Can I Unplug Without Coming Unglued? With Carlos Whittaker [Episode 353]

Most of us are so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don’t want to be on our phones so much, we don’t know how to change it. Yet the constant flow of information is actually harming our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being, even if we don’t realize it.

Today’s guest, author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker, made a radical decision to disconnect from screens for two whole months, and what he learned will blow you away!

He shares what tech is really doing to our brains, the benefits of getting lost and being bored, and how disconnecting actually leads to reconnecting. Plus, he explains how it’s possible to unplug even though technology has become unavoidable these days.

Don’t worry—he’s not suggesting you go off-grid like he did, but instead shares realistic ways to find balance.

So, whether you’re feeling burned out, overstimulated, or just curious about how to be more mindful with your screen time, listen in! This conversation will give you practical, actionable steps to help you reset and reconnect—with others and with God.

Meet Carlos

Carlos Whittaker is an author, podcaster, and speaker. His motto is, “Don’t stand on issues, walk with people.” He and his wife, Heather, live in Nashville, Tennessee with their three amazing children, where you can find them working on the family farm, planning trips around the world, and dancing to “Single Ladies” (seriously, Google it).

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