Being Human with Steve Cuss
Being Human with Steve Cuss
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Dr. Craig Mattson on Digital Overwhelm: Is It Time to Unplug?
49 minutes Posted Mar 23, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, Steve  interviews Dr. Craig Mattson, professor and author of "Digital Overwhelm." They explore how technology and workplace pressures affect early-career professionals, discuss generational differences in resilience and anxiety, and reflect on the impact of family upbringing on personal and spiritual life. Craig shares insights from his research, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, presence, and community. 
Episode Resources:
Dr. Mattson’s Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to Coping at Work
Dr. Mattson’s Calvin College Professor Bio
Jonathan Malesic’s End of Burnout: Why Work Drains Us and How to Build Better Lives
Jonathan Malesic’s Burnout Culture
Aristotle’s Poetics
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