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The Practice of Attention: Reclaiming Presence in a Distracted World with Cody Cook-Parrott

The Practice of Attention: Reclaiming Presence in a Distracted World with Cody Cook-Parrott

Update: 2026-03-05
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Dr. Dan sits down with Cody Cook-Parrott, author of The Practice of Attention: Cultivating Presence in a Distracted World, to explore what happens when we reclaim our focus from technology, perfectionism, and fear.


Drawing from nearly 15 years of sobriety, lived experience with ADHD, creative practice, and stepping away from social media, Cody shares how attention is not just about productivity — it’s about presence, integrity, and self-trust. 


An artist, writer, teacher, and dancer, Cody teaches us attention is the currency of our lives  – and that most of us are spending it without realizing it. Dr. Dan and Cody urge listeners to remember that attention shapes not just what we see but who we become. They challenge us to reclaim our time and focus so life feels like it belongs to us again.


Cody Cook-Parrott is the author of six books, including the new The Practice of Attention. For more information visit www.codycookparrott.com.


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The Practice of Attention: Reclaiming Presence in a Distracted World with Cody Cook-Parrott

The Practice of Attention: Reclaiming Presence in a Distracted World with Cody Cook-Parrott

Dr. Dan Peters, Psychologist and Executive Leadership Coach