Episode Details
March 14, 2025
43 minutes
- Understanding FOMO & JOMO – Doug and Jeremy explore the fear of missing out and the joy of missing out, and how both play a role in personal growth.
- The Digital World’s Influence – How social media intensifies FOMO by constantly showing curated highlights of other people’s lives.
- Shifting from Fear to Fulfillment – How becoming comfortable with yourself and your decisions can help you embrace missing out without anxiety.
- Parenting in a Digital Age – Why children also experience FOMO and how open communication helps them make better choices.
- The Power of a Digital Detox – How technology habits affect relationships, work, and mental well-being—and why setting limits can help.
- Leading by Example – Why modeling a healthy relationship with technology teaches kids to be more intentional in their own screen use.
Featured Quotes
"FOMO is natural, but constantly chasing what others are doing keeps you from living your own life"
Jeremy Axel
"When you stop fearing what you’re missing out on, you start appreciating what you have."
Doug Cox
Episode Transcript And Overview
FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has become part of our vocabulary because it describes an almost universal experience. We all want to fit in to some extent, we all want to be the best version of ourselves, and we all want to please the people around us. But committing to too much can leave you drained. In this episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss the fear and joy of missing out.
Jeremy and Doug also dive into the digital world’s impact on our fear of missing out, as social media shows us the best moments from everyone else. We can start to take our attention back by detoxing from the digital world, though it’s easier said than done.
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Notable Guests
Whoopi Thomas
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Jeremy Axel
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