Welcome back to The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fisher Smith!
In Episode 9, Iris and co-host Karen welcome a special guest — Rachel Durham, a longtime friend, mentee, and law student studying to fight human trafficking.

Together, they dive into one of the most important conversations of our time:
Why real, face-to-face communication matters more than ever — especially for our children and grandchildren in a digital world.

This heartfelt discussion covers:

• Why younger generations go to Google/ChatGPT instead of their parents
• The power of mentorship, mother–daughter bonds, and spiritual “adopted families”
• How smartphones, social media, and online culture impact kids’ mental health
• Why traffickers prey on kids through devices — Rachel’s firsthand insights
• How to keep communication open so kids feel safe coming to you
• The role of faith, prayer, and intentional connection in protecting our families
• Real stories of friendship, guidance, and God placing the right people in our lives

Rachel also shares her inspiring journey from full-time mom → to counseling student → to law school where she plans to fight human trafficking and advocate for vulnerable women and children.

This episode is deep, emotional, and eye-opening — and it beautifully reinforces Iris’s message:
We were designed for connection. God works through people, not screens.

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