Carlos Whittaker: Rediscover the Art of Real Connection (ep. 762)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
John O'Leary
4.9 • 672 Ratings
🗓️ 27 March 2025
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Carlos Whittaker, renowned thought leader and bestselling author of Reconnected, is on a mission to help us rediscover the art of real connection.
In a world dominated by screens and constant noise, Carlos did something radical. For seven weeks, he lived among Benedictine monks and Amish farmers, immersing himself in silence, simplicity and the rhythms of deep, intentional connection.
Today, Carlos shares what happened when he stepped away from technology and into a world without distractions. He reveals how living screen-free transformed his relationships, deepened his mindfulness, and reshaped his understanding of presence. More importantly, he shows us what this means for all of us—how we can reclaim our attention, be more present with the people we love, and foster deeper, more meaningful connections, even in a world that often feels more divided than ever.
My friends, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of social media, lost in the busyness of life, or just craving real, honest connection, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave inspired to rethink your relationship with technology, embrace the beauty of the world beyond your screen, and take simple yet powerful steps toward a more present, connected life.
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| 0:00.0 | You know that Keeley companies is all about fostering the world-class culture through their incredible cultural pillars. |
| 0:07.5 | Well, it was time to add a seventh cultural pillar, Kewley Green. |
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| 0:18.8 | Keeley Green is dedicated to using a holistic approach to leave a positive impact on our |
| 0:24.6 | environment, create a future that is sustainable for generations to come. |
| 0:29.4 | In the words of Rusty Keeley, we are just getting started. |
| 0:34.3 | You can learn more about that just getting started mentality and all the work they do |
| 0:38.7 | by visiting my friends at keely companies online at keelie companies.com. Welcome to the live-inspired |
| 0:48.7 | podcast with John O'Leary. John is the number one national bestselling author of the book On Fire. He's a world-class |
| 0:56.0 | inspirational speaker, and he's the host of the Live-inspired podcast. John interviews extraordinary |
| 1:01.5 | individuals on their life story so that you can wake up from accidental living and more |
| 1:07.5 | fully live your life story. Here's your host, John O'Leary. |
| 1:12.6 | Well, hello, my friends. |
| 1:13.6 | Welcome to the Live Inspired podcast with John O'Leary. |
| 1:17.6 | I'm going to begin this episode, going back in time just a little bit. |
| 1:21.6 | We're going to go back about seven years to when O'Leary left town, |
| 1:24.6 | woke up at St. Louis early, caught a flight to Raleigh, then one to Miami the following day, |
| 1:31.8 | and then won the following day to Buffalo. Three groups, three events, three cities, awesome times, one major struggle. |
| 1:39.4 | You ready for it? Before I left town on Monday morning, my cell phone was on the charger. |
| 1:44.8 | And when I returned home three and a half days later, my cell phone was still on the charger, |
| 1:50.2 | which means I had to figure out how to get to the airport that first day. |
| 1:53.6 | I had to figure out how to get through TSA without a phone. |
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