Podcasts about unplug

If social media was completely erased from teen life, would that be a good thing for your kids? Allie Marie Smith knows what it's like to scroll endlessly and get pulled under the tide of tech. It's time for a reset for our kids: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Allie's here to show us how from her new book, Social Media Reset. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:45 Is your time on social media affecting the memories you make with your children? 6:02 How does social media affect our lives spiritually 11:18 What does a 30-day reset look like? 17:33 How to set limits with social media 22:00 Are you “phubbing”? 28:40 Your life is precious Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. Her newest book is Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. Allie loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and golden retriever named Gidget. You can hear Allie's testimony of how God saved her from depression and suicide in my earlier podcast with her titled Teen Girls are Wonderfully Made. https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Allie-Marie-Smith---Teen-Girls-are-Wonderfully-Made Find out more about Allie Marie Smith and her book, Social Media Reset on her website https://wonderfullymade.org/ Get Arlene's free resource, 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech here https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

A rhythm for slowing down. This is where mindfulness moves through you—effortlessly woven into every breath and moment - powered by Studio Sya.✨ The Binaural Beat Podcast is more than sound—it's a frequency shift—a space where deep relaxation, clarity, and creative flow unfold naturally.

425 I don't know which bridge is the Brooklyn one, I won't lie It's frequency too famous for suicide I think about it every time Is this my stop? I want to die And meanwhile, On the four to five I caught the four right on time But only because I've run a mile You can't take anything from me, I already have nothing If you want more than what I'm made of, Then hold on and let me grab something Take all the waste and the filth And the days I've lost, The guilt Take the birthdays, holidays And sacred prayers, And all the games All I have left are prayers. And my heart is cold, my cross to bear. I reset the utility, the utility I resent the city, the city I hate to show up late But I know you all hate me I hate to play the game But the game keeps playing And I guess I'm in in Whether I like it Whether I like it or not I just changed The rules on My eyes I guess, I do not have them I changed my stance on fate and circumstance It is not random I cannot have him; He does not belong to me, I'm just a fan; But no God is simply man Once he becomes so loved, but untouchable Have you ever been punched in the face By the person who helped you create the Most Perfect thing you think you'll ever make I making bacon in the morning in the beacon, Then I have to wake up I hate you And I know they hate me It was supposed to be a haven Mavis beacon and maple ham I'm making him a sandwhich, but then I have to wake up I'll just leave it My names Phoenixx Can you feed this do you or do you not believe this? I am bleeding I don't know but I think that's the whole point of a protest You wouldn't need it but trust me, I'm ahead of time Ahead of time And ahead of schedule Ahead of you And ahead of me Don't mess with the Manhattan algorithm I'm old hat at this, All this and all God's lovers And believe it or not I had to lie Believe it or not I had to lie down Come down for a little while And don't forget to show me a smile All it is Is a quick slight of hands Are you or are you not on my side? Well, I am, but only for a little while Just a bit out of play And a bit out of style If I watch the tonight show Will it fade to black Or will I have to turn the dual Unplug the thing already Confirm the machines You talk too much so you've lost all your mystique And you see, it's just a game of attraction I don't even like laying with the EBT But as you see My car don't work And the train ahead is quite the magnet Now I'm acting out in desperation. Ice base my wayvtkvv bc a game or ten And it all hurts just the same But one in the lovely old world With the notebook? No good In the studio from four to four And of xourse you picked the wrong road, and so There's just no more apples No more Perrier l No more horror shows And of hours you got. Goals for Armani, there's no one watching But someone always sees. It's not as easy to have these