Shannon Algeo is an American and Irish writer based in California, psychotherapist, researcher, poet, Yoga Nidra teacher, and host of the SoulFeed podcast. He is the author of Trust Your Truth, is on faculty at the Esalen Institute and the Kripalu Center, and leads digital liberation programs and offline retreats around the world that support people to reclaim their humanity, creativity, and attention in the digital age. He was named one of the "35 Under 35 in Wellness to Watch" by Wanderlust, and has spoken at the United Nations and the Museum of Contemporary Art, among other prestigious organizations.
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"A moving and inspiring book about the most important topic facing all of us." --Johann Hari, author of New York Times bestselling book Stolen Focus
"The Power in Your Hands is a must-read for anyone who owns a smartphone--in other words, all of us! The bad news is that Algeo offers an unflinching and tough love examination into what we already know to be true: We are in a toxic relationship with our technology. The good news is that he also outlines an empowering path forward, one that helps us reconnect with nature, with other people, and with ourselves." --Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, adjunct professor at Northwestern University, bestselling author of Love Every Day, and host of the podcast Reimagining Love
"Shannon Algeo writes with the clarity of a scholar and the tenderness of a sage. The Power in Your Hands is rich with research, yet it reads like a prayer--a compassionate guide back to our embodied aliveness. This book is a balm for a world thats forgotten how to look up, breathe deep, and be here now." --Sah DSimone, bestselling author of Spiritually Sassy and Spiritually, We
"What we give our attention and time to is an immensely important issue. The Power in Your Hands beautifully weaves research and poetic reflection to help us come out of digital immersion and back into presence. Both the science and spirit of transformation shine through, guiding us to rediscover creativity, attention, and awe." --Yung Pueblo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter, How to Love Better, and the Inward Trilogy
"Shannon Algeo tenderly reveals how to loosen our grip on technology and return to the wisdom of our human hearts. This book is essential medicine for the spirit in the age of distraction." --Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You and Hold Nothing
"Ive been waiting for a book on social media and attachment styles, and Shannon Algeos work does not disappoint. This is a trauma-informed, spiritually and scientifically based, nervous system-aware approach to changing your relationship to technology. It will help you put down your phone and step back into your life." --Amelia Hruby, PhD, host of the Off the Grid: Leaving Social Media podcast and author of Your Attention Is Sacred Except on Social Media
"WE NEED THIS BOOK. Algeos words are medicine for a culture starved of presence. This book is a deeply human invitation to remember what it means to be alive." --Africa Brooke, author of The Third Perspective and host of the Beyond the Self podcast
"The Power in Your Hands is a compassionate guide for anyone ready to change their relationship with technology by healing the deeper patterns beneath it. Shannon Algeo helps us understand not just what we reach for online, but why--and how to come back to presence, connection, and self-trust. A grounded, thoughtful road map for reclaiming your attention and your life." --Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek
"Our time and attention are the most important things we are taking for granted every time we reach for our phone. It wont be easy, but it is possible to profoundly change your relationship with the technology you use every day. And you are not alone--this book is a great starting point for questioning our current habits and giving us tools to reclaim control." --Joe Hollier, founder of The Light Phone