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Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1942DM A concussion in college forced Meg Josephson to stop everything. No drinking. Just silence and darkness for a long recovery. That stillness changed her relationship with alcohol for good. Here she gets honest about why we reach for a drink, our phones, food, anything that helps us avoid what's bubbling under the surface. Underneath the habit is usually a wound, and the behavior is just a way to feel safe. Her take on presence is the part that sticks. Being present doesn't mean feeling good. Sometimes it means feeling kind of awful and staying there anyway. The practical piece is simple enough to try right now. Inhale for four. Exhale for six. It won't erase the anxiety, but it tells your body you're safe. And noticing the anxiety instead of running from it? She calls that a huge step. A great place to start. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Meg Josephson, Lewis Howes, anxiety relief, coping mechanisms, nervous system regulation, breathing techniques for anxiety, sitting with discomfort, mindfulness and presence, addiction root causes, people pleasing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The squad tries to help a listener named Diana navigate a "mean girl" situation after her friend lost 100 lbs on Ozempic but is now "fake flexing" online like it's all 5:00 a.m. gym discipline. Between the friendship drama, the crew investigates if ASAP Rocky was actually wearing a thong on stage and hears a legendary story about Barack Obama scoring tickets to a Tupac show in the '90s.

Send us Fan MailThe numb life still makes noise. In today's episode, we get into cheap thrills, emotional emptiness, and the quiet ways people try to escape a life they barely feel present in. Scrolling, smoking, chasing comfort, planning the next distraction, and reaching for fast dopamine are not always the real problem. Most of the time, they are the signal.We look at what sits underneath escape patterns, why pretending everything is fine can become its own kind of trap, and how “being the rock” can quietly turn into a polished way to avoid what hurts. If your comfort habits have started feeling less like rest and more like running, this one may hit closer than expected.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#496 | The Myth of An "Easy Life" - https://apple.co/4xD29phLearn more about:

The squad attempts to navigate a "Jerry Springer" level Homie Helpline where a listener discovers her cousin is six months pregnant by her ex, leading to a heated debate over "Cousin Code" and wild suggestions of "throwing primas down the stairs". Between the family drama, the crew investigates the disturbing protein-packed world of cockroach milk and reacts to Shohei Ohtani's shocking secret second baby announcement.

This week Mandy has Scottish culture writer Louis Staples on the podcast to chat all things Bravo. Louis, whose work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The Cut, Vogue, and more shares his thoughts on what's made the Summer House scandal get so big. Louis and Mandy also discuss The Valley (which Louis called millennial misery porn) and the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Plus, hear Mandy's thoughts on RHOA and In the City.Follow Louis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisstaples/Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

It's time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we're unpacking the formula, habits, content creation process & tips to grow on social media without doomscrolling & having a high screen-time!! 00:00 Intro 3:33 How doom scrolling affects us as creators 10:40 Setting social media hours Mon-Fri & deleting on weekends 13:52 How to handle your drafts 15:01 How to create, edit & post without social media apps 18:28 How to rank in search/algorithm when scheduling content 21:45 Inspo scrolling & engagement without social media 24:45 Headline: Instagram has multiple captions on carousels 26:11 Weekly wins: Launching new podcast & brand deal calculator 28:36 Realization about applying the “let them” theory to the universe 32:36 Content idea of the week & trend 34:18 Voice-note: Should I start a new account when re-branding?➡️ Check out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming

It's time to CLOCK-IN!! Today we're unpacking the formula, habits, content creation process & tips to grow on social media without doomscrolling & having a high screen-time!! 00:00 Intro 3:33 How doom scrolling affects us as creators 10:40 Setting social media hours Mon-Fri & deleting on weekends 13:52 How to handle your drafts 15:01 How to create, edit & post without social media apps 18:28 How to rank in search/algorithm when scheduling content 21:45 Inspo scrolling & engagement without social media 24:45 Headline: Instagram has multiple captions on carousels 26:11 Weekly wins: Launching new podcast & brand deal calculator 28:36 Realization about applying the “let them” theory to the universe 32:36 Content idea of the week & trend 34:18 Voice-note: Should I start a new account when re-branding?➡️ Check out Rella & use code BUSYBLOOMING for for 10% off annual plans or 3 months: https://getrella.com/?via=busyblooming

