Discover the truth about how doom scrolling is stealing precious time and years away from your life. In this eye-opening episode of Next Act Ninjas, host Rachael Van Pelt explains how mindless scrolling is not just eating up hours of your time, but also accelerating stress, inflammation, and even aging. Learn how screen time is undermining your healthspan, your wealthspan, and shortening lifespan. Hear the shocking statistics on screen time and how the digital habits we’ve formed impact our sleep, physical activity, and overall well-being. Rachael dives into our addiction to dopamine, offers practical strategies to reclaim control from digital media, and reveals actionable tips to set healthy digital boundaries. Whether you're looking to reclaim your time, reduce screen dependency, or simply enhance your quality of life, this episode is your essential guide to transforming doom scrolling into a more mindful, fulfilling Next Act. Because every minute matters when you have a finite number of quality years left. Tune in now to take control of your digital habits and invest in a healthier, more vibrant future. 

Chapters

00:00 Doom Scrolling is Stealing Years of Your Life

01:58 How Much Time Are We Really Losing to Doom Scrolling?

03:32 How Doom Scrolling Accelerates Aging

06:04 Why We Can't Stop Doom Scrolling

08:24 Breaking the Doom Scrolling Addiction

09:24 Taking BackControl From The Media

11:01 Setting Boundaries Between You And The Infinite Scroll

12:35 Choose Content For How You Want to Feel

13:40 Stop Doom Scrolling to Reclaim Your Life

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

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