The real reason you feel so overwhelmed and why it’s destroying America

Welcome to Creating the Future with Dr. Brent Simpson, where we dive into stories,
truths, and deep questions that help shape our faith, our families, and our future.

What’s Really Going On?
You’re not crazy.
You’re not weak.
And you’re definitely not alone.
We are living in the most informed generation in human history…—and somehow also the most anxious, overwhelmed, and divided.

In this episode, Dr. Brent breaks down what’s actually happening beneath the surface.

Why does it feel like everything is getting worse… even when the data says it’s not?
Why does your mind feel constantly overloaded?
And what is the real cost of living in a world where you’re exposed to everything, all the
time? This conversation will challenge the way you see your phone, your news feed, and even
your own thoughts.

What We Cover in This Episode:
• The shocking rise in anxiety—and what changed around 2012
• Why your brain is overwhelmed (and it’s not your fault)
• How social media and constant information are rewiring your thinking
• The “negativity instinct” and why bad news sticks
• Why the world is actually getting better—but feels worse
• How misinformation is eroding trust and dividing society
• What Socrates warned about—and why it matters today
• The dangerous connection between information overload and anxiety
• A biblical perspective on truth, clarity, and peace in a noisy world

A Different Way to Live
In a world drowning in noise, clarity is a choice.
This episode isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about learning how to see clearly again.
To filter wisely.
To think deeply.
And to anchor your life in something stronger than headlines and algorithms.
Because peace isn’t found in knowing everything…
It’s found in knowing what actually matters.

Key Takeaway
You are not overwhelmed because you’re incapable.
You’re overwhelmed because you’re carrying more than you were designed to carry.

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It might be exactly what they need to hear.

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