In a world where likes, swipes, and DMs often replace face-to-face connection, our relationships are quietly being reshaped—sometimes for the worse. In this episode, Dr. Jantz explores how the digital world is affecting our ability to connect deeply, communicate clearly, and maintain emotional intimacy.

From “phubbing” (phone snubbing) to digital addiction, Dr. Jantz unpacks how technology impacts our brains, our boundaries, and our closest bonds. Whether you're a parent concerned about screen time, someone feeling increasingly disconnected in a hyperconnected world, or just trying to reclaim meaningful relationships, this episode offers practical insight and hopeful steps forward.

Dr. Jantz’s award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.

The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.

Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166

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Unresolved generational trauma can quietly shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—often without us realizing it. Patterns of emotional pain, addiction, abuse, and dysfunction are passed down through families, becoming part of our “normal” until we pause to examine them.

In this episode, Dr. Jantz unpacks the impact of generational trauma and how we can begin to heal from it. Whether you’ve experienced emotional wounds firsthand or simply feel stuck in inherited cycles, this episode offers a roadmap for growth and the empowering reminder that your past does not define your future.

Dr. Jantz’s award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.

The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.

Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166

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Authentic relationships are vital to emotional well-being, yet they’re increasingly rare in today’s fast-paced, digitally distracted world. Surface-level interactions often leave us feeling disconnected, misunderstood, and unfulfilled.

In this episode, Dr. Jantz outlines key strategies for building meaningful, authentic connections, such as cultivating self-awareness, practicing presence, being vulnerable, and surrounding yourself with emotionally safe, genuine people. Drawing from decades of experience in whole person care, Dr. Jantz explores how honesty, trust, and vulnerability form the foundation of healthy relationships—and how practicing these principles can lead to deeper emotional resilience, greater fulfillment, and lasting connection.

Dr. Jantz’s award-winning treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE in Edmonds, Washington, successfully treats those who have significant anxiety, trauma, phobias, and depression. The Center uses the Whole Person Care approach to healing.

The Center • A Place of HOPE is recognized as a top 10 mental health center in the U.S., and has treated thousands suffering with mental health challenges. If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction, depression, or anxiety, please call The Center today and visit with a specialist about what a treatment program can look like for you.

Call ⁠⁠⁠888.771.5166

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aplaceofhope.com