Digital Disconnection vs Real World Risks (with special guest Nathan Iles)

This week on a very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko welcomes returning guest Nathan Isles for a wide-ranging catch-up on aging, self-care, and how relationships change over time. Nathan shares what’s shifted since his last appearance: an amicable separation, dating again, deleting social apps for stretches, and a renewed focus on real-life connection over low-friction social media, including the guilt and “friendship FOMO” that online closeness can create. They talk about building deep friendships through consistent effort, Nathan’s moves across Western Canada, and his band Brain Bent’s growth—touring, opening for Wheatus, and learning to love the road despite music’s financial realities. Nathan also opens up about fear of change, shame and accountability, considering becoming an electrician, and mental health supports including DBT, medication, and treating sleep apnea, plus a practical takeaway: say yes to an invite and give others a chance to show up for you.

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