You check your phone. Again. Then your email. Again. Then the news. Again. Each time hoping for something different. Each time feeling a little worse. But what's the alternative? Never checking? Complete disconnection?

In this first combined-format episode of The Current, Jon Sanchez explores one of the most powerful concepts in information hygiene: the rhythms of engagement - finding your sustainable pulse and pause with information.

Jon shares his personal burnout story from constant connection and his journey to discovering a more sustainable approach - not endless consumption or complete disconnection, but intentional rhythms of engagement and recovery.

Discover the science behind why rhythmic engagement works, from neuroscience research on cognitive load to attention restoration theory. Learn the Four Rhythms Framework - daily cadence, weekly wave, monthly cycle, and seasonal shift - that creates a complete system for sustainable information consumption.

Get practical guidance on designing your own personal rhythm based on your unique needs, constraints, and preferences. Address common challenges like workplace expectations, social pressure, and the fear of missing out. Plus, get a simple but powerful Pulse-Pause Experiment to try this week.

This isn't about restriction - it's about liberation. It's about reclaiming your attention, energy, and agency in an information environment designed to capture and keep them.

New episodes every Wednesday.