Madeleine McIntosh is a very experienced business coach who has started digging into digital wellbeing during the last couple of years. She has been involved in Phone Free Day, she is conducting research, and she is also a Learning Facilitator for The NeuroLeadership Institute. In this  episode, she shares her unique perspective on digital wellbeing and how it looks different for everyone.

In this episode I am joined by Andrew Flach, founding Director of Hatherleigh Press and Hatherleigh Foundation. We discuss digital technology from the perspective of resilience and how the tech can both challenge us, but also help us through hard times. 

Most of us have heard about smartphone addiction or mental health challenges connected to for example social media. Many of us have also experienced effects ourselves even though we might not be aware of them. In this short Q&A, Taino Bendz shared his thoughts on why this is something important for all of us. 

You have probably heard about dopamine and how digital technology taps into the way our brains are wired. Learn more about it in this 10-minute overview! 

This is part 2 in a Q&A series with Taino Bendz. 

Sundown March 5th to sundown March 6th marks National Day of Unplugging 2022. This inspiring initiative that has been around for over a decade raises awareness and supports people to reflect on, and change their technology habits. Visit www.nationaldayofunplugging.com for creative and fun ideas on how to unplug. In this episode, Taino Bendz gives 5 ideas for unplugging and shares his thoughts on why this is important right now.

A short Q&A where Taino Bendz discusses what digital wellbeing is and why it is important. 

In this episode I talk to Roger and James who have organised screen free activities as part of their work with Students Against Dangerous Driving in New Zealand. We had a great chat about technology in general and they share some stories from their work. Enjoy!

TJ is a Psychological Wellbeing Consultant, The Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing at Whitecalm, The Wellbeing Company and the Co-Founder of ME. His mission is to guide people to understand how they can enhance their psychological experience and he does so in a range of exciting and innovative ways. In this chat TJ shares his background and some of his insights into how we can develop a healthier relationship with technology. 

After suffering from burnout in her job as an Instagram influencer and content creator, Georgie decided to retrain as a Consciously Digital coach and investigate the effects technology was having on her brain. She hasn't looked back and it's now her mission to help others reclaim their focus and creativity. By learning to make sure technology is helping us improve our lives, rather than distracting us from them. Tune in to hear her reflections!

"After receiving a damning screen-time report, Alice Webb-Liddall gave up on social media for two weeks and discovered more than just a few more hours in her day." This is the intro to an article Alice wrote reflecting on how social media has been affecting her, and how a changed use is making her life better in a subtle but noticeable way. In this episode we discuss the effects that social media has on a lot of people, and how we can use our smartphone and apps to our benefit.