Send us Fan MailEver sat down to do something important and somehow ended up scrolling for an hour instead? Guess what?... Your nervous system is doing exactly what it's wired to do.In this episode of Showing Up Whole, Christina confesses her own pre-recording scrolling spiral and uses it as the doorway into one of the most practical spiritual concepts she teaches: Disc Work. As we move into solstice season, big energetic shifts are landing in the body long before the mind catches up  and that gap is exactly why we resist the very changes we're craving.Christina also shares a real-time, in-the-moment download: while prepping her annual Solstice workshop, she realized it had quietly become something else entirely  a full manifestation experience, built around the mechanics of how we actually create change (hint: it's a heart game, not a head game).What You'll Discover in This EpisodeWhy procrastination isn't a character flaw. Scrolling, avoiding the email, putting off the task, these are nervous system defense mechanisms, not personal failures. Understanding why the resistance shows up is the first step to moving through it.The science (and spirit) of homeostasis. Your body and brain are wired to keep things the same, even when "the same" isn't working for you. Learn why the moment something starts to truly change is often the moment resistance peaks.Why old-school manifestation doesn't land the way it used to. Visualization and vision boards aren't wrong, but Christina explains why manifestation has shifted from a head game to a heart game  and what that actually means in practice.An introduction to Disc Work, based on Abraham Hicks' concept of the vibrational disc: how your daily habits, stories, and energy build momentum like a record in a groove, attracting more of the same, and what it actually takes to start a new one.How to start a new disc, with real examples spanning money, flexibility, and relationships  including the small, repeatable steps that build new momentum without requiring you to overhaul your life overnight.A Simple Solstice Practice You Can Use TodayChristina shares a simple, doable ritual for anyone wanting to start shifting their disc right now, no workshop required: sit with a piece of paper, notice what's genuinely dissatisfying you, and ask what your most-aligned self would do differently. Then do that one small thing. That's the whole disc-building practice in miniature.Featured: Becoming Your Light — A Solstice WorkshopWhile working through this material, Christina realized her annual Solstice workshop needed one more piece and in doing so, it became a full manifestation workshop. This year's version goes deeper: clearing heart clutter, regulating the nervous system, and learning to actively build a new disc rather than just thinking about it.

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? Today on the show, we bring you an episode of Short Wave that explains how your phone is designed specifically to hold your attention.Fact checking by Tyler Jones.Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator's brand new newsletter— Buy the Planet Money book— Find our socials, YouTube and more!— For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ 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

We're diving into the absolute chaos of the New York Knicks parade, from "orange thong" light pole brawls to a man who woke up from an overdose and immediately tried to kiss the woman helping him!

The squad attempts to help Sandra navigate a "family soap opera" after discovering her daughter's new 45-year-old boyfriend is actually the mom's own former high school hookup. Between the relationship trauma, the crew investigates why tacos now cost $8, reacts to a Knicks fan trying to kiss his Narcan savior, and roasts Howie D for "becoming Puerto Rican" decades after the Backstreet Boys peaked. [Edited by @iamdyre

We didn't mean to. No one ever plans to hand over a device that fuels late-night anxiety, comparison, and isolation. Yet, we look around our homes and realize a digital firehose is pouring straight into our souls. This Father's Day weekend, Pastor Tom continues our series, with a timely look at the spiritual battle inside our pockets. Drawing from a powerful, real-life moment of courage from a 7-year-old boy named Witten at a service this week in O'Fallon, IL, this message is a direct rallying cry for our church—and specifically for men—to stand guard over our homes. The enemy doesn't need to kick down your front door anymore; he just needs a Wi-Fi signal. It's time to talk back to the digital GPS of this world, break the silence, and protect the gates of our lives.

The DL's are nothing if not diligent and this week, one particular DL is in touch with a life lesson of their very own and you might well want to try this for yourself! Meanwhile, little Nigel continues to disrupt proceedings, but he's so cute you'll forgive him!The Wittering Whitehalls is a Global Production.✉️ You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.com

Today on Brown Bag Mornings, we're breaking down the controversy surrounding Becky G's loyalties during the World Cup, and it's getting heated!

The squad tackles a chaotic Homie Helpline featuring secret pregnancies with in-laws and a legendary pool party encounter involving a very heavy pot of Mexican rice. Between the family drama, the crew investigates why Becky G is being accused of "treason" for her jersey choices and warns the world about a Brazilian psychic predicting "Asian" aliens in Hyundai's will abduct Neymar. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad attempts a high-stakes intervention for Valerie, who suspects her man has a secret family after he disappears every Sunday and misses Father's Day, leading to wild stories about "Sunday sharters" and secret kid "joke" manipulations. Between the relationship chaos, the crew roasts LeBron James for his comments about stay-at-home moms and investigates the conspiracy theory that Benny Blanco used witchcraft to land Selena Gomez. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad helps a homie named Carlos determine if he should confront his friend after a 14-year-old guest was caught "looking for the bathroom" in a bedroom where $300 went missing. Between the family drama, the crew roasts Ray J for getting called "musty" on a live stream and reacts to Matt Damon's questionable attempt at a rap career for charity. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad navigates a high-stakes Homie Helpline where a father is fighting for the right to name his son "Junior," leading to wild stories about secret identities and a baby named Gonzalo who already looks like a construction foreman. Between the family drama, the crew celebrates the NY Knicks' historic championship win while reacting to Jalen Brunson's dad being a world-class hater on live TV. [Edited by @iamdyre

Apple has built its brand on privacy, trust, and innovation. But when it comes to protecting children, has the company done enough?In this episode of The Heat Is On, hosts Nicki Petrossi and Sarah Gardner examine Apple's long and controversial history with child safety. While Apple recently announced new parental controls and family safety features at WWDC 2026, critics say the company continues to ignore one of the most urgent child protection issues on its platform: the presence of known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud.Sarah shares her decade-long experience pushing Apple to address the problem, including behind-the-scenes conversations with the company, Apple's abandoned 2021 CSAM detection initiative, and the ongoing debate between privacy and child protection. The discussion also explores Apple's role in hosting AI nudify apps, concerns about App Store safety, and the direct-action campaigns that have brought survivors, advocates, and national media attention to Apple's doorstep.Sign the petition asking Apple to detect, report and remove child sexual abuse material.The hosts break down Apple's latest child safety announcements, what they could mean for families, and why advocates say parents should wait for independent testing before assuming the new protections will work as promised.If one of the world's most powerful technology companies can't find a way to protect both privacy and children, what does that mean for the rest of the tech industry?In this episode:Apple's history of refusing to detect known CSAM in iCloudWhy child safety advocates supported Apple's abandoned 2021 detection planThe scale of online child sexual abuse material and its impact on survivorsApple's App Store, AI nudify apps, and deepfake child exploitation concernsThe direct-action campaigns pressuring Apple to changeA breakdown of Apple's newly announced parental controls and safety featuresWhat parents should know before trusting Big Tech's safety promisesThe Heat is On is a Scrolling 2 Death production in partnership with Heat Initiative.Editing provided by Jacob Meade. 

