Episode 111: Why So Many People Feel Empty | Social Media, Loneliness, Depression, Spiritual Drift & The Connection We’re Missing

For all the ways modern life keeps people connected…many people have never felt more emotionally alone.In Episode 111 of Summit After the Storm, Bart reflects on emotional emptiness, loneliness, social media overload, spiritual drift, depression, and why so many people quietly feel disconnected in today’s world.From constant phone notifications…to endless scrolling…to losing real human connection…this episode explores how distraction slowly pulls people away from meaningful relationships, purpose, and emotional presence.Bart also shares a deeply personal reflection about the first time he truly felt emotionally empty after heartbreak in college — and why many people silently carry that same feeling today.This episode explores:📱 Social media, distraction, and emotional disconnection💔 Depression, heartbreak, loneliness, and emptiness🙏 Spiritual drift and losing meaningful connection⛰️ Kilimanjaro lessons about authentic human connection🔥 Why modern culture keeps people constantly distracted📖 “It is not good for man to be alone” — Genesis❤️ Why one phone call can matter more than you realize🌎 The difference between being digitally connected and emotionally connectedBecause distraction was never meant to replace connection.🎙️ Summit After the Storm with Bart WilbanksLeadership. Faith. Resilience. Perspective.🌐 summitafterstorm.comAnd for those continuing to climb through life’s storms… you can learn more about the movement, my book, and see new merchandise by clicking the cart icon at SummitAfterStorm.com.#MentalHealth #Loneliness #Depression #Faith #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Resilience #KeepClimbing #SummitAfterTheStorm