
Craig Mattson
Professor of communications at Calvin University and author of Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to Coping at Work, who researches work culture, technology, and early-career professional experience.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 50min
Dr. Craig Mattson on Digital Overwhelm: Is It Time to Unplug?
Dr. Craig Mattson, professor and author who studies work culture and tech, discusses digital overwhelm at work. He tells striking workplace stories and explains how constant connectivity shapes presence. He shares simple practices for being more present and outlines communication modes for better interactions. Generational differences, DEI contexts, and family influences on work habits also come up.

Nov 21, 2025 • 51min
PPP 484 | Coping with Digital Overwhelm Without Logging Off, with author Craig Mattson
Craig Mattson, a professor of communication and author of 'Digital Overwhelm,' discusses coping with modern work's pressures. He introduces the concept of 'digiwhelm,' emphasizing digital flexibility over detoxing. Craig explains the importance of mode switching versus context switching, and how to approach emails as conversations to foster better communication. He highlights the role of nonverbal signals like silence and gestures in conveying messages, and shares practical family practices for managing digital demands. Tune in for insights that enhance clarity and calm in a tech-heavy world!


