EP 214 - Why AI & Your Phone Are Making You Lonely — And How to Take Your Life Back | Anthony Silard

EP 214 - Why AI & Your Phone Are Making You Lonely — And How to Take Your Life Back | Anthony Silard

June 11, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 231

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This episode discusses the loneliness epidemic and how technology impacts human connection with insights from Dr. Anthony Silard.

In this powerful episode of Finding Better, I sit down with world-renowned leadership professor, executive coach, and author Dr. Anthony Silard to talk about one of the most urgent crises of our time — the loneliness epidemic — and what we can do about it. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by your phone and social media, this conversation will change the way you think about technology, relationships, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life. We dive deep into: ✅ Why smartphone addiction and screen time are fueling the global loneliness crisis ✅ How AI, social media, and digital distraction are destroying real human connection ✅ The shocking statistics behind the mental health epidemic in America and worldwide ✅ Why social media creates envy, depression, and anxiety — not real friendship ✅ Dr. Silard’s proven strategies to break phone addiction and reclaim your time ✅ The Love Progression Model — moving from suffering and disconnection to authentic love ✅ How to build meaningful relationships in the age of AI and digital overload ✅ Practical tools for emotional resilience, purpose, and mental wellness ✅ Why human beings who master AI will replace…

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