KMOX Media Expert Julie Smith joins Megan Lynch. She says to not get down on yourself if you find yourself scrolling through social media longer than you had planned to. She says that is exactly how the social media companies planned it, it means their programming is working correctly. She says to set a timer or remove or move the apps to a different page on your phone. She calls it a 'big, big challenge,' and is 'intoxicating.' (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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You love your partner.So why does a screen feel more exciting than real life?Most people assume it's a relationship problem.But what if it's a brain problem?The brain adapts to what it experiences most.Scrolling. Short videos.Pornography.  Constant novelty.Over time, stimulation becomes the reward.And real-life connections can start feeling less exciting than they used to.Because your brain learned to chase novelty instead of connection. Your brain has been hijacked.Why Does Pornography Lower Relationship Satisfaction? The Neuroscience Explained

I'm a technophile with a love-hate relationship with my phone — so I sat down with someone who thinks about this a lot! Gabe Montague is the founder of Mindful Makers, a Boston community that builds technology to support mindfulness instead of eroding it.This is a real conversation about using AI well. We cover what "vibe coding" actually is and how someone who has never written a line of code can start today, the projects I've built this way (a neuroscience site kids can talk to, and my sleep app), and how Gabe runs one-day hackathons where coders and non-coders build tools for their own digital wellbeing. We get honest about AI safety — what I keep off my laptop, why Gabe watches AI rather than turning it loose, and the security mistakes that are easy to make. We talk about whether kids should use AI, whether it's making us sharper or lazier, and the neurotech wearables that can read your stress (and where that gets uncomfortable). Gabe also shares how his own meditation practice began — with an app, of course!Somewhere in the middle, Gabe describes a focus idea I've started using on my own writing: setting an intention before anything else unlocks, and telling AI to pause and check in before the next step. That's the same follow-through thinking at the heart of RELAX TO SOAR the planner I printed, and name of the book I'm writing.RELAX TO SOAR(TM) is my guide to setting automatic micro-habits that actually stick. Grab the free starter at https://www.mindbodyspace.com/storeFollow along as I build the book in real time: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindbody_space/https://www.youtube.com/@MINDBODYSPACENew episodes every other week - ish. This is Dr. Juna, wishing you and your family wellness.

You keep saying you want more. More success. More clarity. More courage to go after the thing that keeps sitting in the back of your mind.But the truth is most people stop feeding the part of them that believes bigger is even possible. They scroll. They react. They stay stuck in the same thoughts and wonder why nothing changes.In this conversation Rick talks about reading, audiobooks, habit stacking, millionaire habits, and the self limiting belief that keeps people saying things like “I'm just not a reader.” He breaks down how he went from hating books to using audiobooks during workouts and travel to keep filling his mind with ideas that create motion.What Rick explores in this episode:Why successful people keep feeding their mind even when life is already fullHow audiobooks can work when sitting down with a book just does not fit your rhythmThe simple habit of attaching learning to something you already do every dayWhy biographies matter when you need proof that somebody else has already walked through hard thingsHow new ideas can make your old dream feel possible againFollow Rick's Socials:Instagram | LinkedIn | RickJordan.TVKeywords: millionaire habits, audiobooks, self improvement books, personal growth, success mindset, habit stacking, morning routine, discipline, personal development, leadership mindset, entrepreneur habits, mindset shift, successful people habits, business growth, audible books, biography books, learning habits, growth mindset, stop scrolling, productivity habits, life change, book recommendations, wisdom of walt, ed mylett, power of one more, 75 hard, high performers, dream bigger, mental toughness

The squad attempts an intervention for Cat, who is torn over a secret "arts and crafts" love letter revealing her sister's "lesbian for fun" past while her marriage was falling apart,. Between the family drama, the crew roasts ASAP Rocky for his risque "G-string" fashion choices and investigates why scientists are using tax dollars to bake sourdough with 5,000-year-old caveman gut-yeast. [Edited by @iamdyre ⚽] Chapters (00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local (2:38) Chisme (5:00) Rap Sheet (8:38) Petty Police (13:00) Scrolling (19:34) The Weather W/ Concrete! (21:46) Homie Helpline (33:27) World Cup! (37:32) Ice Cube Tix! (47:29) Don't You Know I'm Local (51:28) Chisme (53:31) Money Moves (56:31) Studious Foo (1:01:42) Play Ball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Brown Bag team are taking over the pitch with the world premiere of their official World Cup anthem, and the crew is convinced it's a bigger hit than the Thriller album! ⚽

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.

