Is your phone more interesting than your husband?75% of people say that technology seriously impacts their relationships. Thus, the very thing that is supposed to help us feel more connected is hindering our connections with the people who really matter—the ones right there in front of us.In addition to her roles as a psychotherapist, interfaith minister, mindfulness teacher and relationship coach, Nancy Colier is the author of The Power of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World. Nancy is a sought-after public speaker on the topics of wellbeing, mindfulness and technology, and she has been featured on Good Morning America and in The New York Times. She writes regular columns for Huffington Post and Psychology Today, and Nancy serves as a frequent guest on On Point Talk.Today, Nancy joins Katherine to share the ways that technology brings out the least evolved aspects of ourselves. She explains the addictive nature of checking messages as well as the concept of phubbing, snubbing someone in favor of your phone. Nancy discusses how our expectations for relationships have changed based on the constant stimulation provided by technology and why we actually want to be pulled out of the present moment by our smartphones. Listen in for Nancy’s insight on leveraging mindfulness in the onslaught of technology and learn how to broach the subject of full presence with the people close to you.Topics CoveredHow our relationship with technology doesn’t support a ‘good life’Technology’s dramatic impact on families and intimate relationshipsHow technology brings out the least evolved aspects of ourselvesComparison with othersNarcissismThe addictive nature of checking messagesThe concept of phubbingHow expectations for relationships have changed based on the constant stimulation of techWhy people want to be pulled out of the momentNever have to deal with stillness, selfAlways something to pay attention toHow to leverage mindfulness in the onslaught of technologyThe necessity of becoming more awake in our own livesNancy’s advice around broaching the subject of being fully presentConnect with Nancy ColierNancy’s Website: http://nancycolier.comResourcesThe Power of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World by Nancy Colier: amazon.com/Power-Off-Mindful-Virtual-World/dp/1622037952Nancy’s Column in HuffPost: www.huffingtonpost.com/author/nancy-colierNancy’s Column in Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/blog/inviting-monkey-teaBooks by Nancy Colier: www.amazon.com/Nancy-Colier/e/B007U6A8ZYConnect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1