Most people think screen time is a harmless habit. But what if it’s quietly training your brain against healing?

In this conversation, Christen Routh explains why doomscrolling feels like relief but often leaves you more anxious, more numb, and more alone. We talk about the real danger of screens, not just what they show you, but what they replace: real friendship, real presence, real growth. And we get practical about what to do instead, without going off-grid.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why screen overuse can mimic an addiction cycle and keep you stuck in escape mode
• How doomscrolling can increase loneliness through comparison and emotional crash
• How algorithms quietly shape your standards for love, friendship, and boundaries
• How to build a tech plan that makes your phone a tool again, not your master

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