Offline Xpression

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution, Melanie Hempe (author of Kids’ Brains & Screens and founder of Screen Strong) dive deep into the growing problem of screen addiction among children and teens. Drawing from her personal experience raising a son who became addicted to video games, Melanie shares practical insights for parents who want to prevent and...

Send us Fan Mail In this very special episode we welcome some of our dear friends, Rob Cullen and his amazing daughter, Vivien. This summer they had the chance to go to Africa with the Rotary & Interact club to help build a house in a small village and essentially change lives through acts of service. They had no idea that the lives that would really be changed would be their own. The Cullens...

Send us Fan Mail Offline Xpression welcomes Katherine Sellery! For over 20 years Katherine has been guiding parents, educators, and leaders through powerful mindset shifts that transform the way we communicate, connect, and lead. Join us as we discuss her work, work that isn’t just about quick fixes, but rather is about changing the lens through which we see ourselves and the people we care for. W...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is here, and we are about to go BIG! The podcast is officially growing, and there are a lot of amazing things going on. Since we have such a loyal fan base, we want to update everyone on what's going on, what you can do to join the revolution, and how you can help us meet our mission! Thanks for being an Xpressionist! We love our fans, and hope you are ready to see what...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 is here! In this episode, Evan Hempe from Screen Strong joins the show to talk about what it was like being a kid growing up without social media. His journey is inspiring and the conversation robust, as this young man demonstrates all the reasons why not having social media was a blessing in disguise. From well mannered and confident to articulate and ambitious, Evan is...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome Mary Catherine Liscinski, a Life Coach that is certified to treat Digital Addiction! Join the discussion as we cover the successful ways to battle addiction, and how peer support and mentors play a huge role. We really enjoyed having Mary Catherine on the show to dive into the step by step process towards digital wellness as we continue down the path to regaining contro...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Victoria check in to discuss the amazing things learned during the first year of Offline Xpression! Join the conversation as our two hosts walk down memory lane, measure growth over time, and look to the future. Algorithm manipulation tactics, vocal warm ups via podcast equipment, and the fun of Fall projects fill this special episode with a warm hearted feeling that basi...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff welcomes Curt Linville, Author of "99 Words – Building a Better Life", a book written with the goal of providing ideas and methods for how to build trustworthy and meaningful belief systems: foundations on which to build better lives. Join us in this discussion about how love is the key to personal growth. We all know that love is powerful, and in this episode we ex...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Victoria welcome Andy West from all the way from Australia! Andy is the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, books designed to hack the dopamine reward system for energy, motivation and happiness. Join the conversation as Andy tells about how she suffered from severe chronic fatigue, cognitive decline and anhedonia depression for almost 4 years, and the b...

Send us Fan Mail Dara Erck is a seasoned global health strategist and the founder of SAM+LEO, a brand dedicated to improving teen mental health through innovative gummy vitamins. As the mother of two teen boys navigating their own mental health and learning needs, Dara brings a personal touch to her professional expertise. With a robust background in vaccine advocacy and resource mobilization, par...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mala joins the podcast to share unique experiences and provide us with some great insights from various psychological paradigms. Dr. Mala specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy bringing together the best of both worlds in her work with her clients. With a plethora of knowledge over a broad spectrum of topics, Dr. Mala's expertise gave...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome Marcy Pusey as she brings her years of education and experience, along with her own personal story of resilience in the face of trauma. Marcy has written over 20 award winning books, and has helped world leaders with their own editing in her experience helping writers get their work into the world. Marcy has also done multiple TED Talks, and runs her own business as she...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff as he welcomes Jessica for a robust conversation about amazing ways to help empower kids in their social circles through positive self-love and great social habits! Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of books for kids and teens, including The Phone Book - Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better with the Powerful Device in Your Hand, BFF or NRF (Not Really F...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff as he welcomes Arlene Cohen Miller for this discussion about how the world of law and coaching for individuals colide, and how the impact of social media and screens can be battled by outdoor experience. They also dive into anchoring to the natural world around us, and the energy we can get from the living things all around us.  Arlene Cohen Miller has a lot of experienc...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff and Victoria as they welcome Jeanine Mouchawar, certified parenting coach, to discuss being your teen's "go to person" and building healthy boundaries with teenagers. From trust building opportunities to sharing the hard secrets of the teenage world, Jeanine has worked with many parents and helped discover ways to unite relationships within the home. Jeani...

Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Alon Ferency joins Jeff on this episode as they discuss the challenges of the online world and some tips on how to battle some of that bad habits we can sometimes form. With years of experience in the world of multi-disciplinary arts, Alon is the advocate for the artist’s soul within each of us. He works with individual artists and arts communities, guiding them through crea...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Victoria welcome certified life coach, author and cancer survivor, Rebeccah Silence! Rebeccah's story is inspiring, emotional and beautiful, shedding light on the power of the human spirit and the will to create the life we want in the midst of hardships and mental health disorders. Offline Xpression often focuses on art as an escape from constant screen time, but in...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff is joined by Dr. Vasu Tolia, retired pediatrican in gastroenterology, who has developed a second career as a visual artist. Dr. Tolia shares how the digital environment impacts both the physical and mental health of young people which she has witnessed firsthand. Her journey has led her to create arts specifically designed to promote peace and balance in our increasingly scre...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria rejoins her place on the show as the other half of the dynamic duo! Jeff and Victoria welcome Jude Yriarte, the Grants and Gallery Manager at Sol Treasures. Jude wears many hats at the organization, teaching art in the schools and strongly advocating for the arts in the community. Jude is also one of the founding creators of the Social Media Empowerment curriculum, and th...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff as he welcomes Thomas Brown, host of Inner Monologue and Stages podcasts, and author of 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey. Thomas tells us about the importance of art, creativity, and the cultivation of self-awareness in managing mental health, and tells his personal story about the loss of his brother to suicide. Thomas tells about his incredible cross county journey by bicycle,...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff is joined by the amazing Austin Davis, the founder and CEO of a teen treatment center in Texas, named Clearfork Academy   . Author of, "My Kid, My Crisis," Austin continues to tell the story of recovery in a family and youth setting, shares some insight on how to successfully help teens through addiction, and explores a variety of challenges faced when dealing with...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff as he welcomes and interviews special guest Zarina Pritchett, a veteran and mother who has taken some amazing steps in fighting the screen time habit by creating her own card game! Zarina and Jeff discuss the habits they see within families, and explore the way in which Zarina came to create ZoChey ZomadicShift, a card game for the whole family!  Support the show There&a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jeff and Victoria are joined by John and Karen Jernigan, long time King City natives, who share their story about how they grew the passion and inspiration for the history of King City. A great way to substitute screen time with outdoor sunlight, great people, town pride and education about those who came before us! Support the show There's a beautiful world...

Send us Fan Mail Join your host's Jeff and Victoria as they discuss the pleasure neurotransmitter and the ways social media platforms use it to their advantage, along with the harsh realities of being secluded from social get togethers, and the manipulation tactics we use when posting online.  Support the show There's a beautiful world just waiting for YOU! Go out and seize the day, and...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Jeff Hinderscheid and co-host Victoria Jones as they discuss the basics of our natural sleep cycles and the way screens effect them. We all know the world moves fast, and we know rest is important. However, are there things we are doing that are damaging the ways in which we recharge our minds and bodies? Let's talk about it! Support the show There's a beautifu...