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Are you in control of your technology—or is it quietly controlling you?
The Daring Well Podcast - Holistic Health & Wellness, Mindset, and Personal Growth
In today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, burnout is becoming the norm rather than the exception. In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sat down with Colin Corby, a technologist turned Digital Detox Coach, to explore how our relationship with technology impacts our mental health, stress management, connection in relationships, productivity on our jobs, and overall well-being.
Colin shares his powerful personal journey—from experiencing stress-related health scares in the corporate tech world to becoming an Ironman athlete and Detox Coach. Together, we unpack what burnout really looks like, why willpower alone isn’t enough to create change, and how adopting the mindset of a business athlete can help us perform better at work and in our personal lives, while protecting our physical and emotional health.
This conversation offers practical, compassionate strategies for high achievers, professionals, caregivers, and leaders who want to reclaim balance, energy, and presence—without abandoning technology altogether.
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Episode Chapter Breakdown
1. Burnout, Stress & the Body’s Warning Signs
2. The Athlete Mindset: A New Way to Approach Work & Life
3. What Digital Detox Really Means (And What It Doesn’t)
4. Why Willpower Fails & How to Build Better Habits
5. Rest, Recovery & Reclaiming Human Connection
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Key Takeaways from This Episode
- Burnout is a biological and psychological experience—not a personal failure
- Sustainable success requires rest, recovery, and intentional boundaries
- Digital detox is about balance, not disconnection
- Changing your environment is more effective than relying on willpower
- Real connection and presence are essential to mental wellness
🔗 Connect With Colin Corby
- Website: https://thedigitaldetoxcoach.c...
- Platforms: LinkedIn, Substack
- TEDx Talk: Are We Losing Our Identity to Technology? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEMf-y7KqTc
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