Scrolling through old birthday photos, watching her boys grow from newborns into the children they are today, Emily Rose Massey noticed something she hadn't expected to see in those pictures — her own transformation. Because while she was busy raising four boys, God was quietly, faithfully doing a deep work in her too. That process has a name: sanctification. And in this tender and theologically rich episode, Emily unpacks what it means, why it matters, and why the God who began this work in you is the same God who promises to complete it. Sanctification — being set apart, made holy, conformed to the image of Christ — is not a self-improvement project. It is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer, and 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 makes the most encouraging promise imaginable: the One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Emily reminds us that our position in Christ is forever fixed — nothing can snatch us from His hand. But while we rest in the finished work of the cross, we are also called to partner with the Spirit through Scripture, prayer, service, and discipleship, allowing Him to renew our minds and gradually loosen the grip of worldly thinking and fleshly desire. The goal is not perfection this side of heaven — it is a life that, day by day and year by year, looks a little more like Jesus. Today's Bible Verse "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." — 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, NIV Ponder Today Sanctification is God's work, not yours alone. You partner with the Holy Spirit in the process — but the deep, transforming work of making you holy belongs to the faithful God who called you. Rest in that. Your position in Christ is forever fixed. No failure, no stumble, and no season of spiritual dryness can change what Christ has already secured for you. Sanctification flows from that settled foundation — it does not establish it. Holiness grows gradually, not overnight. The goal is not perfection this side of heaven but a life that, day by day, looks increasingly like Jesus. Small, steady steps of obedience matter more than dramatic overnight transformations. Spiritual disciplines are how we partner with the Spirit. Bible study, prayer, serving others, discipleship, and evangelism are not how we earn God's favor — they are how we open ourselves to the mind-renewing, desire-transforming work of the Holy Spirit. The longer you walk with God, the less the world's pull satisfies. As your mind is renewed through His Word, worldly thinking and fleshly desires gradually lose their grip. That shift in desire is itself evidence of God's sanctifying work in you. A Prayer for You Today Father God, thank You for saving me, setting me free, and continually sanctifying me. I know that I fail every day, but I lean into Your grace all the more. Your grace is sufficient for each day and is such a gift in my life. You are a God who transforms and purifies — so help me renew my mind with Your Word, that I may know Your good, acceptable, and perfect will and see my life conformed more and more to the image of Your Son. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a fresh gratitude for how far God has already brought you, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to walk alongside you in your journey of faith and growth every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The squad navigates a messy Homie Helpline for a girl being edited out of family graduation photos and a Caribbean artist whose Salvi in-laws allegedly towed his car out of pure spite. Between the relationship drama, the crew breaks down Britney Bell's doctorate dissertation on Nick Cannon's family tree and why Tom Brady decided to name his new drink "Good Nut". [Edited by @iamdyre

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[Full Episode] The squad stages an intervention for 28-year-old Lindsay, who feels like a prisoner in her own home due to her mother's heavy-duty "Mexican parent" guilt and refusal to let her move out. Between the family drama, the crew roasts Kanye West's bizarre cow-themed birthday video and provides a questionable survival guide for the upcoming alien invasion. [Edited by @iamdyre

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The squad tries to figure out if 18-year-old Melvin is truly in love or if he's about to be "sold for parts" by an international student in San Francisco his family claims is a Chinese spy. Between the relationship intervention, the crew roasts Kevin Durant for pulling a "Homer Simpson" and hiding behind a bush at Nobu to escape the paparazzi with a mystery girl. [Edited by @iamdyre

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic sits down with TJ Power, a well-known neuroscientist, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The DOSE Effect, and the founder of the DOSE Lab. He is a leading voice in demystifying brain chemistry, focusing on helping people manage digital burnout, phone addiction, and overstimulation in the modern world.TJ shares his own story of changing his relationship with alcohol, including a powerful epiphany at a music festival that made him completely rethink what connection, fun and presence really mean. Together, they explore the surprising similarities between alcohol addiction and phone addiction, and why both are fuelled by the same dopamine-driven reward systems in the brain.The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Vic has a rather uncomfortable realisation of her own. Eight years sober and feeling quite smug about no longer disappearing into bottles of wine, she suddenly discovers she's been disappearing into something else instead… her phone.In a moment that feels a bit like being caught snogging behind the bike sheds, Vic realises she may be neglecting her children in exactly the same way she used to neglect them with alcohol. Not physically absent, but mentally elsewhere. Half listening. Half scrolling. Forever saying, “Just one second, darling…”It's a surprisingly emotional moment as TJ explains that the dopamine hits from our phones aren't a million miles away from the rewards we chase through alcohol, and Vic starts to wonder whether she's simply swapped one distraction for another.This episode isn't about throwing your phone in the sea or moving to a cave. It's about becoming curious about the habits that quietly shape our lives.And make sure you listen right to the end, because Vic returns with a surprising update after attempting her own digital detox weekend.A fascinating conversation that might just make you question your scrolling as much as your drinking.Find TJ here - @tjpower@doselab - Order the book now - https://a.co/d/0fghgGAcwww.thedoselab.com

Why does it feel like something is off?Your erections aren't as consistent.Pleasure doesn't hit the same.You feel less in control than you used to.Most men blame testosterone, age, or hormones.But the habit affecting all three is often overstimulation.Scrolling. Short videos. Sports betting. Porn.Constant novelty from morning to night.Then real life starts feeling less stimulating than a screen.Now pleasure feels muted. Desire feels different.And erections don't respond the same way.It's because your brain has been hijacked.This One Habit Could Be Affecting Your Erections, Control & Pleasure

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.

What starts as a quick check of social media can quickly turn into an hour lost to scrolling. The culprit is infinite scroll, a feature once built for convenience that has become one of the most powerful tools ever created for holding our attention. In fact, it's now thought the average Brit will spend five years of their waking lives doomscrolling. So how did infinite scroll come to dominate our online lives and what is it doing to our brains?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryRead by: Fleur Britten, contributor, The Times.Producer: Dave Creasey.Further reading: I created infinite scroll. Now I regret how it damages our brainsWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comPhoto: Ilustration by Jasmine leeThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The squad dives into a spicy Homie Helpline for Jerry, whose girlfriend used a game of "Never Have I Ever" to reveal she once did "arts and crafts" with a friend who is still very much in the picture. Between the relationship drama, the crew questions human sanity after scientists successfully baked—and ate—sourdough bread using yeast harvested from a 5,000-year-old caveman mummy. [Edited by @iamdyre ✈️] Chapters (00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local (3:54) Chisme (6:48) Petty Police (10:22) Scrolling (14:32) The Weather! (16:30) Homie Helpline (38:17) Snoop Dogg & Mana Tix! (44:02) Don't You Know I'm Local (45:42) Chisme (48:23) Money Moves (53:11) Studious Foo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Virgin Media O2 surveyed 6000 people over a year in the UK, with results indicating about 35 percent of phone use is without intent. It also estimates people there spend almost five years of their waking lives doom scrolling. Victoria University senior lecturer Alex Beattie spoke with Lisa Owen.

