Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age | EP 656

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In today’s hyperconnected world, our attention has become one of the most valuable—and contested—resources. In this Passion Struck episode, John speaks with Jay Vidyarthi, author of Reclaim Your Mind, about why technology feels so addictive, how it fragments our lives, and what we can do to take back control. Jay shares practical tools for mindful tech use, explains how design can either empower or exploit us, and reveals how to realign our digital lives with our values. This conversation is a wake-up call to anyone who feels scattered, overstimulated, or trapped by the constant pull of screens—and an invitation to build a life of deeper focus, clarity, and flow.Visit this link for the full show notesGo Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Subscribe🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.Catch more of Jay Vidyarthi: https://www.jayvidyarthi.com/If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.Get the full companion workbook at TheIgnitedLife.netFull episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMilesListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsEveryone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: https://startmattering.com/

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.0	Unfortunately, for all time, human beings seem to have complicated, emotional, and social relationships
0:11.0	with anything that changes our state of mind, whether it's a substance and whether that's like a psychedelic or a drug,
0:18.5	or whether it's just caffeine or alcohol.
0:20.5	We build these social cultures
0:22.1	around things that change our state of mind. And technology absolutely changes our state of mind.
0:27.8	It changes how we feel, but also what we think about and what we think about ourselves.
0:32.8	And so you could describe it as psychoactive. And therefore, it is a very complicated relationship that we can
0:40.3	form. Welcome to Passionstruck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the
0:46.1	secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into
0:51.8	practical advice for you and those around you.
0:55.0	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best
1:01.3	version of yourself.
1:02.2	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
1:07.6	We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts
1:12.5	to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
1:20.0	Now let's go out there and become Passionstruck.
1:23.2	Hey friends, welcome back to episode 656 of Passionstruck.
1:27.7	Whether this is your first time here, or you've been with us week after week, thank you.
1:32.5	Your presence means more than you know.
1:34.6	In fact, 36% of you return weekly.
1:38.0	And that tells me this movement is resonating.
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