{"podcast":{"title":"The Marvyn Harrison Podcast","slug":"the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834","podcast_index_feed_id":340834,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/b50937eb-a2a2-5da5-a330-9051b3d123bf","website_url":"https://www.instagram.com/discoverwithmarvyn","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/621f58599c59e325eb79a859/1772560516745-b54cf466-67d4-43b8-84f4-f464452f52f6.jpeg","author":"Marvyn Harrison","episode_count":232,"summary":"A cinematic, story-led conversation exploring the moments that shape who we become. Each episode begins with images, early memories, pivotal turning points, and present day realities prompting guests to unpack the experiences that defined them. From there, the conversation moves deeper: identity, family, ambition, failure, culture, relationships, justice, and the pressures of modern life. Through structured storytelling and unexpected game segments, guests reveal both the serious and the surprising sides of themselves. The tone is honest, intelligent, and human, reflective without being heavy, playful without being shallow. This is not an interview. It is a space for discovery. Real stories. Clear thinking. Unfiltered insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834"},"episode":{"title":"Is The Internet Killing Love?","slug":"is-the-internet-killing-love","published_at":"2026-03-03T18:35:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/is-the-internet-killing-love","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834","url":"https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrison","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/dope-black-dads-podcast/e/69a729ea47994e3427ce3f3f/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Marvyn Harrison Podcast, we unpack one uncomfortable question: is the internet killing love? From religion and existential doubt to seasonal depression, trauma bonding, toxic relationship dynamics, and the rise of online healing culture, this conversation goes deep into how modern life is reshaping intimacy. We explore: Why social media amplifies heartbreak The difference between passion and trauma bonding Whether peace is the same as silence The mental health impact of winter and isolation Why so many people feel disconnected despite being constantly online Whether faith still offers structure in a chaotic world How masculinity and femininity narratives are shifting This isn’t surface-level relationship advice. It’s a real conversation about connection, loneliness, identity, healing, and responsibility in modern culture. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Do You Actually Believe in God? 05:12 — Leaving Religion Without Losing Meaning 12:40 — The Existential Void After Faith 18:03 — Who Do You Call When You’re Not Okay? 22:45 — Peace vs Quiet: The Big Misunderstanding 27:52 — Is The Internet Designed To Break Relationships? 31:49 — Love Or Emotional Addiction? 35:01 — Trauma Bonding Explained 42:30 — Are We Addicted To Being Broken? 50:18 — The Attention Economy &amp; Pain 58:44 — Therapy, AI &amp; Healing Culture 01:07:11 — Seeing Your Parents As Humans 01:16:20 — Masculinity, Accountability &amp; Modern Love 01:24:55 — Choosing Love Instead Of Needing It Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defi…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Marvyn Harrison Podcast, we unpack one uncomfortable question: is the internet killing love? From religion and existential doubt to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/episodes/is-the-internet-killing-love/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/is-the-internet-killing-love.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}