Are we all addicted?

Not just to substances—but to our phones, technology, stimulation, and constant distraction.

In this episode of The Unbroken, Jason Chain and I start with a national conversation sparked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who described addiction as a spiritual injury. From there, the discussion widens.

We examine how rapid technological advancement has reshaped the human nervous system—how constant connection has quietly produced deeper disconnection, isolation, and loneliness. Many people now experience withdrawal not from substances, but from silence, stillness, and being alone with their thoughts.

This episode explores:

• Whether addiction exists on a spectrum that now includes technology

• Why modern life increases anxiety, loneliness, and emotional fragmentation

• How “withdrawal” shows up when phones and stimulation are removed

• The difference between chemical addiction and spiritual disconnection

• What real spiritual transformation looks like in a hyper-distracted world

This is not an anti-technology rant. It’s a grounded conversation about what happens to humans when speed outpaces meaning—and why recovery, in any form, requires reconnection at a deeper level.

Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Augustine Recovery

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The Unbroken Podcast focuses on addiction, family systems, recovery, leadership, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life—without blame, slogans, or shortcuts.

JASON CHANE is the owner of Augustine Recovery located in St. Augustine, Florida. https://www.augustinerecovery.com/

Augustine Recovery- (904)217-0480

Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.

FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly

MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN

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Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.

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Jeff Hatch is a man defined by resilience and transformation. A former NFL player, Ivy League graduate, federal felon, and man in long-term recovery, his remarkable journey has been featured in three documentary films and earned him the President's Volunteer Service Award. Today, Jeff serves as a certified High Performance and Personal Transformation Coach and does National Business Development for Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery. Based in Vancouver, WA, he dedicates his life to helping others find recovery and reach their fullest potential.

Intervention On Call is an online collective of interventionists offering affordable hourly sessions for families suffering from addiction. All IOC providers are in independent practice and offer full "in person" intervention services.

FREE FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS are offered nightly

MONDAY-THURSDAY 8 PM EASTERN

SUNDAY 8 PM PACIFIC

Recorded live during one of our FREE Family Support Meetings on Zoom, where families receive guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating a loved one’s addiction.

Join us live by registering at InterventionOnCall.com (https://interventiononcall.com).