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What should you do if your husband is always on his phone? How can you make your husband stop looking at his phone so much? How can you have more discussions with your husband about your family's screen time? In today's episode I am interviewing a couples therapist, Chelsey Liaga, all about these tough topics. Phone Boundary Ideas myfriendthetherapist.com @myfriend.thetherapist on Instagram At Hom...

In this episode we dive into the power of questioning your beliefs and habits (even though it can be uncomfortable). Listen to hear 3 examples from my life that changed everything for me.

Learning to regulate your nervous system is an integral part of learning to master your phone use. Listen to this episode to learn from Missy Allred what the nervous system is, why you should care about your nervous system, and practical ways to regulate your nervous system as a young mom. Sign up for The Reset Seed & Sew Quiz

It is so easy to see things online and think that the purpose is to have your life together, but I think we're missing the point. You're not supposed to have it all together.

Greg is an optometrist and dad of 2 young kids. As an eye doctor, he will be sharing all about how screens impact our vision, WHY you're not supposed to look at your phone before bed, and some simple hacks to help your eyes while living in this world of screens. Follow @mindfulwithmedia on Instagram 34 Ideas to Instantly Reduce Wasted Phone Time

Mastering Intentional Phone Use: An Audio Course to Help you Be More Present, Enjoy True Fulfillment, and Find Inner Calm is only available to purchase through this Friday, September 8th. Catch a sneak peek of the introduction in this episode. Sign. Me. Up.

How would your life be different if you had more time? Listen to this episode for 7 practical tips to save you time. Mastering Intentional Phone Use: An audio course designed to help moms be more present, enjoy true fulfillment, and find inner calm.

Going to bed on time is harder than it should be, especially when you're so busy and it's your only free time as a young mom. Listen to today's episode for 10 tips to make it easier to go to bed early. Get on the Waitlist for the new audio course: Mastering Intentional Phone Use Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Instead of trying to shield my children from the potential negative impacts of this screen-saturated society, I want to help them develop a healthy relationship with screens and technology. One of the best ways to do that is by modeling good screen habits for them, but this is easier said than done. Listen to this episode to learn practical ways to actually model good screen habits for your kids....

The more I’ve researched screens and their impact on children I’ve realized that there is an important piece of the picture that I believe isn’t talked about enough: the impact of PARENTS’ screen use on their children. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing why you should worry less about your kids’ screen time, more about your own, and 8 practical tips on how to do that. Helpful Links: Join my email...

Andi Smiley, the host of The Friendly Podcast Guide , shares all about the power of kid podcasts: specific ways parents can use kid podcasts, different devices for listening, and some fun recommendations. You can get her FREE Kid Podcast Guide here . Links: Inspired Minds Storitopia Storybutton Eleanor Amplified Circle Round

Using screens to calm tantrums can interfere with children's ability to learn emotional regulation skills, so here are 10 tips to help your child calm down without using a screen. Links: Nurtured First Simply on Purpose

Here are 5 tips that have helped me to be okay with being unproductive and even be intentional about letting go and living a slower life. Links: Workshop: Practical Ways to Cope with Boredom, Overwhelm, and Loneliness (instead of doom scrolling) Harvard Study on Happiness

Leslie Alder, a certified life coach, shares 4 ways we typically respond to uncomfortable emotions as well as practical ways to deal with loneliness, boredom, and overwhelm. If you enjoyed this episode you'll love our workshop this month: Practical Ways to Cope with Boredom, Overwhelm, and Loneliness (without doom scrolling) . You can sign up HERE . Links: LeslieAlder.com Free Video Training: 3 Li...

The overall mental wellbeing of teens and young adults was pretty consistent until 2012, when suddenly mental health issues began to increase dramatically. 2012 also is the year that smartphones and social media use became more prevalent (the iPhone was released in 2007). May is mental health awareness month so in today's episode I'm sharing some of my mental health journey. Links: Practical Ways...

When I first met Anna, a bubbly mom of 2 young kids, I would have never guessed the journey she has had with mental illness and a recent OCD diagnosis. Listen to this vulnerable conversation where Anna shares her story, her decision to delete her social media accounts, and how that has impacted her mental health. Helpful Links Mentioned in the Episode: ⁠FREE Workshop: 6 Steps to Avoid Wasting Time...

It doesn't matter as much how much time we spend on our phones, but if we're using our screens as tools to help us live aligned with our values. Today I'm sharing 12 tips to help your screens support the life you want to live. Links: April Workshop: Keep Your Social Media Use Under Control When You Need to Use it for Your Business Mindful with Media Monthly Workshops How to Hide Like Counts on Ins...

⁠ Instagram can be a powerful place for learning and connection, but if you aren't intentional it can be a place of confusion and overwhelm. My friend, Sabrina, is sharing some of her favorite Instagram accounts, her perspective on how to discern truth, and how to handle the overload of information. Make sure to stick around because in September 2023 we will be focusing on how to discern truth onl...

Rachel Ostler, a former teacher with experience in instructional design and educational technology, left her teaching career to stay home after her son was born. She was overwhelmed by all of her screenshots of activity ideas to do with her son, so she decided to create an app. Tune in to hear how Rachel uses technology as a tool for good. Links: Instagram: @i.teach.tiny.humans The App: Inspired M...

Screens can be POWERFUL tools for good, but if we're not mindful they can pull us away from what matters most to us. Tune in to learn practical tips and strategies for managing screen time and finding stillness in our daily routines. Links: 6 Steps to Avoid Wasting Time on Your Phone Life with Lixxy The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate) People would rather be electrically shocked than left alone with th...

If you are anything like me it is so easy to use your free time mindlessly scrolling or binging a show because you are just so tired. In this episode we talk about what fun is (and what it is not), the benefits of having fun, and 3 tips to help you have more true fun in your life. Links: Workshop: How to Stop Wasting Your Free Time Mindlessly Scrolling Join Email List Blog Post: 24 Fun Things to D...

Kayla, a mom of 2 boys, shares her experience taking on the 1000 hours outside challenge. Links: Workshop: How to Stop Spending Your Free Time Mindlessly Scrolling 1000 Hours Outside Website

During the first year of my son’s life I spent SO much time mindlessly scrolling social media because I was so bored and lonely. Today I’m sharing 5 tips to thrive during the toddler years so you don’t just turn to your phone when you are going crazy as a young mom. Read the blog post version of this episode here: https://mindfulwithmedia.com/5-tips-to-thrive-during-the-toddler-years-so-you-don’t-...

If you have little kids then I'm sure that you love them more than you can even describe, and you really want them to succeed. Maybe you feel guilty about using too much screen time.  You might have seen headlines and wondered if you're ruining your kids by giving them too much screen time. We are going to get into this today as we discuss the screen-time guidelines from the AAP and how to le...

Do you ever get on Instagram to check something? And before you know it you've spent 20 minutes mindlessly scrolling. Or you need a break from whatever task you're working on. So you check your phone for a little brain break and next thing you know, you've spent way too long. Today I'm sharing how I stopped wasting time on addictive apps. The answer is not what you might think. FREE Workshop: 6 St...