In this first episode, I want to give you a sense of who I am and why I started this podcast.

I’m a licensed mental health and addictions counselor, and for the past 15 years I’ve worked closely with kids, teens, and families. Over that time, I’ve watched technology become a bigger part of their lives, and I’ve seen the impact it’s having up close.

Most of the parents I talk to feel like they’re trying to keep up. They know this stuff matters, but they’re not always sure what to do with it.

I get that. I’m a parent too, and I’m navigating this in my own home.

In this episode, I talk a bit about my background, what I’m seeing in families right now, and what I want this podcast to be moving forward.

We’ll be talking about what kids are actually dealing with online, what therapists and other experts are seeing, and how to think about all of this in a way that keeps you connected to your kids while still setting boundaries.

If you’re trying to figure this out as you go, you’re not alone. Follow along to get expert insight on how to navigate this with your kids.

Hey, I’m Chris Koniarczyk. I’m a licensed mental health and addictions counselor, and a dad of two.

For the past 15 years, I’ve worked closely with kids, teens, and families, and I’ve seen how much technology is shaping the way they think, feel, and grow up.

This podcast focuses on what kids are actually dealing with when it comes to technology, the long-term effects therapists and other experts are seeing, and what parents need to understand about it.

I’ll be talking with therapists and other experts to share what they’re seeing in their work and the patterns that are showing up across so many families right now.

This podcast is part of Tech Addiction Experts, where the goal is to give parents a clearer, more grounded understanding of the digital world their kids are growing up in.

I’m really excited to finally be doing this and to share these conversations with you.