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
Oct 15
BITESIZE | Dr Gabor Maté: 3 Life Lessons People Learn Too Late #688
Today’s guest brings warmth and wisdom to every conversation we have. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 440 of the podcast with fellow physician, author, speaker and friend, the incredible Dr Gabor Maté. Gabor is respected the world over as an expert on trauma, stress, addiction a ... Show More
18m 32s
Oct 13
How to Stay Curious, Playful & Intimate, Decades After You Meet with Esther Perel #687
Twenty years ago, leading psychotherapist Esther Perel asked whether desire could survive marriage and children. Today, she highlights a new relationship threat: our frictionless, convenient lives – and offers a wealth of wisdom to keep love alive. This conversation was recorded ... Show More
48m 52s
Oct 8
BITESIZE | The Life Changing Magic Of Walking for Your Health, Happiness & Relationships | Dr Courtney Conley #686
Most of us walk every day without really thinking about it – but this episode is guaranteed to change that. Because this simple, free, radical act is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, your brain and your longevity. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 660 of t ... Show More
24m 54s
Oct 2019
E54. Adam Alter Helps You Manage Your Screen Addiction
Adam Alter, author of Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked, stops by to talk about screen and tech addiction. He and Bridget discuss the billions of dollars that go into keeping us looking at our screens, from game app design to, st ... Show More
1h 26m
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
Jul 2018
#420: What Makes Your Phone So Addictive & How to Take Back Your Life
If you’re like most people, you’ve got a powerful computer in your back pocket that allows you to listen to this podcast, check the score of your favorite team, and learn the population of Mickey Mantle’s hometown of Commerce, OK (answer: 2,473). Our smartphones are a blessing, b ... Show More
42m 55s
Jun 2023
How to Unplug From Tech and Get Your Life Back
Finding the elusive balance between utilizing technology and social media for our work, relationships, and overall happiness is no easy feat. It's a constant struggle, and sometimes it feels like these digital distractions have become an all-consuming time suck. We live in the 21 ... Show More
33m 36s