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Are we spending so much time glued to our phones that we're missing out on the moments that really matter? We discuss the growing concern around endless scrolling and the surprising life events people have admitted they barely noticed because they were distracted by their screens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Scrolling On Purpose" by Pastor Ben Stapley.Technology is a powerful tool, but without intention, it can quietly erode connection. Endless scrolling can steal presence from the people sitting right in front of us. This message explores how to use screens wisely so that digital engagement doesn't replace relational investment. The goal isn't less technology — it's more intentional presence.

You pick up your phone to do one quick task, and suddenly 20 minutes have flown by without you even noticing. How do apps do that to you? Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff felt like her phone had superglue on it, holding her on it for hours each day while draining her of time and energy. Turns out, that feeling isn't accidental. In her new book, Dopamine Kids, Michaeleen describes four features that tech companies add to apps to keep us scrolling for as long as possible. She's sharing this superglue recipe with Short Wave host Emily Kwong … and explaining how these features can pull people into what scientists call a ‘dark flow' state.Interested in more tech and social media science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Jimmy Keeley.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

You quit porn…But somehow you still feel off.Flat. Restless. Disconnected from real life.Because recovery is not just about stopping porn.It's about dopamine regulation.Scrolling. Gaming.Sports betting. Constant stimulation.Over time, your brain adapts to fast dopamine.So normal life starts feeling quieter.Focus drops. Motivation feels inconsistent. Real connection feels harder.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains why recovery is not really about a “90-day reset.”It's about whether your brain relearns regulation.How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Porn Addiction?

