on Earth. Upstream theme music was composed by Robert. Support for this episode was provided by the Guerrilla Foundation and by listeners like you. Upstream is a labor of love — we couldn't keep this project going without the generosity of our listeners and fans. Please consider chipping in a one-time or recurring donation at www.upstreampodcast.org/support Also, if your organization wants to sponsor one of our upcoming episodes, we have a number of sponsorship packages available. Find out more at upstreampodcast.org/sponsorship For more from Upstream, visit www.upstreampodcast.org and follow us on social media: twitter.com/UpstreamPodcast Instagram.com/upstreampodcast You can also subscribe to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify: Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upst…am/id1082594532 Spotify: spoti.fi/2AryXHs

“Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again,” by Johann Hari examines the internal and external causes of our shrinking ability to focus.  He joins Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, to talk about his research.  You'll learn how your ability to focus is under attack and what you can do about it.   Buy “Stolen Focus” https://amzn.to/3s8oYjU More about the book and research https://stolenfocusbook.com/ More about Johann Hari https://johannhari.com   Joe De Sena's Parenting book “10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families” www.spartan.com/10Rules   This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena   © 2022 Spartan

A young student attends school from home. | Image by Joe Shlabotnik is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 On today's show: 0:08 The legislative package that would have brought California closer to its own single payer healthcare system stopped dead in its tracks yesterday. Democratic Assemblymember Ash Kalra of San Jose (@Ash_Kalra) joins us to unpack his decision to call off a floor vote for AB 1400. 0:16 – After that, president of the California Nurses Association (@CalNurses), which has been campaigning for single payer bills in the state capitol for almost two decades, RN Zenei Triunfo-Cortez joins us to discuss Asm. Kalra's decision. Also joining us is Dr. Rupa Marya (@DrRupaMarya), Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF, co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, and one of Governor Newsom's appointees to the Healthy California for All Commission. 0:33 – Dr. Tyler Black (@tylerblack32) Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia, suicidologist, and full-time emergency psychiatrist at a provincial hospital in Canada joins us to discuss the COVID pandemic's impact on children's mental health. 1:08 – We spend our second hour with Johann Hari (@johannhari101), who joins us to discuss his latest book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply Again. The post Asm. Ash Kalra kills California single payer bill; Healthcare workers condemn decision by legislator; Canadian suicidologist on children's mental health during COVID pandemic; Plus how to pay attention with Johann Hari appeared first on KPFA.

Writer and journalist Johann Hari returns to The Agenda to discuss his latest book, "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again." The book argues that a wide range of factors - from technology to sleep deprivation - have robbed us of the ability to focus. Hari discusses the impact this is having on a large scale and what can be done to turn it around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've noticed during the pandemic that you have brain fog, that you can't read, or concentrate, you are not alone. Many people are struggling with this loss of focus – and Tara's guest on the podcast today says that's been years in the making. He argues that our attention did not just collapse – that it was stolen from us – and that this development has major implications for society. New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari is here to talk about his new title, Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. In it, Hari outlines twelve forces that have reduced our ability to focus – and many of them will surprise you. 

Making her second appearance on the Minimalist Moms Podcast is fellow podcaster, Stefanie Gass. Stefanie joined me back on EP84 to discuss "How Our Words Shape Our Days" and today she has more wisdom to share but this time we'll be talking business - specifically: how can we simplify our businesses? For anyone with any type of entrepreneurial journey - this one is for YOU! ------------------------------Previous Episode: EP84: How Our Words Shape Our DaysBook: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariBook: Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino WickmanConnect with Stefanie:PODCAST: www.thestefaniegasshow.comWEBSITE: www.stefaniegass.comCOMMUNITY: www.stefgasscommunity.comShow notes for Bonus Episode: 5 Steps to Simplifying Your BusinessEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With SimplicityQuestions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you enjoyed today's episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!---------------------------------Aspiration Mastercard | Aspiration.com/minimalist and earn a $300 bonus!Thrive Market | Visit thrivemarket.com/minimalist and get $80 in free groceries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands