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 chemistry.
So if you find yourself mindlessly refreshing the same apps over and ove ... Show More
Jun 24
Why One Diet Doesn't Work for Everyone: Nutrigenomics, Microbiome Diversity & More
If you want a stronger body, a more efficient brain, or just better health overall, your diet is one of the top levers you can pull to make a significant difference. The food you choose to eat has a powerful influence on your health outcomes. On today’s show, you’re going to lear ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 22
Never Stop Doing This Exercise (Or Your Lifespan Will Shorten) - With Dr. Kelly Starrett
Our incredible human bodies have the capacity to move and perform in a multitude of ways. But at the end of the day, what truly matters is having a resilient, capable body that allows us to do the things that we love. Today, you’re going to learn how to improve your training for ... Show More
57m 48s
Nov 2020
How Addictive Technology Keeps You Hooked with Professor Adam Alter #132
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 Alt ... Show More
1h 27m
May 2024
How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our child ... Show More
2h 4m
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
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
Mar 2024
2477: Honey, I Shrunk My Brain Using My Mobile Phone by Dr. Jenny Brockis
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Episode 2477:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores the complex relationship between technology and cognitive function in "Honey, I Shrunk My ... Show More
11m 8s
Jun 2024
How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jonathan Haidt, Ph.D., professor of social psychology at New York University and bestselling author on how technology and culture impact the psychology and health of kids, teens, and adults. We discuss the dramatic rise of suicide, depression, and ... Show More
2h 26m