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Tammy Schamuhn sits down with Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids, to explore what is really happening in children's brains when they beg for more screen time, melt down when devices are taken away, or seem unable to pull themselves away from video games, social media, YouTube, or ultra-processed foods.Many parents have been taught that dopamine is simply the brain's “pleasure chemical.” But Doucleff explains that dopamine is more accurately understood as part of the brain's motivation and seeking system — the internal drive that says: keep going, get more, don't stop yet.This shift in understanding changes everything.When children become explosive after screen time ends, their brains may not be responding to joy or satisfaction. Instead, they may be caught in a cycle of constant wanting. Screens and ultra-processed foods can act as powerful “dopamine magnets,” pulling children toward repeated stimulation while leaving them feeling more dysregulated, disconnected, and emotionally depleted.In this episode, Tammy and Michaeleen unpack:why screen time battles can feel so intense for familieshow dopamine-driven behaviors affect motivation, focus, sleep, and emotional regulationwhy children are especially vulnerable to highly stimulating technology and foodshow modern childhood has become shaped by endless craving and overstimulationwhy this is not about blaming parents or shaming childrenhow understanding the brain can help parents respond with more compassion, clarity, and confidenceThis conversation is essential listening for parents, educators, and caregivers trying to understand why screen limits feel so difficult, why transitions off devices can trigger meltdowns, and why many children today seem trapped in cycles of “more, more, more.”In Part 2, releasing June 3, Michaeleen shares practical, science-backed strategies to help families reduce screen dependence, shift unhealthy habits, and reconnect children with play, sleep, focus, creativity, and real-life joy.Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. She holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent.You can learn more about Michaeleen and her work through Michaeleen Doucleff's official website.Books mentioned in this episode:Dopamine KidsHunt, Gather, ParentAuraYour kid's digital life doesn't come with a playbook.But that doesn't mean you have to stay in the dark.That's where Aura Parents comes in. It combines traditional parental controls—like content filtering, time limits, and Pause the Internet®—with newer digital wellbeing features that show patterns in sleep opportunity, screentime trends, social engagement, and even AI app usage insights.So instead of just limiting screen time, you get more context and insight into changes in patterns and can use that information to decide when to check in with your kid.It's not about control—it's about feeling informed and empowered as you navigate an always changing digital world.Learn more about Aura Parents and start your free trial at auraparents.com/icp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host Andrea Samadi welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke to explain how pleasure and pain share the same neural circuitry and how dopamine governs motivation. The episode explores why overconsumption of easy rewards dulls motivation, creates withdrawal-like deficits, and shifts the brain toward pain. Through clear takeaways—delay borrowed rewards, try temporary abstinence, create friction for temptations, and practice purposeful effort—the episode shows how recalibrating the brain's reward system restores enjoyment in ordinary activities and builds sustainable motivation. Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and on this podcast, we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. Season 15 Orientation This season, we're exploring what I call: The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. Instead of looking at neuroscience, health, learning, motivation, and emotional intelligence as separate topics, (like we did for the past 14 seasons) we're exploring how these systems come online in sequence. Each phase builds on the one before it: ✔ Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? ✔ Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation What drives behavior, focus, and sustained effort? ✔ Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition ✔ Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence ✔ Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning By the end of this year my hope is that we can step back and ask: Where am I out of alignment? Is it regulation? Is it my thinking? Is it my focus? Or Belief? Is it how I'm learning or connecting with others? Or do I need some work with integration, insight and meaning? Because once we can see our gap… We can begin to close it. “The goal is not more effort—it's better alignment.” “And when these systems are aligned… Effort feels easier Learning becomes faster And results become more consistent Because peak performance is not about doing more. It's about aligning the systems that drive our results. Recap Where We've Been In EP 392[i], we introduced the Motivation Loop and explored how the brain decides what is worth doing. In EP 393[ii], we looked at how our beliefs trigger neurochemistry that drives action, feedback, and repetition. In EP 394[iii] we looked at how our thought patterns impact our neurochemistry and results with Dr. Caroline Leaf. Then in EP 395[iv], reviewing Dr. John Medina's work on Theory of Mind, we explored something equally important: The brain pays attention to what it believes matters. Dr. Medina showed us that attention and reward are deeply connected. When the brain predicts something will be valuable, relevant, or meaningful, attention increases. And when attention and reward align: ✔ Learning improves ✔ Memory strengthens ✔ Motivation increases ✔ Behaviors become repeatable But that leaves us with an important question: What creates that sense of reward in the first place? What makes the brain continue pursuing something? What makes us stay motivated and what makes us lose interest? And why can effort sometimes feel rewarding—and other times feel exhausting? Today's Episode To answer those questions, we're turning to Dr. Anna Lembke, author of the book: Dopamine Nation who we first met September 2021 on EP 162.[v] Her work helps to explain the neurochemical engine underneath the Motivation Loop that we've been covering. While John Medina helped us understand how attention and reward influence learning, Dr. Lembke helps us understand: ✔ Why the brain seeks reward ✔ How dopamine drives motivation ✔ Why pleasure and pain operate on the same neural system ✔ And what happens when the balance gets disrupted Because the real goal isn't simply just feeling good. The goal is understanding how the brain learns to associate effort with reward. And when that happens, something powerful occurs: Effort itself becomes rewarding. That's where sustainable motivation begins. EP 393 — Motivation Loop ↓ EP 394 — Belief triggers neurochemistry ↓ EP 395 — Theory of Mind: Attention + Reward determine what matters ↓ EP 396 — Dopamine Nation: Why the brain seeks reward and how effort becomes rewarding It keeps the loop intact and shows listeners that Medina answered "What gets our attention?" while Lembke answers "Why does the brain keep pursuing it?". CLIP 1: The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Pain Based on Dr. Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation CLIP SUMMARY Let's see what Dr. Anna Lembke has to say about the neuroscience of pleasure and pain. In this clip, Dr. Lembke explains one of the most important concepts in modern neuroscience: Pleasure and pain are processed in the same brain system and work like opposite sides of a balance. Whenever we experience something pleasurable—whether it's social media, sugar, shopping, gaming, alcohol, or even achievement—the brain's balance tips toward pleasure. But the brain is always seeking equilibrium. To restore balance, it responds by tipping the scale in the opposite direction, creating a corresponding feeling of discomfort, craving, dissatisfaction, or pain. The more often we seek quick pleasure, the harder the brain works to compensate. Over time, this can leave us in what Lembke calls a "dopamine deficit state" where we need more stimulation just to feel normal. The surprising solution? Activities that require effort and involve manageable discomfort—exercise, cold exposure, fasting, learning difficult skills, and meaningful human connection—can help restore balance and rebuild motivation. KEY TAKEAWAYS & HOW TO PUT THEM INTO ACTION 1. The Brain Is Always Seeking Balance IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Anna Lembke Dopamine Nation. Dr. Lembke explains that pleasure and pain are not separate systems. They operate like opposite sides of a seesaw. When we repeatedly tip the brain toward pleasure, (you can see an image in the show notes with some examples like with eating chocolate, shopping or using social media) the brain compensates by tipping toward pain to restore balance. Brain Rule: Every pleasure has a neurobiological cost. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: Where am I getting large rewards with very little effort? Examples might include: ✔ Social media ✔ Sugar ✔ Constant news consumption ✔ Streaming ✔ Or Online shopping The goal isn't to eliminate pleasure. The goal is just with our awareness. Because what we measure, we can begin to manage. 2. Overconsumption Changes the Brain What feels exciting today becomes normal tomorrow. The brain adapts to repeated dopamine spikes through a process called neuroadaptation. Over time: ✔ Rewards feel weaker ✔ Cravings increase ✔ Motivation decreases ✔ More stimulation is needed to create the same feeling Put This Into Action Choose one highly stimulating habit and observe it for a week. Notice: ✔ How often you engage in it ✔ What triggers it ✔ How you feel afterward Simply collecting data can reveal patterns you didn't realize existed. 3. Not All Dopamine Is Created Equal: Borrowed vs. Earned Dopamine (we have covered this topic previously). Dr. Lembke's pleasure-pain balance helps explain an important distinction: Borrowed Dopamine Borrowed dopamine comes before effort. Examples include: ✔ Scrolling social media ✔ Energy drinks before a workout ✔ Sugar when stressed ✔ Online shopping ✔ Gaming ✔ Endless entertainment These rewards feel good immediately. But because they require little effort, they often weaken motivation over time. The brain begins expecting reward before work. Earned Dopamine Earned dopamine comes after effort. Examples include: ✔ Finishing a difficult workout ✔ Completing a challenging project ✔ Climbing to the summit of a hike ✔ Finishing a podcast episode (for me) ✔ Learning a new skill ✔ Solving a difficult problem These rewards feel different. The brain learns: Effort leads to reward. And over time: Effort itself becomes rewarding. This strengthens the Motivation Loop. