Are our phones rewiring our brains?

Americans now spend more than four hours a day on their phones — and check them hundreds of times without even realizing it. So why is it so hard to stop scrolling, and what is all that screen time actually doing to our brains, our bodies, and our relationships?

Neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni explains the science behind smartphone addiction — and how we can reverse the damage. Then, psychotherapist and author Shannon Algeo shares practical strategies from his "digital liberation" retreats — including one simple step you can try today that could make a big difference.

Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes

Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!

Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Sponsors:

Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout.

To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]