How do we untangle ourselves from technology? We give ourselves a hard time for not being able to put our screens down, but the platforms we use are designed to be addictive. It's not our fault. <a href="https://gaiabernstein.com/">Gaia Bernstein</a>'s new book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unwired-Gaining-Control-Addictive-Technologies/dp/1009257935">Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies</a> shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by the force of willpower, timers, or yelling.Margaret and Gaia discuss:<ul>
<li>The psychological forces that make us keep scrolling</li>
<li>What Big Tech and Big Tobacco have in common</li>
<li>Why screen time limiters and other similar methods don't work</li>
</ul> Here's where you can find Gaia: <ul>
<li><a href="https://gaiabernstein.com/">https://gaiabernstein.com/</a></li>
<li>Twitter: @BernsteinGaia</li>
<li>Buy Gaia's book Unwired: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930">https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930</a>
</li>
</ul> We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:<a href="https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/">https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How do we untangle ourselves from technology? We give ourselves a hard time for not being able to put our screens down, but the platforms we use are designed to be addictive. It's not our fault. Gaia Bernstein's new book: Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by the force of willpower, timers, or yelling. Margaret and Gaia discuss: The psychological forces that make us keep scrolling What Big Tech and Big Tobacco have in common Why screen time limiters and other similar methods don't work Here's where you can find Gaia: https://gaiabernstein.com/ Twitter: @BernsteinGaia Buy Gaia's book Unwired: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do we untangle ourselves from technology? We give ourselves a hard time for not being able to put our screens down, but the platforms we use are designed to be addictive. It's not our fault. <a href="https://gaiabernstein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gaia Bernstein</a>'s new book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unwired-Gaining-Control-Addictive-Technologies/dp/1009257935" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies</a> shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by the force of willpower, timers, or yelling.Margaret and Gaia discuss:<ul>
<li>The psychological forces that make us keep scrolling</li>
<li>What Big Tech and Big Tobacco have in common</li>
<li>Why screen time limiters and other similar methods don't work</li>
</ul> Here's where you can find Gaia: <ul>
<li><a href="https://gaiabernstein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://gaiabernstein.com/</a></li>
<li>Twitter: @BernsteinGaia</li>
<li>Buy Gaia's book Unwired: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930</a>
</li>
</ul> We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:<a href="https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Fresh Take: Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies

When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like.
In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood.
If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way.
We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies.
We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship.
If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!  
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When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way. We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies. We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship. If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood! whatfreshhellpodcast.com

When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max;&nbsp;Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like.
In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood.
If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way.
We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies.
We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship.
If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource.&nbsp;Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!&nbsp;&nbsp;
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