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: Where am I borrowing dopamine? And where am I earning it? For the next week, look for opportunities to delay rewards until after effort. Examples: Instead of: Reward → Effort Try: Effort → Reward Instead of checking your phone before starting work... Complete one task first. Instead of rewarding yourself before your workout... Reward yourself after the workout. Instead of seeking immediate comfort... Lean into a small challenge. Each time you do this, you're teaching your brain: "Reward follows effort." And that's how motivation becomes sustainable. 4. Temporary Abstinence Reveals the Truth One of Dr. Lembke's most powerful strategies is taking a break from a highly rewarding behavior. When we step away from constant stimulation, the brain's reward system has an opportunity to recalibrate. Only then can we see whether a behavior is serving us—or controlling us. Put This Into Action Consider a short experiment. Choose one behavior that may be overstimulating your reward system and reduce or eliminate it temporarily. Notice: ✔ Energy ✔ Focus ✔ Motivation ✔ Mood ✔ Cravings The goal isn't punishment. The goal is information. 5. Lasting Change Requires Systems, Not Willpower Many people believe success comes from discipline alone. Dr. Lembke argues that creating the right environment is often more powerful. Instead of relying on willpower every day, create barriers that make unwanted behaviors harder to access. Put This Into Action Ask yourself: How can I create more friction between myself and temptation? Examples include: ✔ Turning off notifications ✔ Keeping unhealthy foods out of sight ✔ Scheduling device-free time Small environmental changes often produce large behavioral results. CLIP 2 How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State When The Motivation Loops Breaks In this clip, Dr. Anna Lembke explains why many people struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, low motivation, or emotional distress may actually be experiencing the consequences of chronic overstimulation. Her first recommendation is often surprisingly simple: Remove the "drug of choice" for a period of time. The "drug" isn't necessarily alcohol or drugs. It can be social media, gaming, shopping, sugar, constant entertainment, or any behavior that repeatedly floods the brain's reward pathways. Lembke explains that people often feel worse before they feel better because the brain has adapted to high levels of dopamine stimulation. When the stimulation is removed, the brain temporarily experiences withdrawal-like symptoms as it works to restore balance. Over time, however, the brain's pleasure-pain system recalibrates, allowing people to experience pleasure from ordinary, everyday rewards again. Her larger message is: We live in a society with unprecedented access to pleasure, and many of us have unintentionally shifted our pleasure-pain balance toward pain. The solution is not necessarily more pleasure. The solution is restoring balance. How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State KEY TAKEAWAYS & HOW TO PUT THEM INTO ACTION 1. Feeling Worse Can Be a Sign of Healing One of the biggest misconceptions about behavior change is that improvement should feel good immediately. The brain doesn't work that way. When a highly stimulating behavior is removed: ✔ Cravings increase ✔ Discomfort rises ✔ Mood may temporarily decline This is often the brain recalibrating rather than failing. Put This Into Action When reducing an overstimulating habit, don't judge success by how you feel in the first few days. Instead ask: "Could this discomfort be evidence that my brain is adjusting?" Sometimes the discomfort isn't a sign you're moving backward. It's a sign you're recovering. 2. The Brain Adapts to Excess Dopamine The brain is remarkably efficient. When exposed to constant stimulation, it reduces its sensitivity to reward. What once felt exciting becomes normal. What once felt normal may eventually feel boring. This is why people often need more stimulation to achieve the same feeling. Put This Into Action Identify your "drug of choice." Ask yourself: What do I consistently turn to when I'm stressed, bored, anxious, or uncomfortable? Examples: ✔ Social media ✔ Sugar ✔ Streaming ✔ Shopping ✔ Gaming ✔ Constant notifications Awareness creates choice. 3. Modern Life Makes Overstimulation Easy This is one of the central themes of Dopamine Nation. For most of human history, pleasure was scarce. Today: ✔ Entertainment is unlimited ✔ Food is always available ✔ Social media never stops ✔ Information is endless The challenge is no longer finding pleasure. The challenge is regulating access to it. Put This Into Action Look for places where you can create friction between yourself and temptation. Examples: ✔ Turn off notifications ✔ Keep unhealthy foods out of sight ✔ Schedule screen-free time ✔ Create boundaries around technology use Small barriers often create significant behavioral change. 4. Sustainable Motivation Lives Near Baseline The goal isn't to feel intensely excited all the time. The goal is to restore the ability to enjoy ordinary rewards. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Anna Lembke Dopamine Nation Put This Into Action Reconnect with activities that once felt naturally rewarding. Ask yourself: What activities did I enjoy before constant digital stimulation? Examples: ✔ Reading ✔ Walking ✔ Meaningful conversation ✔ Learning something new ✔ Creative work As the reward system recalibrates, many people discover these activities become enjoyable again (if the pleasure for them had disappeared). 5. Doing Hard Things Strengthens the Brain One of the most exciting findings in neuroscience involves the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex (AMCC), sometimes called the "Do Hard Things" circuit. This region appears to strengthen when we voluntarily engage in difficult activities. Examples: ✔ Exercise ✔ Learning challenging skills ✔ Delayed gratification ✔ Difficult conversations ✔ Endurance challenges The brain learns: "I can handle discomfort." Put This Into Action Ask yourself each morning: What's one hard thing I can do today on purpose? Because we've learned that doing hard things is valuable. Every time you choose effort over comfort, you're strengthening the circuits that support resilience, persistence, and long-term motivation. REVIEW & CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's EP 396, Clip 1 taught us that pleasure and pain share the same neural circuitry. Clip 2 teaches us what happens when that balance is disrupted. The lesson isn't that pleasure is bad. The lesson is that when pleasure becomes too easy and too abundant, the brain stops valuing effort. But when we reduce overstimulation, embrace manageable discomfort, and begin earning our dopamine instead of borrowing it, something remarkable happens: Motivation returns. Effort feels worthwhile. And the Motivation Loop begins working the way it was designed to work. As we close today's episode, let's return to our Phase 2 roadmap. If you're looking at this graphic, you'll notice that Dr. Anna Lembke sits right in the center. And that's intentional. Because everything we've covered so far in Phase 2 flows through this central motivation system. We began with Bob Proctor and the power of belief. Belief creates expectation. Expectation shapes what we think is possible. Then Dr. Caroline Leaf showed us how our thoughts influence our neurochemistry. The thoughts we repeatedly think shape the chemical signals that influence our behavior and performance. Last week, Dr. John Medina helped us understand attention and reward. The brain pays attention to what it believes matters. And what gets rewarded gets repeated. Today, Dr. Anna Lembke helped us understand the missing piece. She showed us that dopamine is not simply about pleasure. It's about motivation. It's about anticipation. It's about pursuit. And ultimately, it's about what the brain decides is worth the effort. When dopamine becomes disconnected from effort through constant stimulation and easy rewards, the Motivation Loop begins to break. But when reward becomes connected to effort, challenge, growth, and progress, the loop strengthens. And that's where sustainable motivation begins. THE "DO HARD THINGS" CONNECTION One final insight from today's episode. Dr. Lembke's work helps explain why doing hard things matters so much. Every time we choose effort over immediate gratification... Every time we choose growth over comfort... Every time we voluntarily do something difficult... We strengthen the brain circuits that support persistence, resilience, and long-term motivation. The brain begins learning: Effort is worth it. And eventually: Effort becomes rewarding. That's when motivation becomes self-sustaining. Not because the work gets easier. But because the brain learns that the effort itself has value. Dr. Anna Lembke isn't just another stop in the loop—she's the core motivation system that sits in the center of everything. But there's 2 more pieces still to cover in the Motivation Loop we haven't explored yet. We've learned that belief shapes expectation. Thoughts shape neurochemistry. Attention and reward determine what matters. And dopamine helps the brain decide what is worth pursuing. But once we're motivated... How do we turn that motivation into action? That's where we'll turn next. Next Week: Dr. Chuck Hillman Movement, Motivation, and Brain Activation We'll explore: ✔ How exercise activates the brain ✔ Why movement improves attention and learning ✔ The connection between physical activity and motivation ✔ How movement strengthens cognitive performance ✔ Why action often comes before motivation ✔ And how movement helps keep the Motivation Loop moving forward Because in Phase 2, we're not just asking: What makes effort feel worth it? We're also asking: What helps us take action once motivation is present? And Dr. Chuck Hillman's research shows that movement may be one of the most powerful ways to activate the brain for learning, performance, and sustained effort. Until next time, I'm Andrea Samadi, reminding you that when we understand how the brain works, we can align our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and actions to create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next week. RESOURCES: Full Interview with Dr. Lembke from Sept 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pu82wZRZwo CLIP 1: The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Pain CLIP 2 How Chronic Overstimulation Creates a Dopamine Deficit State REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 392 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 393 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 394 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/thoughts-as-biology-how-your-mind-shapes-neurochemistry/   [iv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 395 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation/   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 162 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/medical-director-of-addictive-medicine-at-stanford-university-dr-anna-lembke-on-dopamine-nation-finding-balance-in-the-age-of-indulgence/

