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We’ve never had more ways to connect—and yet so many of us feel profoundly alone. In this episode of Lumen, we explore the modern loneliness epidemic and how social media, curated identities, and fear of being fully seen have quietly reshaped the way we relate to one another. From the awkward reality of needing to “text before calling” to the illusion of intimacy created by followers and likes, we unpack why connection can feel thinner than ever. Through a simple but revealing relationship exercise, reflections on people-pleasing and fawning, and a hard look at the technology that has permanently altered the way that we relate to one another, we examine what gets lost when we hide our messy, human insides. Ultimately, this conversation asks a bigger question: What would it take to let our outsides finally match who we really are—and to let ourselves be known, not just noticed?

To book a free consultation with Christopher, Kenyon, or the other providers at Lumen Therapy Collective, visit lumentherapycollective.com.

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Lumen is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local emergency services or a trusted mental health professional.

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In the inaugural episode of Lumen, hosts Christopher Mooney, LCSW, and Kenyon Phillips, LMSW unpack the meaning behind the name Lumen and how it reflects the heart of therapy: seeing, being seen, and creating a shared understanding, or connection. Drawing from clinical practice, creativity, music, dance, improv, and lived experience, they explore therapy as a collaborative, living process—one that's less about scripted answers and more about resonance, flow, and co-creation.

The conversation moves into what happens when we don’t feel seen, tracing how disconnection can activate deep survival responses rooted in our nervous systems. Christopher and Kenyon break down the often-misunderstood stress responses of freeze and fawn alongside fight and flight, and examine how these patterns show up in relationships, families, work environments, and culture at large.

Grounded, reflective, and accessible, this episode sets the tone for Lumen: no jargon, no judgment—just thoughtful conversation designed to help listeners better understand themselves, other people, and the human patterns that connect us all.

To book a free consultation with Christopher, Kenyon, or the other providers at Lumen Therapy Collective, visit lumentherapycollective.com.

Follow Lumen on Instagram: @lumen_therapy_collective

Subscribe, share, and review Lumen on your favorite podcast platform!

Lumen is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local emergency services or a trusted mental health professional.