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Episode 142: Friendship, Phones And The Problem of Distraction ‪@dearninafriendship‬

Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
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✅ Episode 142: Friendship, Phones And The Problem of Distraction 👇 🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 👍 Like this video if it resonated 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more honest, human-centered conversations 🎁 The Gift of Presence: How to Build Deeper Friendships in a Distracted World 💠 Is your phone stealing your presence—and your friendships? In this powerful episode, I sit down with bestselling author and analog advocate Katherine Martinko to talk about what we lose when screens dominate our social lives… and what we gain when we reclaim our attention. This is a must-watch for anyone feeling disconnected in a hyperconnected world. You’ll walk away with practical tools to improve your relationships, reduce screen time, and experience deeper human connection—without ditching technology entirely. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why adult screen time is damaging our ability to connec …...more
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Episode 142: Friendship, Phones And The Problem of Distraction ‪@dearninafriendship‬
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Apr 142025
✅ Episode 142: Friendship, Phones And The Problem of Distraction 👇 🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 👍 Like this video if it resonated 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more honest, human-centered conversations 🎁 The Gift of Presence: How to Build Deeper Friendships in a Distracted World 💠 Is your phone stealing your presence—and your friendships? In this powerful episode, I sit down with bestselling author and analog advocate Katherine Martinko to talk about what we lose when screens dominate our social lives… and what we gain when we reclaim our attention. This is a must-watch for anyone feeling disconnected in a hyperconnected world. You’ll walk away with practical tools to improve your relationships, reduce screen time, and experience deeper human connection—without ditching technology entirely. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why adult screen time is damaging our ability to connect ✅ The simple, overlooked power of giving undivided attention ✅ “7-minute rule” for unlocking deeper conversations ✅ Micro-habits that help reduce phone use in social settings ✅ How to “fix your analog life first” to build better tech boundaries ✅ Tools & resources from experts like Jonathan Haidt, Cal Newport, and Sherry Turkle 📚 Featured Resources: 🟩Childhood Unplugged by Katherine Martinko 🟩“Fix Your Analog Life First” (Essay by Katherine) 🟩The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 🟩Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport 🟩Alone Together by Sherry Turkle 🟩The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner 👤 ABOUT KATHERINE MARTINKO: Katherine is a respected writer, speaker, and editor based in Ontario, Canada. She’s the author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance (2023), and a thought leader in the movement toward a more intentional, offline life. Her voice can be found in The Globe and Mail, CBC, Global TV, and beyond. 🔗 Learn more about Katherine Martinko: Visit Her Website 📰 Subscribe to The Analog Family newsletter: Substack 🎯 Perfect for: 🟩Parents feeling overwhelmed by digital overload 🟩Anyone craving deeper, more meaningful relationships 🟩People exploring digital minimalism or intentional living 🟩Community builders, teachers, and leaders seeking stronger offline presence 👉 Tired of shallow conversations and constant distractions? This episode gives you the mindset and the methods to reconnect—with your friends, your family, and yourself. ▶ WATCH MORE EPISODES..... ✅ Episode 141: The White Lotus Friendship Triangle: Lessons We Can Learn 👉 This Video Link:    • Episode 141: The White Lotus Friendship Tr...   ✅ Episode 140: Celebrating Friends' Birthdays And Your Own 👉 This Video Link:    • Episode 140: Celebrating Friends' Birthday...   ✅ Episode 139: How to Start a Podcast: An Introduction 👉 This Video Link:    • Episode 139: How to Start a Podcast: An In...   ✅ Episode 138: Turn Your Neighborhood into a Village. Community vs Friendship 👉 This Video Link:    • Episode 138: Turn Your Neighborhood into a...   ✅ Episode 137: Find Your Walking Friends 👉This Video Link:    • Episode 137: Find Your Walking Friends @de...   ✅ Episode 136: Your Three to Five Closest Friends 👉This Video Link:    • Episode 136: Your Three to Five Closest Fr...   🌟 LET’S CONNECT OVER ALL THINGS FRIENDSHIP! 🔶 Substack Newsletter: https://dearnina.substack.com 🔶   / nina-badzin-179b1284   🔶   / dearninafriendship   🔶   / dearninafriendship   🔶   / dearninab   🔶   / ninabadzin   🔶 https://ninabadzin.com 🔶 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dearninafrie... #DigitalMinimalism #ScreenTimeAwareness #AnalogLiving #TheGiftOfPresence #FixYourAnalogLife #IntentionalLiving #DeepConnection #UnplugAndReconnect #MindfulFriendship #OfflineLife #ReclaimYourAttention #KatherineMartinko #ChildhoodUnplugged #DigitalDetox #PresenceOverPerfection #PodcastInterview #LifeBalance #SelfGrowth #FriendshipGoals #FriendshipAdvice #FriendshipTips #BestiesForLife #TrueFriendship #BFFsForever #FriendshipMatters #SupportiveFriends #LoyalFriends #CelebrateFriendship #Friendsgiving #jonathanhaidt #anxiousgeneration #phoneaddict #phoneaddiction #AnalogLiving #KatherineMartinko #ChildhoodUnplugged #TheAnalogFamily #FriendshipGoals #ScreenFree #IntentionalLiving #OfflineConnection #FixYourAnalogLife
Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship
Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship

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Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship

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