¿Querés conocer toda la escandalosa interna del podcast de videojuegos Checkpoint? ¡No! ¡No Cambies de canal! Porque en el Ep. 608 de Café Fandango invitamos a Dieguito De Carlo que ¡viola el NDA y nos cuenta hasta los detalles más escabrosos! Aunque también nos explica como acomodar Marathon a la vida en familia, y como estirar hasta el infinito una partida de Civilization VI. Seba por su parte, nos aburre con TRES Carlos Duties (MW II, MW III, y Black Ops: Cold War), nos agrega un detalle copado del Shantae and the Seven Sirens, y se quiebra en vivo hablando del Death by Scrolling. Por el lado de las noticias tenemos todas buenas decisiones de Sony (respecto al precio de Plus y a su política de publicación de exclusivos); a Valve que "mejora" una función haciéndola completamente mierda; a la que esperemos sea la anteúltima noticia que tengamos que cubrir respecto a la batalla legal de Epic vs Apple; y cerramos con un reconocimiento (parcial) al Doom que nos llevó a preguntarnos a qué cosa muy puntual de algún videojuego te gustaría darle un premio.

[Full Episode] The squad attempts a high-stakes intervention for Peter after his toxic ex-girlfriend posted a "purple-headed yogurt slinger" to his car-themed Instagram burner in a bid for "closure." Between the "pecker" drama, the crew roasts Lupe Fiasco for blaming his forgotten lyrics on 90s LimeWire pirates and debates if Drake officially stole Concrete's cadence for his new Nike ad. [Edited by @iamdyre

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 The Power of a Reset: How & Why to Start a New Routine Sometimes life doesn't completely fall apart… it just slowly drifts out of alignment. Your schedule feels chaotic. Your energy is low. You feel reactive instead of intentional. You stop feeling like yourself. In this episode, we talk about the power of routines, why so many people eventually need a reset, and how small daily habits can completely change the direction of your life. Recorded from our brand-new studio inside the MarketBeat Media Center, this conversation dives into the connection between structure, stress, fitness, marriage, and everyday life. What We Cover in This Episode Why Routines Matter More Than People Realize Most people hear the word "routine" and immediately think restriction. But routines actually create freedom. We discuss how routines: Reduce stress and decision fatigue Build momentum when motivation disappears Shape identity and self-confidence Improve energy, sleep, fitness, parenting, marriage, and mental health Your life is usually a reflection of your daily habits. Signs You Need a Reset Sometimes people don't realize they need a reset until they feel completely burnt out. We talk through common signs like: Waking up stressed Constantly feeling behind Scrolling more than living Poor sleep Feeling disconnected from your spouse Neglecting fitness and self-care Living in constant chaos Over time, chaos can start to feel normal — even when it's unhealthy. How to Start a New Routine (Without Overhauling Your Entire Life) One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to change everything at once. Instead, we break down a simple framework: Start With One Area Focus on the biggest pain point first: Mornings Workouts Nutrition Bedtime Productivity Family organization Create Small Wins Simple habits repeated consistently: Drink water first thing Take a 10-minute walk Stretch before bed Prep meals Read instead of scrolling Schedule Your Priorities If something matters, it needs a place on the calendar. Remove Friction Make healthy habits easier: Lay out clothes Prep lunches Schedule workouts Clean up the kitchen at night Expect Imperfection Missing one day isn't failure. Quitting completely is. Fitness & Routine Go Hand-in-Hand We also talk about why fitness is often the habit that changes everything else. Movement improves: Mood Sleep Patience Confidence Energy Stress regulation And people often overcomplicate it. The simple fitness reset: Walk daily Lift weights 3x/week Stretch Eat protein Sleep earlier Stay consistent You don't need extreme. You need sustainable. How Routines Impact Marriage & Family Routines don't just change individuals — they change households. We discuss how: Predictability creates peace Couples communicate better with structure Kids thrive with consistency Healthy habits become contagious When the home feels calmer, everyone feels calmer. Final Takeaway You do not need to reinvent your entire life tomorrow. You just need to start. One better morning. One workout. One walk. One earlier bedtime. Small routines repeated consistently can completely transform your life — not because routines make life perfect, but because they create stability in a chaotic world. And sometimes a reset isn't about becoming someone new. It's about returning to the person you know you can be

