Friendship in the Digital Age: Fake Connection vs. Real Community
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses:
Digital familiarity is not emotional intimacy
Why high-functioning women are especially vulnerable to fake connection
Your nervous system can't regulate through a screen
Real community requires intentionality in a digital world
"Fake connection fills your time. Real community fills your soul." - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
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In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt discusses: Digital familiarity is not emotional intimacy Why high-functioning women are especially vulnerable to fake connection Your nervous system can't regulate through a screen Real community requires intentionality in a digital world "Fake connection fills your time. Real community fills your soul." - Dr. Sasha Shillcutt The Boundaries Blueprint, my new, short, on-demand course, is designed to be your toolkit for making small changes that add up to a big reset. In just three easy modules, you'll walk away with your personal plan to: Stop the daily drains on your energy, Set boundaries that stick, Protect a pocket of time that is yours (no excuses). This isn't about overhauling your entire life. It's all about the small shifts that bring powerful change. It's simple, practical, and takes less than one hour! Brave Balance is about transforming your professional and personal life in a safe, small group setting. You will grow deep in self-awareness, set clear boundaries, and develop strong time management skills to create the work-life balance you desperately need (and deserve). Change your mindset to let unhealthy behaviors go, and create long-lasting work-life control so you can live well on YOUR terms. Follow Brave Enough: WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.