03/11/2026
I just finished catching up on my applied psychology certification which is a 12 month program where we meet 3 full days a month, it’s a training that is focused on communication, leadership, and human behavior.
This last weekend, there were some really important conversations had around the impact of social media and AI and where we’re headed! Mind blowing actually…
Everyone agreed on the same thing, these tools are incredibly powerful….AND what the research is now showing is also incredibly unsettling.
More people than ever are struggling with anxiety, more people than ever report feeling alone, more people than ever feel like they’re constantly chasing more, more, more after scrolling through highlight reels of other people’s lives, addicted to the dopamine. Teenagers aren’t getting out and co mingling like we did when I was a kid…. Studies are showing how detrimental this could be if nothing changes and the tendencies continue on the rise as they are now.
When you stop and think about it, it goes against everything we, as humans, need.
Our most basic needs include:
- Safety
- Connection/belonging
- Meaning/Purpose
- Autonomy and agency
Social media and AI can absolutely be incredible tools when used intentionally, but there is one thing they will never replace; true human connection.
Real people, meaningful conversations, felt presence, real support.
This reminded me and anchored in why in person work has become so important to me, why I feel the pull for more and more in person.
Because while we can learn a lot online, while it’s incredible to meet people virtually from around the globe, something powerful happens when people come together in the same room.
Walls come down, real connections happen, true support is felt, the masks can drop, and that’s when real transformation can begin.
If you’re someone who values real connection and wants to do this work in person, not just behind a screen, I’d love to invite you into one of my upcoming experiences.
You see, coming into these spaces is good for the soul…and we make sure to tend to all of our basic needs and then some ;). We get to change the world and it starts with us. {continued ⬇️⬇️}