Unplugged: Breaking the Phone & Pleasing Others, with Younes Sadaghiani

In this episode, Dr. Tamir Aldad sits down again with guest Younes Sadaghiani to explore two of today’s biggest mental-health challenges, our dependence on our phones and our tendency to please everyone but ourselves.Younes opens up about how hard it is to “turn off” and disconnect from constant stimulation, while Dr. Tamir shares his own practice of going fully offline, especially on flights, to reflect with just a pen and paper. They dive into why even short digital breaks can be deeply therapeutic, restoring attention, creativity, and calm.The conversation also turns to people-pleasing and authenticity. Younes calls out the need to be liked over being respected, while Dr. Tamir explains how self-neglect in pursuit of approval can quietly sabotage happiness and purpose. Together, they challenge listeners to trade external validation for internal peace.This is a raw, real discussion about slowing down, saying no, and showing up as your truest self, both on and off the screen.If you’re looking for mental health support, Mindful Care is here to help. Learn more or schedule an appointment here:⁠⁠Appointment Link⁠⁠