135. Reignite Your Love for Reading—Before Social Media Steals Your Focus for Good with Mia Levitin

Grab the Tend to Your Soul Toolkit!    Do you long to read more but feel like focus—and time—keep slipping through your fingers? In a world where screens pull us in every direction, the simple joy of getting lost in a book often fades to the background. But what if turning the page could sharpen your mind, soothe your nervous system, and deepen your empathy?   In this episode, Whitney connects with Mia Levitin, a cultural and literary critic who explores books for a living. They dive into how screen time is rewiring our brains—and what we can do about it. They explore the rise of audiobooks as a bridge back to reading, the quiet ways books nourish our well-being, and practical shifts to help you reclaim your reading life.   If you've been wanting to get lost in a good book again, but been struggling to do so, this episode is for you!   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Why reading for pleasure has declined over the years Using audiobooks to rekindle your love for reading The impact social media has on our reading habits Creating reading habits in a digital age Cultural and social relevance of books   Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 97 - Do Social Media and AI Bridge the Loneliness Gap or Widen it? with Dr. Jodi Halpern Episode 133 - 5 Essential Soul Care Habits to Deeply Nurture Yourself   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Mia: Instagram | Website