Show Notes: Do you automatically reach for your phone every time you have a free moment? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. In this episode, Kathleen shares a personal story from a recent road trip that completely changed how she thinks about screen time. Instead of scrolling for hours, she stitched a denim jacket—and the difference in how she felt was remarkable.

This conversation isn't about phone shame or adding one more thing to your plate. It's about noticing what actually makes you feel better and giving yourself permission to choose it. If you've been wanting to reclaim some of that scroll time for creativity, this episode will show you how.

You'll hear about:

• The real psychology behind why we can't stop reaching for our phones (it's by design)
• Kathleen's road trip wake-up call and what she created instead of scrolling
• Why hand embroidery satisfies the same needs as scrolling—but actually fills your cup
• 7 practical swaps for those automatic phone-reaching moments
• How to make your creative projects more accessible than your phone
• The ripple effect of choosing creativity over consumption

Takeaway: You don't need superhuman willpower to break the scroll habit. You just need to replace it with something that makes you feel more like yourself. Start with one scroll session, one creative moment at a time.

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