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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 19 MIN

Why Do I Feel Disconnected From Everyone?

from In The Driver's Seat · host Lisa French

In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about something she's been noticing in her own life... a quiet drift toward staying home, staying in, and choosing the comfort of less human interaction.Inspired by that realization, and by a memorable week at the Knoxville Nationals when the cell signal disappeared and real connection stepped in to fill the space, Lisa explores the tension many of us are feeling. We are more connected to everything than ever before, yet somehow more disconnected from each other.If you've found yourself choosing the couch over the coffee date, the scroll over the conversation, or convenience over connection, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways• Being connected to everything is not the same as being connected to each other. The difference matters more than most of us realize.• Disconnection rarely looks dramatic. More often, it looks like an ordinary day that slowly becomes a habit.• Solitude can be intentional and restorative. It can also become the path of least resistance disguised as peace. Learning the difference is important.• Real connection has always required the same thing: presence. The tools have changed. That part hasn't.• You don't need to make a massive change. Just notice. Then choose one moment of genuine connection this week.💡 Quote from This Episode"Real connection has always required presence.”Resources• Hello, Possibility Newsletter (free weekly inspiration)lisafrench.rocks/newsletter• Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free)lisafrench.rocks/visualizationFollow LisaInstagram and Facebook: @lisafrench111Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the In the Driver's Seat podcast. Through her content, speaking, and coaching, she helps people become more intentional about the lives they're creating, the stories they're living, and the possibilities they're willing to believe in. Learn more at lisafrench.rocks and subscribe to her free weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility. 

In this episode, Lisa French gets honest about something she's been noticing in her own life... a quiet drift toward staying home, staying in, and choosing the comfort of less human interaction.Inspired by that realization, and by a memorable week at the Knoxville Nationals when the cell signal disappeared and real connection stepped in to fill the space, Lisa explores the tension many of us are feeling. We are more connected to everything than ever before, yet somehow more disconnected from each other.If you've found yourself choosing the couch over the coffee date, the scroll over the conversation, or convenience over connection, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways• Being connected to everything is not the same as being connected to each other. The difference matters more than most of us realize.• Disconnection rarely looks dramatic. More often, it looks like an ordinary day that slowly becomes a habit.• Solitude can be intentional and restorative. It can also become the path of least resistance disguised as peace. Learning the difference is important.• Real connection has always required the same thing: presence. The tools have changed. That part hasn't.• You don't need to make a massive change. Just notice. Then choose one moment of genuine connection this week.💡 Quote from This Episode"Real connection has always required presence.”Resources• Hello, Possibility Newsletter (free weekly inspiration)lisafrench.rocks/newsletter• Visualization Guide for Intentional Creation (free)lisafrench.rocks/visualizationFollow LisaInstagram and Facebook: @lisafrench111Lisa French is an Empowerment Coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the In the Driver's Seat podcast. Through her content, speaking, and coaching, she helps people become more intentional about the lives they're creating, the stories they're living, and the possibilities they're willing to believe in. Learn more at lisafrench.rocks and subscribe to her free weekly newsletter, Hello, Possibility.

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