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In questo episodio di Non ho mai: avete mai attraversato la fase dell’autocommiserazione dopo essere stati lasciati? E quali sono le regole per superare una rottura? Avete mai fatto un viaggio negli Stati Uniti? Siete team New York o team Los Angeles?! E perché in vacanza riusciamo ad essere la versione migliore di noi?! E poi... Avete mai sentito parlare del phubbing? Sappiate che potreste esserne vittime anche in questo momento... "Ma di questo e molto altro meglio parlarne con Giulia e Claudio a Non ho mai!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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[Full Episode] The squad attempts to settle a "parenting war" for Jimmy after his 11-year-old was caught searching for "baddies" on Tubi, featuring a legendary caller's "spicy function" involving awkward PowerPoint presentations. Live from the Disneyland 70th celebration, the crew also roasts Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for allegedly getting caught at a bullfight with his ex's bridesmaid just months after their relationship "didn't make it off the dock". [Edited by @iamdyre

In a world shaped by endless scrolling, constant distraction, and shrinking attention spans, many people are discovering a deeper spiritual hunger beneath the noise. Why, in an age of instant answers and endless stimulation, do so many still feel disconnected, restless, and searching for meaning?In this episode, we explore the lost art of stillness and why ancient wisdom may be more relevant today than ever before. Drawing inspiration from mystics like Meister Eckhart, we reflect on silence, contemplation, nature, and the human longing for depth in a fast-moving world.We also explore how modern distraction fragments the soul, why time in nature can feel like remembrance rather than escape, and how purpose is often rediscovered not through constant achievement — but through presence.This is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the deeper rhythm of being alive.#Spirituality #Mindfulness #Stillness #Purpose #PersonalGrowth #Mysticism #InnerPeace #MeaningOfLife #NatureHealing #SelfDiscovery #Contemplation #MentalWellbeing #Presence #PodcastLife #SpiritualJourney #LivingToBEUseful Information:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.reinogevers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reinodiary.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sages, Saints and Sinners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Walking for Body Mind and Soul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walking on Edge: A pilgrimage to Santiago⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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[Full Episode] The squad attempts an intervention for Brenda after her mom pulled up to a literal dog funeral to tell her children and grandchildren they are all "dead" to her in favor of a 70-year-old retired Marine. Between the maternal drama, the crew breaks down whether Drake's surprise triple-album drop was a genius "petty" move to fulfill his label obligations and finally "move out" of the UMG house. [Edited by @iamdyre

[Full Episode] The squad attempts an intervention for Roger, a former "hustler" turned stay-at-home husband who feels like a "low-key prisoner" because his high-powered wife treats him like an employee and refuses to feed him when they argue. Between the family drama, the crew breaks down the "iconic" gold rooster rings Eminem gifted Elton John and reacts to the LA City Council's attempt to ban backyard carne asadas on "red flag" days. [Edited by @iamdyre

We're diving into the legendary story of Eminem bridging the gap with Elton John by gifting him and his husband matching gold "rooster rings" on their wedding night., The Homie Helpline gets intense as Roger reveals his high-powered wife treats him like an employee, controlling his meals and banning beer after 15 years as a stay-at-home husband. We're also breaking down the viral clip of a kid in the Dominican Republic who trolled streamer IShowSpeed into thinking he had cancer, only for his mom to "blow the bag" by revealing it was just lice. Don't You Know I'm Local, so we are investigating why lice seems to be a "Hispanic thing" and reacting to rumors of Anderson .Paak getting cozy with Mariah Carey. Finally, we look at the "Studious Fools" breakdown on why deadbeat dads might actually be victims of "systemic poverty" instead of just being heartless. Whether it's "tripod" sizing or "mosquita muerta" family drama, the crew is keeping it a hundred on everything going viral in the streets! [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad tackles a messy Homie Helpline to decide if Eric is a "brother friend" for inviting his sister's ex to his birthday and triggering her "lame" husband's insecurities. Between the family drama, the crew reacts to a bizarre San Bernardino murder case involving an Only Fans "mummy" encounter and Concrete's high-speed chase for a box of "chicken rocks". [Edited by @iamdyre

Ever open Instagram for “just a minute”… and suddenly feel like everyone else is doing more, achieving more, growing faster, and somehow ahead of you? You're not imagining it—and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we're unpacking why scrolling triggers comparison, self-doubt, and pressure in business owners, and how to stop letting social media disconnect you from your own path. WORK WITH CHRISTINE: Download my CEO MONTHLY REVIEW Dashboard for free Buy my new book: Turn Impostor Syndrome Into Your Superpower Free Download: Capacity Calculator for calendar & income consistency Download: Consistent $10K Month Method Connect with Christine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinecorcoran_coach/ Book a Discovery Call with Christine here Join the waitlist for the next round of Unstoppable Sales HERE Join the waitlist for the next round of NEXT LEVEL Mastermind HERE Christine's website https://christinecorcoran.com.au/

Unlock Your Potential with Cognomovement Imagine having a universal remote, not for your electronics, but for your life—Cognomovement is a singular, adaptable tool designed to address your issues, eliminate blocks, and dissolve unwanted patterns. Whether you're an athlete seeking to master your sport, a student aiming for academic excellence, a professional climbing the career ladder, or anyone looking to leave past traumas behind—Cognomovement is tailored to catalyze a seismic shift in your personal and professional reality.

-Full Episode- The squad attempts to help Louis navigate a World Cup barbecue hosted by his girlfriend's "Uncle Rick," a man known for "Oakley energy" and passive-aggressive remarks about how "things are changing around here". Between the family drama, the crew investigates newly released FBI files confirming aliens are actually 4-foot pipsqueaks and reacts to Donald Trump "snitching" on a Raiders QB who tried to skip a White House visit. [Edited by @iamdyre

Why do some people keep progressing while others stay stuck for years? In this episode, mindset coach and entrepreneur Paul Becque joins Doug Bennett to unpack the hidden patterns holding people back—from self-restriction and distraction to poor goal setting and lack of action. This is a practical conversation about momentum, discipline, productivity and personal growth without the usual motivational fluff. Paul shares lessons from decades in business, personal development and high-performance coaching. The conversation explores: Why entrepreneurs sabotage themselves How dopamine-driven distraction kills progress Why small goals outperform huge ambitions The mindset shift from “go-getter” to “go-giver” How micro-mapping creates momentum and consistency Paul also opens up about going bust three times, taking risks, and learning that success without personal growth means very little. Key Takeaways Most people are held back by self-restriction, not lack of opportunity Scrolling and distraction are programming people away from meaningful work Small consistent actions outperform intense short bursts Productivity improves when you track behaviour without self-judgment Success becomes more sustainable when contribution replaces ego LinkedIn - Paul Becque Website - https://www.engagewithsuccess.com/connect/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Paul Becque's background and journey 06:42 Why most people stay stuck 11:02 Self-restriction and entrepreneurial blind spots 18:40 The importance of mindset conditioning 24:15 Building better habits and behaviours 31:28 Why discipline beats motivation 43:38 From go-getter to go-giver 50:48 The dangers of mindless scrolling 58:21 Micro mapping and breaking down goals 01:04:03 Boosting productivity through action planning 01:10:42 Final advice for listeners VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: http://dougbennett.co.uk Email: doug@dougbennett.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialdoug Download Your "Ten-Step Guide To Financial Freedom" Here: https://bit.ly/Struggle-Success BOOK: Think Simple, Win Big is available to buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Simple-Win-Big-Business/dp/B09MYXXS88/ Enjoy, and come back for the latest podcast each Wednesday. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to the Monday Minute, brought to you by Collections Boot Camp with AI from Godwin Consulting — your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your independent dealership with intention. You've heard it a thousand times: you make your money when you buy the car. But here's the problem most independent dealers won't admit — they don't have a buying plan, they have buying habits. Scrolling the auction. Chasing shiny objects. Buying when they're bored. Standing in the lane trusting a sixth sense about whether the cabin air filter looks fresh. In this episode, Luke and Jeff get specific about what a real buying plan looks like and why most used car dealerships are leaving serious money on the lane. They walk through the questions every plan should answer — what makes and models fit your store, what price ranges work for your customers, what's in your strike zone, and what belongs on your no-buy list no matter how cheap it is. They go deeper on sourcing — auctions, street purchases, trade-ins, private sellers — and why the best operators build relationships across all of them. Then they get into the real unlock: data. Pulling your most profitable units out of your DMS (not your favorite or easiest deals — the most profitable), looking for patterns in price, mileage, make, and model, and using AI to dissect it for you. Build the plan, write it down, and you can finally delegate buying to somebody else — which is exactly what Luke is doing right now, and it's working. Your assignment this week: write your buying plan. Use your DMS data, lean on AI, tighten your discipline, and put it on paper. Great dealers don't wonder what's happening in the market. They build a plan and execute it. Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises. Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. https://theindependentdealer.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=603446580871d8522a454418d&id=50aae74348Let's build this together. SPONSORED BY COLLECTIONS BOOT CAMP WITH AI — Godwin Consulting Group

[Full Episode] The crew attempts a high-stakes intervention for Chavella, whose "Mosquita Muerta" sister-in-law is using her pregnancy to sabotage family events and talk smack about her nephew's long hair. Between the family drama, the squad roasts Rihanna's new scribble tattoos and investigates a Padres prospect who traded a $750,000 bonus for a $1,000 human smuggling side hustle. [Edited by @iamdyre

The "studious fools" tackle a heavy Homie Helpline for Selena, whose family is divided over whether to spend Mother's Day drinking with mariachis at her mom's grave or at her dad's house with his new "Grandma Lulu". Between the family drama, the crew roasts Ne-Yo for complaining that his three-girlfriend lifestyle is costing him major business deals and investigates Kesha's bizarre collection of placenta jewelry and fan teeth. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad holds a high-stakes intervention for Louisa, whose traditional mom has banned her "senora caliente" mother-in-law—and her signature tight zebra dresses—from the family's Mother's Day trip to Riverside. Between the in-law drama, the crew roasts NFL star Cam Newton for giving Angela Simmons the ultimate "ick" by laughing at his own jokes and patting himself on the back during their only date. [Edited by @iamdyre

The crew attempts to navigate the "freaky territory" of Penelope's relationship, where her man is insisting that a former "play cousin" hookup becomes his official godmother for his confirmation. Between the holy drama, the squad roasts Dennis Rodman's ex-wife for pawning his legendary jerseys for a lowball price and debates the "Espírito Santos" plan to save Spirit Airlines with a logo of Jesus. [Edited by @iamdyre

The Homie Helpline reaches a new level of "tricky territory" as Penelope deals with a man who wants his 10-years-older "play cousin"—who he definitely has a past with—to be his official Madrina. We're also hearing the ultimate betrayal from caller Diana, whose ex-man had the audacity to use her car and gas to go cheat with a "friend" from the third grade. Don't You Know I'm Local, so we are breaking down the community mission to save Spirit Airlines with a "Spirit 2.0" model and a logo potentially featuring Jesus. If you love soccer, we've got the details on a $50,000 gig where your only job is watching all 104 World Cup matches—as long as you can handle the 39-day grind without bathroom breaks. Plus, we're recapping the viral Mother's Day song that perfectly captures every kid's "Venmo me $20" energy and giving away tickets to the LA County Fair. We also check in on the Raiders' rookie QB skipping the White House and the 100,000 sterile mosquitoes being released in the OC. [Edited by @iamdyre

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Text me!In today's episode, I'm popping off about a topic that is near and dear to my heart. And that is: stop doom scrolling and start creating. You never know what can happen and creating content is the BEST thing you can do for your personal brand and/or business. It supercharges the know, like & trust factor and the sky is truly the limit. So next time you are sitting there doom scrolling, think of me popping off in this episode. Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE

[Full Episode] The squad mediates a high-stakes Homie Helpline featuring stories of family ghosts and a woman who "drugged her grandma" with a Xanax bar just to safely break the news of a family death. Between the family drama, the crew investigates why Michael Jackson was allegedly "player hating" on Jay-Z over an obsession with Beyonce. [Edited by @iamdyre ⛅] Chapters (00:00) Scrolling (2:34) The Weather W/ Concrete! (4:21) Homie Helpline (26:28) Shot Roulette (30:23) Don't You Know I'm Local (34:21) Chisme (38:23) Rap Sheet (40:55) Money Moves (45:04) Studious Foo (48:30) Play Ball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[Full Episode] The squad holds a high-stakes intervention on the Homie Helpline to decide if Marisol should pay off her brother's $1,000 bookie debt or let his parents cancel his graduation party. Between the drama, the crew mourns the sudden death of Spirit Airlines and celebrates Concrete's epic "Aztec Warrior" moment introducing the Benavidez fight in Las Vegas. [Edited by @iamdyre

The energy is electric as the crew recaps Concrete's "Aztec warrior" moment introducing the main event fighters in Vegas for Cinco de Mayo weekend!

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QuickBooks Online is retiring Classic Reports on May 22nd, and Hector Garcia is back to make sure Intuit is listening. He crowd-sourced a massive feedback thread from the accounting community and walks Alicia through what's still broken in Modern Reports — from PDF formatting and Excel export issues to drill-down behavior, column sorting, and features gated behind the Advanced SKU. Both hosts are rooting for Modern Reports to succeed, and this episode is their detailed, direct message to Intuit on what needs to get done before the deadline hits.Sponsors:Fishbowl  - http://uqb.promo/fishbowl(00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (00:31) - Classic reports sunset (02:18) - Community feedback roundup (04:41) - Canny board and priorities (06:17) - PDF header order debate (09:54) - Shading and subtotal lines (14:46) - Advanced only report features (20:56) - Comparative columns control (22:34) - Excel export pain points (26:46) - Big data export limits (30:01) - UI UX drilldown quirks (34:42) - Bookmarking report URLs (37:02) - Fonts zoom and columns (39:09) - Scrolling and laptop reality (41:17) - Better Monitor Setup (41:59) - Default Columns Chaos (44:11) - Drilldown Workflow Fixes (48:29) - Missing Report Toggles (50:08) - Sorting and Grouping Bugs (54:01) - Reports We Still Need (56:24) - Transaction Totals Polarity (58:34) - May 22 Survival Plan (01:07:53) - Right Tool and Enterprise Suite (01:09:31) - Reframe Event and AI Reality (01:13:30) - Dates and Practical Takeaways (01:14:57) - Wrap Up and Next Steps LINKS4/28/26: Converting from QBDT to QBO: http://royl.ws/QBDT2QBO?affiliate=53939075/12/26: QBO Ledger: http://royl.ws/ledger?affiliate=53939075/19/26: QBO Solopreneur: http://royl.ws/QuickBooks-SelfEmployed?affiliate=53939075/26/26: QBO Advanced: http://royl.ws/QBO-Advanced?affiliate=53939076/2/26: Intuit Enterprise Suite: http://royl.ws/intuit-enterprise-suite?affiliate=53939076/9/26: Intuit Accountant Suite: http://royl.ws/QBOA?affiliate=5393907Hector's RightTool.app best add-on for QuickBooks Online via a Chrome Extension, designed by Hector Garcia(Use code ROYALWISE for a discount when you upgrade to PRO)ReframeAccounting.com REFRAME 2026: Innovate Advisory (IA); flipping the AI narrative… join us in November 5-7, 2026 in Miami for the best event you will ever attendWe want to hear from you!Send your questions and comments to us at unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com.Join our LinkedIn community at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding 

Social media has completely reshaped what it means to be a visual storyteller. Images travel faster, reach wider audiences, and generate instant feedback, but at a cost many photographers are only beginning to understand. In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, we unpack the complex relationship photographers have with social media today. From chasing algorithms to questioning the value of our work through likes and shares, this conversation examines how storytelling has changed, and how social media addiction quietly creeps into the creative process. Being a visual storyteller today means navigating more than light, composition, and subject matter. It means managing attention, mental health, and identity in a system designed to keep you scrolling. This episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is an honest conversation about the emotional and creative realities photographers face, and a reminder that meaning doesn't come from algorithms. Episode Promos On1 Photo Raw - https://nerdyphotographer.com/recommends/on1/ Aftershoot AI Culling, Editing, and Retouching - https://aftershoot.com/?ref=nerdyphoto StyleCloud WP Website Themes - https://stylecloud.co/ref/380/ Siteground Web Hosting - https://siteground.com/go/nerdy Support The Nerdy Photographer Want to help The Nerdy Photographer Podcast? Here are a few simple (and mostly free) ways you can do that: Subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends to listen Sign up for the newsletter - https://nerdyphotographer.com/newsletter Buy a print from the print shop - https://art.caseyfphoto.com Follow on Instagram - https://instagram.com/thenerdyphoto Follow on Threads - https://threads.net/@thenerdyphoto Follow on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/thenerdyphoto.bsky.social Follow in Tiktok - https://tiktok.com/@thenerdyphoto Get some Nerdy Photographer merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/nerdy-photographer If you're feeling extra generous, check out our support page - https://nerdyphotographer.com/support-nerdy-photographer/ About My Guest "I'm a London-based photographer, videographer, and visual storyteller with a love for street, travel, and urban photography. I'm drawn to everyday moments, movement, and atmosphere, and I try to capture photos in a way that feels cinematic, honest, and human." You can view Anthony's work on his website - https://anthonyrosner.com - or on Instagram @antronoid. You can also view his gaming documentary on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrKjNwejhfg About The Podcast The Nerdy Photographer Podcast is written and produced by Casey Fatchett. Casey is a professional photographer in the New York City / Northern New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. He just wants to help people and make them laugh. You can view Casey's work at https://caseyfphoto.com   If you have any questions or comments about this episode or any other episodes, OR if you would like to ask a photography related question or have ideas for a topic for a future episode, please reach out to us at https://nerdyphotographer.com/contact

If you're reading this on your phone while avoiding something else, congratulations — you are the product. This episode started as a conversation about No Scroll, an AI tool that promises to filter your social media feed so you only see the good stuff. It turned into something more honest: a reckoning with why these platforms exist, why every fix we try doesn't work, and whether AI tools — including No Scroll, including ChatGPT, including everything we're told will save us — are running the same playbook Facebook ran in 2009. Jason and Jeremy don't have a clean answer. But they have a really good metaphor involving methadone and nicotine patches.Key Moments00:00 — No Scroll reviewed: AI that doom scrolls so you don't have to01:28 — Twitter as a cesspool with gold nuggets: Jason's defense of the tool03:10 — Jeremy's alcoholic analogy: why paying a robot to drink your booze isn't sobriety04:07 — The nicotine patch theory: harm reduction vs. actual behavior change07:01 — Inshidification: the cycle that turns every useful platform into a garbage pile08:32 — Jason's internet history lesson: from ARPANET to walled gardens to AI11:20 — How AI companies are repeating the Facebook model: hook, rely, monetize14:50 — ‘You are the product' — and you're also a sucker for believing it's changed17:16 — Jeremy's prediction: AI is going to make the internet boring and we'll still watch it25:54 — AI productivity paradox: Jeremy is more efficient than ever, companies are flat27:00 — What people actually do with saved time (spoiler: not more work)27:58 — The 10/90 rule: 10% of people do 90% of the work, AI or not

In this episode of Ask Rach, Rachel responds to listener questions with a mix of practical advice and motivational “big sister” guidance, covering topics like managing menopause symptoms, breaking social media addiction, and training for a race. She emphasizes that long-term well-being comes from understanding one's body and addressing root causes like stress and nutrient deficiencies rather than just symptoms. She also advises replacing unhealthy habits (like excessive phone use) with more fulfilling alternatives and using free resources to learn new skills, framing idle time as an opportunity for personal growth. Overall, the episode blends wellness education with mindset coaching, encouraging listeners to take control of their habits, health, and future through intentional choices and self-awareness. Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We practically live on our phones these days. Scrolling and scrolling, endlessly. Entrepreneur Aza Raskin is responsible for creating this infinite scroll. He also testified against Meta, who have been under fire — and in court — charged with making their apps addictive to children.  On today's show: Raskin tells us about the changes he thinks platforms should make to help people take their attention back. Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com Related episodes: The Social Media Crisis How algorithms are changing the way we speak For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Cooper Katz McKim. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.  To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Practical tools to break "automatic habits" and take back your agency.   Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.    In this episode we talk about: Practical strategies for dealing with both our addictive tendencies and scattered minds The real question to ask yourself when it comes to addiction  Maté's relationship with ADHD The relationship between ADHD and addiction Tools for conscious harm reduction  The practice of "Compassionate Curiosity" "Re-parenting" practices for your nervous system  And more   Related Episodes: Modern Life Is Making You Sick, but It Doesn't Have To   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources: Rethinking ADHD The Myth of Normal Scattered Minds Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

The apps on our phones do an amazing job of sucking us in. In fact, a big court case just found that some of these companies should be held responsible for basically designing products to be addictive. And that might not be shocking for lots of us, who feel the pull of these algorithms every day. So, is there anything we can do to help us put down our phones?? Tons of solutions are bandied about: Buy this special device to stay off your phone! What we really need to do is up the friction! Or go hardcore — just get a flip phone! But what actually works to stop scrolling? We dive into the science to find out, with help from computer science and engineering researcher Dr. Jaejeung Kim and psychologist Dr. Lea-Christin Wickord. Find our transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceVsStopScrolling  In this episode, we cover: (00:00) The Apps Got Us Trapped (04:21) Yes, it's the scrolling that's to blame (06:18) The Hardcore Approach (11:45) The Gentle Nudge (14:09) What if we up the friction? (19:59) Is greyscale the solution? (28:50) If we stop scrolling, do we feel better? (30:37) Final tips to stop scrolling This episode was produced by Meryl Horn, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Rose Rimler, Michelle Dang, and Ekedi Fausther-Keeys. Wendy Zukerman is our executive producer. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Erica Akiko-Howard. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bobby Lord, Bumi Hidaka, So Wylie, Emma Munger and Peter Leonard. Thanks so much to the researchers we spoke to, including Dr. Kai Lukoff, Hyunsung Cho, Dr. Alex Holte, Dr. Jan Ole Rixen, Dr. Jay Olson, and Dr. Noah Castelo. A big thanks to Joseph Lavelle Wilson and the Zukerman family. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices