Real Connection in a Digital World: Why I'm Stepping Away from Socials to Be Truly Present

Talena Cuthbert
Apr 27
3 min read

In a world that feels more connected than ever, many of us are feeling more disconnected than we’ve ever been. We scroll, we double tap, we watch stories — yet somehow, our souls are craving something deeper. Something more human. More real.

As someone who works with sound, voice, and energy, I’ve always known that healing happens through presence — the kind you can feel in the room. A shared breath. A moment of stillness. A resonant soundwave. These things can’t be replicated through a screen.

Social Media vs. Soul Connection

There’s no denying the power of technology. It’s allowed us to reach people across the world and learn from minds we’d never otherwise meet. But the flip side is one we’re all starting to wake up to — the mental overload, the comparison, the pressure to constantly perform, and the creeping anxiety that comes from always being on.

More and more of my clients have been expressing the same thing I’ve been feeling:

“I’m tired of the noise.”

“I just want real connection."

“I want to feel people again.”

And I agree.

Why I’m Choosing Presence Over Posting

I’ve been told countless times that to grow a business, especially one in wellness, I need to be on social media. Post more, show your face, build your brand. And for a while, I tried. But recently I asked myself:

What if I build my business in a way that feels good to me?What if I lean into what I value most — deep, meaningful, human connection?

So I’ve made a choice. I’m not going to show up on social media just because I feel I should. I’m choosing to show up in person, where I can hold space for real conversations, shared sound, healing, and presence.

The Healing Power of In-Person Events

There’s a reason people feel different after a live sound bath or a vocal toning session in the same room. When we gather, our nervous systems co-regulate. Our breathing slows. Our voices rise and fall together. In-person work taps into our body’s primal need to belong — and to be witnessed in our wholeness.

The work I do through Song and Sound is about coming home to yourself — through breath, tone, rhythm, and voice. And that’s best done with another human being, holding space beside you.

If You’re Feeling This Too… You’re Not Alone

If you’re also feeling the call to step back from the noise… if you want to unplug and reconnect with yourself and others in real life — I see you. You’re not being antisocial, you’re being intentional. And you’re not alone.

I’ll be focusing on in-person events, workshops, and one-to-one sessions — because I believe this is where the deepest healing happens.

If you’re local, or you feel drawn to this kind of work, come and join me. Let’s sit together. Let’s breathe, tone, hum, release, and feel again.

💌 Want to stay connected (without the scroll)?Sign up for my newsletter, where I send out weekly mini meditations, updates on live events, and gentle reminders to slow down and listen in.

Sources & Further Reading:

Co-Regulation and Human Nervous Systems: Polyvagal Theory – Dr Stephen Porges
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Royal Society for Public Health
Human Connection & Health: Harvard Study on Adult Development

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About Me

I’m Talena, a singer-songwriter, sound healer, and vocal coach with over 25 years of experience in music and performance. I’m a proud member of the Complementary Medical Association and the Musicians’ Union and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Sound Therapy and a BA Hons in Music. I specialise in creating transformative sound experiences that harness the power of music and specific frequencies to promote healing and well-being.

My journey into sound healing began as a way to heal myself from the anxiety and stress that came with being a parent of children with special educational needs (SEN). Now, I’m dedicated to helping others in similar situations find balance, relaxation, and empowerment through the restorative power of sound.

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