49. Dr. Zelana Montminy: How to Reclaim Your Attention in the Age of Distraction

In a world where our empathy reserves are wearing thin and we're drowning in digital distractions, what if reclaiming our attention isn't about productivity hacks, but about returning to our humanity? Join me for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Zelana Maloney, behavioral scientist and author of "Finding Focus," as we explore how scattered attention lies at the heart of our burnout, relationship struggles, and anxiety. Connect with Dr. Zelana Montminy: Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction“ here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Focus-Your-Attention-Distraction/dp/0306834332 Get Dr. Zelana Montminy’s book, “21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self“ here: https://www.amazon.com/21-Days-Resilience-Transcend-Strongest/dp/0062428772 Connect with Dr. Zelana Montminy: Website: https://bit.ly/469ZB6z  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3K5LnLn  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3I2nxj5  TikTok: https://bit.ly/4n0KmCO  Facebook: https://bit.ly/468Xm3j  X.com: https://bit.ly/4prm06X  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4gqBsvQ  📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj ⏰Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 04:16 Wisdom from Dr. Zelana Montminy 06:07 Benefits of Having Less Fragmented Attention in the Human Experience 10:20 Maintaining Focus: Choice vs. Skill 13:55 Distraction is Not the Enemy 17:43 Ways to Find Focus and Reclaim Attention 25:36 Attention and Mental Health in the Future 27:43 Empathy Reserves Are Wearing Thin 32:30 How to Reclaim Attention 37:45 Focus is Not About Force, but Clarity 42:51 Connection vs. Being Deeply in Connection 47:06 Overcoming the Pacific Palisades Fire 49:30 Where to Get Dr. Zelana’s New Book 50:17 Prioritising Healing and Personal Development 52:29 Last Piece of Wisdom from Dr. Zelana 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices