We're more connected than ever.
So why do so many of us feel exhausted?
On this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh Rephun sits down with neuroscientist, author, and Digital Wellness Center founder Dr. Mary Donohue for a conversation about stress, technology, human behavior, and why the same devices draining our attention might also help us reclaim it.
After studying the behavior of more than 34,000 people, Mary came to a surprising conclusion:
Technology isn't the enemy.
Our relationship with it is.
Together, Hersh and Mary explore:
- Why our brains weren't designed for constant digital stimulation
- How stress quietly reshapes decision-making
- The surprising link between loneliness and technology
- Why community is still one of our greatest biological needs
- How humor interrupts stress and changes brain chemistry
- The power of three-minute "micro breaks"
- Why kindness may be one of the healthiest habits we can practice
- And how to use technology to build connection instead of dependency
Along the way, Mary shares the research behind Digital Wellness Center, where AI-powered micro breaks are helping individuals and organizations reduce stress by changing behavior one small moment at a time.
At its heart, this episode asks:
What if the smartest thing your phone could do... is remind you to put it down?
www.thedigitalwellnesscenter.com
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