Do you find it hard to resist the ping of a new email, the urge to scroll on social media, or watch the next episode when streaming? Do you wish you could stop checking, clicking, liking and sharing? Then put down your phone and listen to this episode.
My guest today is Adam Alter, an associate professor of marketing and psychology, bestselling author of ‘I ... Show More
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BITESIZE | Do This Every Day to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Your Mood, Energy & Focus | Dr Wendy Suzuki #612
It’s easy to believe that we have to dedicate lots of time and energy to exercise. That, unless we’re pushing ourselves to our limits, it’s not worth doing. Today’s clip is from episode 325 of the podcast with neuroscientist and Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, Dr Wend ... Show More
22m 25s
Jan 14
How To Use Food To Transform Your Health, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes & Improve Your Mood with Dr David Unwin #611
If you have ever struggled with your weight, low energy, pre-diabetes or even type 2 diabetes, this is a conversation that could change your life. Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP who not only put his own type 2 diabetes into drug free remission, he has also helped over 150 patients d ... Show More
2h 22m
Jan 11
Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying: Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late with Bronnie Ware (Re-release) #610
What do you think you might be saying on your deathbed? Will you be looking back at your life with a sense of joy and completeness, or, do you think that perhaps you might be consumed with regret? As this week’s guest shares, “It’s easy to assume that you will live with great hea ... Show More
1h 46m
Sep 2020
TMHS 434: How Social Media Affects Our Psychology & Why Our Phones Are Becoming Irresistible - With Guest Adam Alter
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a few bad cell phone habits. Most of spend hours every day attached to our devices, with little to no boundaries or schedules. The thing is, this is no mistake. Our devices and apps are expertly engineered to alter our brain chemis ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2024
TMHS 765 - How Social Media Impacts Human Health And Productivity
Daily social media use is a common practice in our modern society. And while there are many benefits to utilizing the power of social media, it can also negatively impact our mental health, sleep quality, weight, and productivity levels. The key to healthier technology habits is ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2017
Adam Alter: Tech Addiction or Healthy Obsession?
<p>How do you know if you're addicted to your phone? Or maybe your favorite game, app, text, snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or online shopping?</p><p>Is it even possible to be truly addicted to these things? You know, like on the level of drugs? Or are we all just being a bit too ... Show More
56m 35s
Dec 2021
Healthy Tips to Navigate Social Media and Video Games with Your Children with Dr. Brian Smith - Holistic Plastic Surgery Show #269
Digital technology is uber-present in our society, and especially with our children. On average, adolescents are spending three hours a day gaming and even more than that on social media.
So how do we teach our children to navigate digital technology in a safe and healthy way?
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33m 45s
Jul 2022
The 9 SCIENCE BASED Ways To Heal Your Mind & Keep It HEALTHY! EP 1289
<p>Today, nearly 20% of adults in the United States alone experience some form of struggle or illness related to their mental health. Thanks to advances in science, technology, and the progress we’ve made to begin erasing the stigma around mental health, we actually have more too ... Show More
35m 16s