Description: Alyssa discovers her boyfriend of five years has been cheating and now plans to expose him with screenshots hidden inside his graduation slideshow while live-streaming the fallout on TikTok. The Brown Bag crew also gets into 50 Cent addressing Diddy drama, a news crew allegedly stealing their style, World Cup scams, Latto's comments on Cardi B and Ice Spice, and FIFA's latest rule changes.Chapters: (00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local (04:59) Chismation (07:32) Petty Police (13:01) Scrolling (16:13) The Weather with Concrete Storm (17:38) Homie Helpline (52:13) Finish The Lyric for Snoop Tickets (57:40) Always on Time? What is Ja Rule Talking About? (58:59) Don't You Know I'm Local (63:25) Chismation (67:07) Rap Sheet (71:35) How To Hug A Kitty (75:11) Sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Screens aren't just hard for kids to put down because they enjoy them. As Michaeleen Doucleff explains in Dopamine Kids, screens can become powerful "dopamine magnets," pulling children back again and again, often without leaving them feeling calmer, happier, or more fulfilled afterward.In Part 2 of this important conversation on The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy Schamuhn and Michaeleen Doucleff move from understanding the science of dopamine and screen time to exploring practical solutions parents can use at home.Discover evidence-informed strategies to help children reduce screen dependence without constant power struggles. Learn how to create screen-free spaces that support healthy sleep, improved attention, meaningful family connection, and everyday adventure. Michaeleen shares why simply removing screens is rarely enough and how parents can help children reconnect with activities that naturally support emotional well-being.This episode explores how outdoor play, creativity, movement, boredom, relationships, and family rituals can help children find genuine satisfaction beyond digital entertainment.If you're concerned about screen addiction, excessive screen time, video games, social media, YouTube, or the growing impact of technology on children's mental health, this conversation offers practical and hopeful guidance.Because children don't just need less screen time.They need a life that feels richer, more meaningful, and more rewarding than the screen.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.

The squad is dissecting JLo's latest denial about her co-star romance rumors, but her track record of dating her leading men has the crew feeling skeptical.

The squad navigates a heavy Homie Helpline for "Shy Mike," who abandoned his daughter 19 years ago and is now "stutter-stepping" around whether to reach out during his divorce. Between the family drama, the crew roasts Dame Dash for claiming Jay-Z has "cinnamon and doodoo" breath and investigates a Mr. Beast challenge winner caught with 261 kilos of marijuana. [Edited by @iamdyre

Let's take back our time and lose the doomscroll. Here's how to stop wasting time aimlessly scrolling on your phone.If you find this podcast helpful, you can support it by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne's latest book How to de-stress in five minutes a day: Inspiring ideas to help you unwind every day is published by Summersdale and available in bookshops, libraries and online here: https://amzn.to/49lWnNyJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She's been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK's most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

[Full Episode] The squad attempts a spiritual intervention for Carla after she was served "breakup tea" by a mother-in-law she suspects is a witch, leading to terrifying listener stories about scorpions popping out of bodies and blood oaths. Between the brujeria drama, the crew roasts Sauce Walka for threatening to "smoke" Drake on a leaked call and breaks down Steph Curry's massive $1.1 billion move to a Chinese shoe brand. [Edited by @iamdyre

The squad investigates the viral phone call where Texas rapper Sauce Walka allegedly threatens to "smoke" Drake for sleeping with his baby mama. The Homie Helpline reaches peak levels of "scary" as Carla suspects her boyfriend's mom is a witch after a "special tea" made her sick, leading to insane stories of blood oaths and scorpions popping out of a woman's body. Don't You Know I'm Local, so we're roasting the "dot cake" trend that is just white people rebranding our childhood cortadillos because we have "bad marketing". Chisme with Angie reveals Vic's lowrider "date" with F1 star Lewis Hamilton, who was recently spotted on a "cutesy" bike ride with Kim Kardashian. Finally, we celebrate National Rotisserie Chicken Day with a "lazy hack" and some "spit roast" jokes that had the whole studio losing it. [Edited by @iamdyre

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

The squad helps a homie who dropped 90 pounds after a suspected "brujeria" curse while investigating why US Soccer used Diego Luna as their poster boy only to leave him off the World Cup roster. We also break down Jay-Z's savage Roots Picnic freestyle aimed at Drake and debate if Pete Davidson is sending a "bat signal" to Kim Kardashian by over-praising her acting. [Edited by @iamdyre

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?

An army of people posting clips of podcasts, songs, and movies has taken over your algorithm, which means everything you see could be a psyop. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Scrolling through X on a phone. Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices