Totally get this. Podcasts can feel like a double-edged sword — they can reconnect you with ideas and people, but also quietly eat your time and mental energy if you're not careful. That feeling of loneliness or being out of the loop is real, especially when you're used to having that steady stream of voices and insights. Maybe the trick is to treat them like dessert — something intentional and occasional, not default background noise. Try curating a super-tight list and dropping anything that feels like fluff. See how it fits your life now, not how it used to.
Totally get this. Podcasts can feel like a double-edged sword — they can reconnect you with ideas and people, but also quietly eat your time and mental energy if you're not careful. That feeling of loneliness or being out of the loop is real, especially when you're used to having that steady stream of voices and insights. Maybe the trick is to treat them like dessert — something intentional and occasional, not default background noise. Try curating a super-tight list and dropping anything that feels like fluff. See how it fits your life now, not how it used to.