332. Be Present in a Digital World with Hannah Brencher
August 20, 2024
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<p>In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George welcomes back Hannah Brencher, author and speaker, to discuss her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310367700?k=the%20unplugged%20hours&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_l_k0_1_19&crid=22F17MOLY383W&sprefix=the%20unplugged%20hours" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">The Unplugged: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World</a>. This insightful conversation delves into the importance of taking intentional breaks from technology to enhance creativity, empathy, and connection in our daily lives.
Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah has been featured in the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, <em>Glamour</em>, USATODAY.com, the <em>Chicago Tribune</em>, and more. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Lane, and daughter Novalee. Find Hannah at hannahbrencher.com.
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<p><strong>Rebecca and Hannah chat about:</strong></p>
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<li>Hannah's new resource focusing on living an unplugged life. They reflect on how life has changed since Hannah's previous book, Fighting Forward, launched during the pandemic.</li>
<li>How the idea of unplugging from technology became significant to her, starting from an experience in college and evolving over the years through personal experiences.</li>
<li>Signs of being overly connected to technology, such as feeling disconnected, lack of passion, creativity drain, and decreased empathy.</li>
<li>How constant phone usage can set a negative example for children, emphasizing the importance of being present and modeling good behavior regarding screen time.</li>
<li>The difference between being available and being accessible and how excessive online engagement can lead to fatigue, affecting real-life connections.</li>
<li>Common fears and anxieties that people face when deciding to unplug, and strategies to combat these feelings and make the transition smoother.</li>
<li>Advice for planning activities during unplugged hours to replace phone usage with hobbies and meaningful interactions, highlighting the importance of slowing down and enjoying life.
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<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Gospel-Centered-Gumption-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z9HPT2TV380H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oKgqwzZ_9BJGUoFc7DDzxuINcvHHrFh3al2XTvAwWl0whVGMocdOMv_WM8qUZvsX54XnBULYDb9kGHj9GyCgybyCXtTv0cR8vR01R9q4ddXMFhaJUWfoQ9oWfLivOXnw0_RaJsXBpaT6dIGA6MlVqeYvBV9go4GYqdc_rCcUib5nN2UxtgJv459R0iY9McMnExCinj-G1oV_NPiXXf7UxenDgyAlNNS_FwWmq2EO4Q0.3T-HkZS_g0xcUNI4UvJgD7NV-sASnynLAoNzPERrHEs&dib_tag=se&keywords=do+the+thing+book+rebecca+george&qid=1713196581&sprefix=do+the+thing%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Order Do the Thing</a></p>