Is Social Media Killing Connection? (Ep. 9)

Summary: Join us for a candid conversation bridging generational perspectives on marriage. We sit down with Aubrey and Logan Powers (married 6 years) to discuss the unique challenges facing younger couples today, from social media's impact on relationships to navigating emotional maturity and long-term commitment.Guest BiosAubrey Powers - Mental health therapist and co-host of "Probably Bad Advice" podcast Logan Powers - Work-from-home dad and freelance graphic designerKey Topics DiscussedModern Marriage ChallengesHow technology and social media shape relationshipsThe pressure to present perfect marriages vs. realityDating apps and digital communicationPhone boundaries in marriageGenerational DifferencesComparing marriage pressures across generationsThe "it's about me" culture vs. commitmentHow modern therapy language is used (and misused)Traditional vs. reversed gender rolesRelationship FoundationsWhy emotional maturity matters more than emotional vocabularyThe danger of making divorce an optionBuilding felt safety in marriageRacing to the bottom to serve one anotherPractical Marriage RhythmsWeekly marriage check-insDate nights and intentional time togetherDreaming together about your futureBuilding community with other couplesNavigating Hard SeasonsPost-partum intimacy challengesProcessing external family dynamicsWorking through trauma individually and togetherWhen to seek pastoral counseling vs. clinical therapyNotable Quotes"I think therapy words are just so thrown around... it's like using diagnosis as an excuse." - Aubrey"As long as divorce is an option, someone will use it as a weapon." - Robert"We're not placing more weight into what some random person on the internet tells you over your spouse." - Logan"Awareness is the first step. Congratulations. But there are multiple steps after that." - AubreySummit ChallengeTurn off your TV, put your phone down, and sit face-to-face with your spouse for a genuine conversation. Ask:How have I loved you well this week?What's one way I can grow?What do we want our next season to look like?Support the Marriage Basecamp podcast with a monthly gift: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544264/support Ask a questionSupport the showSubmit your own question: [email protected]