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The noise never stops, and that’s by design. We open up about how distraction has been engineered to hijack attention and what it costs us—clarity, closeness, and the quiet signals that keep relationships alive. Then we go somewhere countercultural: a weekly boundary strong enough to tame the chaos and return your focus to what matters.

We’re reading The Garden of Emuna and lingering on one potent line about wisdom and attention to detail. From billboards to Super Bowl ads, we unpack why staying present feels harder than ever and why a day of rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a system reset. Shabbat becomes our case study for building a life with better defaults: locking out the noise, locking in community, and remembering that mitzvot are designed for human good. When we plan the day with intention—meals, guests, song, study—it shifts from deprivation to abundance and shows us how much power we actually have over our time.

There’s a stark link between presence and accountability. We talk candidly about the fear of admitting fault, how shame scripts keep us stuck, and why many couples repeat the same conflicts across relationships. Slowing down creates room to own our part, repair without drama, and grow alongside the people we love. You’ll hear practical ways to prepare for Shabbat, cultivate focus, and build rituals that help you wake up to your life. If you’re ready to reclaim attention, strengthen family, and trade frantic for grounded, this conversation gives you the mindset and tools to start this week.

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