Jackie (noise lover) and Toni (silence stan) dive into the trend of nonstop listening—podcasts, audiobooks, background TV—and ask: when is constant sound comforting, and when does it crowd out connection and reflection? Inspired by an essay on “podcast detox,” they swap personal habits (showers with pods vs. monk-like quiet), unpack “emotional support podcasts,” and explore why some brains focus better with noise while others need stillness.In this episode: • Signs your listening is helping vs. hijacking your attention and relationships • Speed-listening (1.5x, 2x): when it aids learning—and when it backfires • ADHD, stimulation, and why some people need noise to focus • The creepy magic of anechoic chambers vs. the calmer reset of float tanks • Micro-experiments to right-size your input: silent walks, yin yoga, mindful “sound breaks”Rate & follow for more Therapy, Tech & Takeout—and tell us: are you Team Background Noise or Team Blessed Silence?Link to the article we discussed today: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a65133580/podcasts-brain-impact/?utm_campaign=trueanthemFBOPR&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

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