Episode 25: The Cure for Disconnection: Reclaiming What Makes You Feel Alive with Dr. Adam Dorsay
In this heartfelt and thoughtful conversation, Katie explores the concept of connection with psychologist, executive coach, speaker, podcast host, and author, Dr. Adam Dorsay, whose new book Super Psyched dives deep into how connection shapes fulfillment, happiness, and resilience. Against the backdrop of rising loneliness, exhaustion, and societal disconnection, they explore how reconnecting to self, others, the world, and something greater can transform our lives.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1. We’re Facing a Human Connection Crisis:
Loneliness and social isolation is at an all-time high.
We are soulfully exhausted as a human species.
Many of us are disconnected from what gives us vitality and joy.
2. What Is Connection, Really?
Adam defines connection as “vitality, aliveness, and life force.”
It's not about surface-level interaction; it's about resonance—emotional authenticity, congruence, and feeling fully alive.
3. The Four Types of Connection (from Super Psyched):
Connection to Self
Connection to Others
Connection to the World
Connection to Something Greater
4. Disconnection Often Comes from:
Numbing behaviors (doomscrolling, binge-watching, busying ourselves).
Cognitive biases (negativity bias, social comparison, FOMO).
Living inauthentically (e.g., pursuing a path others chose for us).
5. Reconnection Is About Small but Intentional Steps:
Pursuing activities that once brought joy.
Reaching out to friends for meaningful conversations.
Creating instead of consuming.
Connection isn’t about removing things from our lives—it’s about adding the right things back in. The journey toward reconnection is less about restriction and more about rediscovery and expansion.
Listen now and let this conversation spark something new in how you view connection in your own life!
About Dr. Adam Dorsay
Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and an executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes).
He delivers lively and well-received keynotes and trainings at institutions like Microsoft, LinkedIn, and the California Psychological Association. He’s also the host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast, and has delivered two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men an their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood.
Adam is frequently called on be the media to weigh in on matters related to psychology, happiness, and resiliency. In addition, he’s a resiliency expert who co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety for several years. He now serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean.
Adam’s book Super Psyched is the winner of the 2025 International Impact Book Awards for Personal Growth and Development.
He’s happily married, the father of two boys, and a dog named Raffi.