This is my very first interview episode—and I couldn’t be more excited to be joined by the wise, wonderful and thoughtful Shayna Strauss. Shayna is a former naturopathic doctor turned coach who supports moms in reclaiming their sense of self. She also created a program called Digital Detox for Moms, and that’s the heart of what we talk about today.

But this isn’t a conversation about shame or perfection. It’s about attention, presence, and how to live more aligned with what we actually care about—especially as mothers navigating a digital world designed to keep us distracted.

Inside this episode:

✨ Why our phone use isn’t a personal failure (and why that matters)

✨ The neurochemical reality of dopamine, distraction, and depletion

✨ What a 30-day digital reset can look like—and what often changes afterward

✨ Simple, doable practices for making space and reclaiming your time

✨ How our screen habits shape our kids’ digital future

✨ The surprising power of mind-wandering, boredom, and leaving your phone at home

If you’ve been feeling pulled in a hundred directions—or just tired of the constant tug to check your phone—I think you’ll find this one both practical and grounding.

Shayna Strauss: Digital Detox for Mothers

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Resources from this Episode:

Books: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price, Rest Play Grow by Deborah MacNamara

Tech: Freedom App, Newsfeed Eradicator Plugin

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