Episode 33: Dr. Lori Whately

The majority of people in our society are more connected to their screens than their loved ones. We lose a lot of precious time, and this abuse of always using our phones can negatively impact us. That is why we need to start learning ways to avoid this addiction and change our lives.

In today’s episode, Dr. Lori Whatley, a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses, wrote the book Connected and Engaged. She shares interesting statistics about how we are all always using our screens, talks about how we compare ourselves to other people we see on Facebook, how this addiction can deprive us of our sleep, and possibly, ruin our relationships with other people. Dr. Lori and Danny also talk about the strategies we can do to balance our time using phones that will significantly help minimize our stress and become more at peace.

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn about the better life you can live by not being dependent on your phone and how you can achieve this with the help of Dr. Lori! 

Show Highlights:

• [02:45] Dr. Lori is a bookworm who tries to read one to up to two books a week!
• [04:03] You will face a lot of obstacles in your life, and you will get through them even when you thought you wouldn’t.
• [05:25] Faith is the strongest element in Dr. Lori’s toolbox that helps her overcome her struggles.
• [06:30] How did she develop the idea and decide to write her book, Connected and Engaged?
• [08:20] Some startling statistics of people and their addiction to their phones and technology. 
• [11:27] $92 billion a year is lost in the workplace due to people being on their social media.
• [12:54] Technology is a wonderful thing that connects a lot of people, but balance is the key.
• [17:20] The pandemic has made many of us dependent on being online because we have to do our work and communicate with people far away.
• [18:58] The light emitted by our phones can halt the production of melatonin in your body.
• [20:30] When we want to change our lives, we need to start with small changes.
• [21:40] Stillness is such a powerful state for us that can give us peace and warmness.
• [24:26] The people making these apps and technologies know how to keep us coming back.
• [26:32] Comparison is the thief of joy, and not everything we see on social media is real!
• [29:10] We experience a lot of relational disconnection when we are too focused on our phones.
• [32:30] Strategies to pull yourself away from being on your screen all the time.
• [36:40]  Be still, clear yourself from bad habits, and cultivate your curiosity.

Links:

 https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Dr. Lori Whatley:

https://drloriwhatley.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/drloriwhatley/ 

https://www.facebook.com/drloriwhatley 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lori-whatley 

Resources:

https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Engaged