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1162. The Loneliness Epidemic (and Why Analog is Making a Major Comeback)

The Kelly Roach Show: Entrepreneurial Strategy for Faster Business Growth, Effective Leadership, & High Performance Mindset

Release Date: 07/18/2026

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The Kelly Roach Show: Entrepreneurial Strategy for Faster Business Growth, Effective Leadership, & High Performance Mindset

In the age of AI, humans are becoming more guarded about what they consume, who they invest in, and which brands they trust. And on the other side of that shift, something beautiful is happening: analog is exploding, in-person is booming, and people are craving real connection and simplicity more than ever. In this reflective episode, Kelly shares why she's personally doubling down on in-person experiences, the phrase she wants you to sit with this year, and her own journey of rebuilding female friendship and community after moving to Florida. She talks about why friendship so often gets...

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In the age of AI, humans are becoming more guarded about what they consume, who they invest in, and which brands they trust. And on the other side of that shift, something beautiful is happening: analog is exploding, in-person is booming, and people are craving real connection and simplicity more than ever.

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Timestamps

  • 00:00 — The era of zero trust and the emotional toll of AI deception
  • 02:30 — Why analog and in-person experiences are exploding
  • 04:00 — The loneliness epidemic and our craving for simplicity
  • 06:00 — "Permission to be present to": the phrase to sit with this year
  • 08:00 — Kelly's move to Florida and rebuilding female friendship
  • 11:00 — The seasons of life, and relearning how to connect
  • 13:30 — Becoming a curator of community in South Florida
  • 15:30 — Why you should pick a few rooms and go all in (stop butterflying)
  • 17:00 — The August 6th Called to Lead collaboration meetup
  • 18:00 — The August 8th mother-daughter beach pop-up and the Courage Club
  • 19:00 — The Legacy Leaders Retreat (Aug 31–Sept 1)
  • 20:00 — Called to Lead details

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