eyes, try them It's not so easy to run a mile for some But for others it's nothing, Of course it's a dollar, But for him, it's a hundred A dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime a dime! There's just no more energy And I'm just not that into me This is the enemy In a hole sea of especially neutral I barely knew you but holy, holy, If only, only there goes the whole mobile And still God's people don't work at Whole Foods It's just suits and ties And suites and ties And suits and ladders And blue suits The apparatus is upon us, The smaller you get, the more impossible Try shopping at Walmart for once You're forgetting the world wants to crush you And meanwhile the others to own us I don't even know if I want a mobile I could show you all my cards, but no! You just want me horrible, horrible No more monsters— A dime, a dime! Try me ten timesc Try me twice, But there's no such As trying me once I'm made of words and divorces and mirrors and horcrxues And honest hunger But no honor award For a lonely donor A dime, a dime, a dime, A dime, a dime, a time And a force of habit A dime, a dime, a time And another time, Another rabbit I don't want to know your world Quite as much as I want to don't know If I show you my cards will you cut me open If I show you my throat would you slice some cold cuts? That's what the goal is Golden golden golden golden No one quite goes home to no one Dimes and dimes and dimes and dimes And doves and doves and doves and doves I just decided I don't want kids All this world is, is curses, curses No cures for divorces How sure it our first love And what do you stand for? No love at all, love I sod not love you, I do not live you I do not love you, I do not know you I do not love love you, I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you I do not love you I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you, I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you Don't you know how much better is she Than me I'm the other thing The other thing The other thing Not minimal, I made a bit I've been to Hell and back before I murdered you, I murdered goh, I mirror mirror on the wall I murdered you I live again I live again I murdered you You want to follow suit Well rightly shoot me in my next commute No other chosen scandal No other chosen scandal If I replace the gains and then the commune And the scandal You're a vandeloua A villainous A right to know, And right you are The gains again The trains again I'm trained to notice muder And men to masks are after There the land of candles shatters Rose Hall Hazeup DGR3 I feel sick To my crime k Every time I think of him Like really, really think of him I want do die The more I try to do everything right And I just need a little while to cope With losing my life Because the Glass is still in one hand And I'm still bleeding out the other Out the other I hate this place, But it hates me I made this track But it don't sound right I hate this city And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me I hate this place And I want to leave I hate this city And the city hates me The more I talk The more you hate me And the more I think of you The easier it is to assimilate I remember, man— It was just a mate, It was just a maintenance It was a mating call A Martian A mismatch in Manhattan Can you break my heart harder For the host awards Or kids choice for whores Or hoarders Or hades Or cruel nonsense I want to die But first, a trip to the ice cream truck Cause I've been ripped off enough To know when I've been ripped up Into several little pieces Just remember who you give your card to And kee it clever When ugly faces Are snatched at the waist And you're hearing headliners And your heart is numb And they're coming at you from all angles And every corner Cause there are no angels left When the devil's nest is quite adjacent And the girl next door Lives next door By the girl next door Who lives next door The only problem is, I'm never jealous Unless It's the wicked witch Of the wicked west Where for the most part All of us are ugly You know? New York is all scowls and old money And pigeons over owls And howling corpses with no houses And lingering back with the crowd to slaughter The more that I love to DJ I hate to be a DJ And every time I see a DJ I'll be a DJ But otherwise I'm just another nobody So the same goes both ways And nobody's ever loved me {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright © The Festival Project, Inc. ™ | Copyright The Complex Collective © 2019-2025 ™ All Rights Reserved. -Ū.

425 I don't know which bridge is the Brooklyn one, I won't lie It's frequency too famous for suicide I think about it every time Is this my stop? I want to die And meanwhile, On the four to five I caught the four right on time But only because I've run a mile You can't take anything from me, I already have nothing If you want more than what I'm made of, Then hold on and let me grab something Take all the waste and the filth And the days I've lost, The guilt Take the birthdays, holidays And sacred prayers, And all the games All I have left are prayers. And my heart is cold, my cross to bear. I reset the utility, the utility I resent the city, the city I hate to show up late But I know you all hate me I hate to play the game But the game keeps playing And I guess I'm in in Whether I like it Whether I like it or not I just changed The rules on My eyes I guess, I do not have them I changed my stance on fate and circumstance It is not random I cannot have him; He does not belong to me, I'm just a fan; But no God is simply man Once he becomes so loved, but untouchable Have you ever been punched in the face By the person who helped you create the Most Perfect thing you think you'll ever make I making bacon in the morning in the beacon, Then I have to wake up I hate you And I know they hate me It was supposed to be a haven Mavis beacon and maple ham I'm making him a sandwhich, but then I have to wake up I'll just leave it My names Phoenixx Can you feed this do you or do you not believe this? I am bleeding I don't know but I think that's the whole point of a protest You wouldn't need it but trust me, I'm ahead of time Ahead of time And ahead of schedule Ahead of you And ahead of me Don't mess with the Manhattan algorithm I'm old hat at this, All this and all God's lovers And believe it or not I had to lie Believe it or not I had to lie down Come down for a little while And don't forget to show me a smile All it is Is a quick slight of hands Are you or are you not on my side? Well, I am, but only for a little while Just a bit out of play And a bit out of style If I watch the tonight show Will it fade to black Or will I have to turn the dual Unplug the thing already Confirm the machines You talk too much so you've lost all your mystique And you see, it's just a game of attraction I don't even like laying with the EBT But as you see My car don't work And the train ahead is quite the magnet Now I'm acting out in desperation. Ice base my wayvtkvv bc a game or ten And it all hurts just the same But one in the lovely old world With the notebook? No good In the studio from four to four And of xourse you picked the wrong road, and so There's just no more apples No more Perrier l No more horror shows And of hours you got. Goals for Armani, there's no one watching But someone always sees. It's not as easy to have these eyes, try them It's not so easy to run a mile for some But for others it's nothing, Of course it's a dollar, But for him, it's a hundred A dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime a dime! There's just no more energy And I'm just not that into me This is the enemy In a hole sea of especially neutral I barely knew you but holy, holy, If only, only there goes the whole mobile And still God's people don't work at Whole Foods It's just suits and ties And suites and ties And suits and ladders And blue suits The apparatus is upon us, The smaller you get, the more impossible Try shopping at Walmart for once You're forgetting the world wants to crush you And meanwhile the others to own us I don't even know if I want a mobile I could show you all my cards, but no! You just want me horrible, horrible No more monsters— A dime, a dime! Try me ten timesc Try me twice, But there's no such As trying me once I'm made of words and divorces and mirrors and horcrxues And honest hunger But no honor award For a lonely donor A dime, a dime, a dime, A dime, a dime, a time And a force of habit A dime, a dime, a time And another time, Another rabbit I don't want to know your world Quite as much as I want to don't know If I show you my cards will you cut me open If I show you my throat would you slice some cold cuts? That's what the goal is Golden golden golden golden No one quite goes home to no one Dimes and dimes and dimes and dimes And doves and doves and doves and doves I just decided I don't want kids All this world is, is curses, curses No cures for divorces How sure it our first love And what do you stand for? No love at all, love I sod not love you, I do not live you I do not love you, I do not know you I do not love love you, I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you I do not love you I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you, I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you Don't you know how much better is she Than me I'm the other thing The other thing The other thing Not minimal, I made a bit I've been to Hell and back before I murdered you, I murdered goh, I mirror mirror on the wall I murdered you I live again I live again I murdered you You want to follow suit Well rightly shoot me in my next commute No other chosen scandal No other chosen scandal If I replace the gains and then the commune And the scandal You're a vandeloua A villainous A right to know, And right you are The gains again The trains again I'm trained to notice muder And men to masks are after There the land of candles shatters Rose Hall Hazeup DGR3 I feel sick To my crime k Every time I think of him Like really, really think of him I want do die The more I try to do everything right And I just need a little while to cope With losing my life Because the Glass is still in one hand And I'm still bleeding out the other Out the other I hate this place, But it hates me I made this track But it don't sound right I hate this city And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me I hate this place And I want to leave I hate this city And the city hates me The more I talk The more you hate me And the more I think of you The easier it is to assimilate I remember, man— It was just a mate, It was just a maintenance It was a mating call A Martian A mismatch in Manhattan Can you break my heart harder For the host awards Or kids choice for whores Or hoarders Or hades Or cruel nonsense I want to die But first, a trip to the ice cream truck Cause I've been ripped off enough To know when I've been ripped up Into several little pieces Just remember who you give your card to And kee it clever When ugly faces Are snatched at the waist And you're hearing headliners And your heart is numb And they're coming at you from all angles And every corner Cause there are no angels left When the devil's nest is quite adjacent And the girl next door Lives next door By the girl next door Who lives next door The only problem is, I'm never jealous Unless It's the wicked witch Of the wicked west Where for the most part All of us are ugly You know? New York is all scowls and old money And pigeons over owls And howling corpses with no houses And lingering back with the crowd to slaughter The more that I love to DJ I hate to be a DJ And every time I see a DJ I'll be a DJ But otherwise I'm just another nobody So the same goes both ways And nobody's ever loved me {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright © The Festival Project, Inc. ™ | Copyright The Complex Collective © 2019-2025 ™ All Rights Reserved. -Ū.

425 I don't know which bridge is the Brooklyn one, I won't lie It's frequency too famous for suicide I think about it every time Is this my stop? I want to die And meanwhile, On the four to five I caught the four right on time But only because I've run a mile You can't take anything from me, I already have nothing If you want more than what I'm made of, Then hold on and let me grab something Take all the waste and the filth And the days I've lost, The guilt Take the birthdays, holidays And sacred prayers, And all the games All I have left are prayers. And my heart is cold, my cross to bear. I reset the utility, the utility I resent the city, the city I hate to show up late But I know you all hate me I hate to play the game But the game keeps playing And I guess I'm in in Whether I like it Whether I like it or not I just changed The rules on My eyes I guess, I do not have them I changed my stance on fate and circumstance It is not random I cannot have him; He does not belong to me, I'm just a fan; But no God is simply man Once he becomes so loved, but untouchable Have you ever been punched in the face By the person who helped you create the Most Perfect thing you think you'll ever make I making bacon in the morning in the beacon, Then I have to wake up I hate you And I know they hate me It was supposed to be a haven Mavis beacon and maple ham I'm making him a sandwhich, but then I have to wake up I'll just leave it My names Phoenixx Can you feed this do you or do you not believe this? I am bleeding I don't know but I think that's the whole point of a protest You wouldn't need it but trust me, I'm ahead of time Ahead of time And ahead of schedule Ahead of you And ahead of me Don't mess with the Manhattan algorithm I'm old hat at this, All this and all God's lovers And believe it or not I had to lie Believe it or not I had to lie down Come down for a little while And don't forget to show me a smile All it is Is a quick slight of hands Are you or are you not on my side? Well, I am, but only for a little while Just a bit out of play And a bit out of style If I watch the tonight show Will it fade to black Or will I have to turn the dual Unplug the thing already Confirm the machines You talk too much so you've lost all your mystique And you see, it's just a game of attraction I don't even like laying with the EBT But as you see My car don't work And the train ahead is quite the magnet Now I'm acting out in desperation. Ice base my wayvtkvv bc a game or ten And it all hurts just the same But one in the lovely old world With the notebook? No good In the studio from four to four And of xourse you picked the wrong road, and so There's just no more apples No more Perrier l No more horror shows And of hours you got. Goals for Armani, there's no one watching But someone always sees. It's not as easy to have these eyes, try them It's not so easy to run a mile for some But for others it's nothing, Of course it's a dollar, But for him, it's a hundred A dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime, a dime a dime! There's just no more energy And I'm just not that into me This is the enemy In a hole sea of especially neutral I barely knew you but holy, holy, If only, only there goes the whole mobile And still God's people don't work at Whole Foods It's just suits and ties And suites and ties And suits and ladders And blue suits The apparatus is upon us, The smaller you get, the more impossible Try shopping at Walmart for once You're forgetting the world wants to crush you And meanwhile the others to own us I don't even know if I want a mobile I could show you all my cards, but no! You just want me horrible, horrible No more monsters— A dime, a dime! Try me ten timesc Try me twice, But there's no such As trying me once I'm made of words and divorces and mirrors and horcrxues And honest hunger But no honor award For a lonely donor A dime, a dime, a dime, A dime, a dime, a time And a force of habit A dime, a dime, a time And another time, Another rabbit I don't want to know your world Quite as much as I want to don't know If I show you my cards will you cut me open If I show you my throat would you slice some cold cuts? That's what the goal is Golden golden golden golden No one quite goes home to no one Dimes and dimes and dimes and dimes And doves and doves and doves and doves I just decided I don't want kids All this world is, is curses, curses No cures for divorces How sure it our first love And what do you stand for? No love at all, love I sod not love you, I do not live you I do not love you, I do not know you I do not love love you, I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you I do not love you I do not love you I do not love you I do not know you, I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you I cannot love you Don't you know how much better is she Than me I'm the other thing The other thing The other thing Not minimal, I made a bit I've been to Hell and back before I murdered you, I murdered goh, I mirror mirror on the wall I murdered you I live again I live again I murdered you You want to follow suit Well rightly shoot me in my next commute No other chosen scandal No other chosen scandal If I replace the gains and then the commune And the scandal You're a vandeloua A villainous A right to know, And right you are The gains again The trains again I'm trained to notice muder And men to masks are after There the land of candles shatters Rose Hall Hazeup DGR3 I feel sick To my crime k Every time I think of him Like really, really think of him I want do die The more I try to do everything right And I just need a little while to cope With losing my life Because the Glass is still in one hand And I'm still bleeding out the other Out the other I hate this place, But it hates me I made this track But it don't sound right I hate this city And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me And the city hates me I hate this place And I want to leave I hate this city And the city hates me The more I talk The more you hate me And the more I think of you The easier it is to assimilate I remember, man— It was just a mate, It was just a maintenance It was a mating call A Martian A mismatch in Manhattan Can you break my heart harder For the host awards Or kids choice for whores Or hoarders Or hades Or cruel nonsense I want to die But first, a trip to the ice cream truck Cause I've been ripped off enough To know when I've been ripped up Into several little pieces Just remember who you give your card to And kee it clever When ugly faces Are snatched at the waist And you're hearing headliners And your heart is numb And they're coming at you from all angles And every corner Cause there are no angels left When the devil's nest is quite adjacent And the girl next door Lives next door By the girl next door Who lives next door The only problem is, I'm never jealous Unless It's the wicked witch Of the wicked west Where for the most part All of us are ugly You know? New York is all scowls and old money And pigeons over owls And howling corpses with no houses And lingering back with the crowd to slaughter The more that I love to DJ I hate to be a DJ And every time I see a DJ I'll be a DJ But otherwise I'm just another nobody So the same goes both ways And nobody's ever loved me {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright © The Festival Project, Inc. ™ | Copyright The Complex Collective © 2019-2025 ™ All Rights Reserved. -Ū.

Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the importance of taking real vacations as entrepreneurs and business owners. They share personal stories about extended time off, discuss the dangers of burnout, and offer practical advice on setting boundaries and making rest a non-negotiable part of your business life. The conversation covers how stepping away can reset your habits, boost creativity, and ultimately make you more productive and fulfilled. This episode is a must for entrepreneurs, business owners, solopreneurs, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by their work. If you struggle to take time off, feel burned out, or want to learn how rest can actually help your business thrive, this conversation is for you.Highlights:“You have to not let your work schedule bully you.”“Burnout happens when you run out of options and get super hyper resentful of the business.”“Rest is work. You actually are more productive when you take some time off.”“If you're in a state of extreme burnout, before you do something drastic, take at least one week off.”Timestamps:00:00 - Returning from Vacation: Setting the Stage00:38 - The Value of a 30-Day Break00:54 - Off-Peak Living and Family Scheduling03:55 - Work Expands to Fill Your Time07:18 - There's Never a Perfect Time for Vacation0:09:22 - Burnout and Resentment: The Real Cost0:10:54 - Teams vs. Solopreneurs: The Vacation Impact14:11 - Why Your Business Exists to Serve You19:18 - Staycations and Non-Negotiable Time Off21:58 - Advice for Burnout: Take a Break Before QuittingCONNECT • Ask Roland a question HERE.RESOURCES:• 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREETo learn more about Roland Frasier

How's your 2025 going—really?Mid-year is the perfect time to hit pause and check in with yourself. Are you on track… or just hustling in circles?Here's my simple 3R framework for getting back in the game: 1️⃣ Reflect. Be honest about what's working (and what's not). 2️⃣ Refresh. Unplug & recharge. You can't pour from an empty cup. 3️⃣ Refocus. Double down on your real goals (ditch the “shoulds”).I'm a little behind on my revenue and just broke my 535-day workout streak—so trust me, you're not alone. This is halftime. The first half is over. What matters is how you finish.What's your refocus for the rest of the year? Drop it below!

In this episode, we talk about Unplug IL day- but more interestingly, how recent studies are suggesting that technology overuse may actually be affecting our individual identities and sense of self. This episode spurred our discussion and led us to believe that Unplug days are important!  On the calendar: Sat, July 12 8am-noon Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station Sat, July 12 8am Jenn Mueller I Run for Pancakes 5k/fun run Wed, July 23rd 7-830pm Shiloh's Music in the park Sat, July 26th noon-4pm A Wizard's Birthday in the Downtown District Sun, July 27 noon-4pm Brews & Bags noon-4pm  

If you're holding on too tight to your auto repair shop, afraid to step away, this is your wake-up call. Burnout, guilt, fear of chaos, and control issues are draining your energy and stalling your growth. In this episode, Rick White explains why unplugging isn't a break—it's a strategic move every shop owner needs to make. You'll learn the real cost of staying too plugged in and get a five-step framework to start building rest into your routine—without losing control of your business. Want better clarity, stronger leadership, and a team that steps up? It all starts when you unplug.

What is social media doing to us on a soul level? What's it doing to the next generation? Life coach and author Allie Marie Smith talks about hitting the reset button on social media. Her encouragement is to pause for 30 days to seek restoration in your mind, heart, body, and soul. What might be the outcome of such an exercise? Find out on Chris Fabry Live. Resources mentioned:Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy by Allie Marie Smith July thank you gift:Drive Through the Bible by Colin S. Smith Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you dreaming of a real vacation—but worried your business will fall apart without you?  In this episode, Melissa shares her tried-and-true method for actually stepping away from your business without stress, guilt, or chaos. As a single mom of three and a small business owner who used to skip vacations out of fear, Melissa now takes multiple breaks a year—and the business keeps thriving. Tune in to hear the exact framework she's using right now to unplug confidently. You'll learn:✅ How to define your unplugged dates and set boundaries that stick✅ The importance of a clear delegation map (and how to make one fast)✅ What actually needs to get done while you're gone—and what doesn't✅ How to prep your team for emergencies without constant hand-holding✅ The overlooked power of autoresponders, pre-scheduled content, and client check-ins✅ Why giving yourself permission to rest is a critical leadership skill Whether you're leaving for the beach or taking a staycation, this episode gives you the tools (and the push) to actually go—and stay gone. 

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Is a social media reset the right step for you to reconnect with yourself and God? The increasing dependency on social media has significantly impacted how we perceive success, identity, and connection. A social media reset can be a transformative journey to reconnect with yourself and God, enhance personal well-being, and rediscover the true essence of life and relationships. Understanding the Need for a Social Media Reset Social media is a double-edged sword, offering both the potential for positive impact and the risk of negative influence. Like money, it holds no intrinsic morality but can shape behaviors and mindsets based on how it's used. Today, we risk living more vividly in the artificial world of pixels than in our own, tangible realities. A social media reset encourages us to reassess the motivations behind our frequent scrolling and posting. Additionally, it allows us to examine the subtle impacts on our spiritual and mental well-being. The Spiritual Perspective When we shift our focus through a social media reset, we open the door to deep spiritual insights. However, this shift isn't merely about limiting screen time; it's about prioritizing time with God and nurturing our inner selves. The ever-present digital noise can drown out the gentle call of God, pulling us away from a life filled with purpose and peace. A social media reset sets the stage for us to reconnect with God. In addition, it reminds us that our value doesn't hinge on digital validation but on divine, unconditional love. Crafting a Life of Purpose Success in life and business doesn't depend on social media metrics. In pursuing a more authentic existence, we are reminded that our worth is fundamentally rooted in what God says about us. Our identity in Christ far surpasses any number of likes or followers. As part of a social media reset, we are invited to rediscover joy and focus on building real, meaningful connections with those around us. Read the full show notes and access all links. Website for Allie Marie Smith Pre-Order Allie Marie Smith's Book: Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy Get Robyn's Book: You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being You. Download the free eBook: A guide for alleviating anxiety and adopting healthy habits for a healthy mind.  

Lauren Connolly is a person I relate to so much. She had me as a guest on her podcast Wildly Unplug, because we found out that we both recharge by being outside. Lauren has a very personal story about burnout, and how turning to nature brought her the fulfillment she was needing. She is an artist; she paints and is a photographer, a podcaster, and now she's added Author to the list of accomplishments! Her book is called Wildly Unplug, just like the podcast. She says about her book: "Wildly Unplug — A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature, which offers inspiration, journaling prompts, and simple ways to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with what truly matters. It's a journey of overcoming burnout by reconnecting with nature through art, nature journaling, and conservation work. How slowing down to observe and create deepens our connection to the natural world and becomes a powerful tool for healing."Lauren's message she hopes you'll take away: "You don't have to move off-grid or grow all your own food to reconnect with the natural world. Small, intentional acts—like picking up a paintbrush, journaling your observations, or simply sitting quietly outside—can ground you, reconnect you to the land, and remind you that you're part of nature, not separate from it."You can find Lauren's work on her website: https://wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/She's also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilddevelopmentsstudio/Send me a message!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

 It's summer time and here on Youth Culture Matters we're devoting our time to shorter episodes where we're talking about "Purposeful Parenting." We'll be addressing timely topics to encourage and equip you as parents to help your kids navigate their world in ways that bring honor and glory to God. Take a few minutes to listen in today as Walt Mueller shares ways to teach your kids how to reclaim the gift of paying attention to each other in a screen saturated world.

How to Have Peace Without Running Away: Your Daily Escape from ChaosHave you ever just wanted to pack up and run away? To jump in the car and never look back? We've all felt that urge, especially when life gets overwhelming. We might take a vacation, hoping it'll fix everything, only to find the stress creeps back the moment we return. Many of us are stressed not because we've chosen too much, but because we never set anything down. It's like holding a 15-lb dumbbell for an entire day versus curling a 30-lb one—the constant strain is exhausting!In this episode, Thriving Man's very own Reese Maxwell will teach you the art of taking a "vacation every day" and how to start creating blank space in your life right now. We're passionate about empowering you to conquer your everyday chaos and build a thriving life!The Lost Art of DisengagingWe've lost the crucial art of disengaging. Our minds are filled with constant mental background noise, and we often numb out with our phones or simply want to quit. But disengaging isn't about giving up; it's the art of letting go—a mini, mental vacation. We get so consumed by chores, projects, and obligations that we never truly observe our lives; we just survive them.Imagine a professor who lectures non-stop versus one who allows time to process the content. That's the power of blank space in your mind and life. Don't wait until the holidays to experience a moment of disengagement. Rest mentally by being fully present, not wishing you were anywhere else. We often regret not slowing down or taking more time—let's change that!How to Take a Mini Vacation & Create Blank Space1. Start Small: Creating blank space in your life doesn't happen by accident. Begin with small, intentional steps. Try going to the bathroom without your phone, or decide to leave your phone behind for an activity to be truly present. Schedule dedicated "chill time" on your calendar. Set a timer and allow yourself to simply let go for that period. It's like getting reps in at the gym; the more you practice, the easier it becomes. The goal isn't perfect meditation, but rather to let your brain simply "brain" in these moments. Blank space provides crucial mental and time margin, just like leaving enough distance between cars on the road. It helps your brain process and prepare for what's next.2. Pick Some Classics: These aren't necessarily about formal meditation, but about letting go and enjoying satisfying activities or connection time. There are timeless activities that humans have always benefited from, and you can incorporate them as blank space in your life:Walking/Hiking: Get out into nature and clear your head.Chilling with your family: Unplug and connect with loved ones.Dinner party with friends: Enjoy good company and conversation.Slow Hobbies (Play): Ever wonder why people love Dungeons & Dragons or painting miniatures? It's about the joy of play and creating something.Your ChallengeDisengaging is a skill, and it takes practice to master the art of letting go. But the effort is absolutely worth it—it will change you for the better. We challenge you to:Take the no-phone bathroom challenge!Take one mental vacation a day! Start with 15 minutes, 30, or even an hour if you can.Recognize and appreciate it if you're already doing it! It's good to acknowledge when you're giving yourself a much-needed break.Are you ready to start finding peace without running...

In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with Grammy-winning producer and songwriter POM POM (Kellen Pomeranz), whose sound spans genre and generation—from stripped-down ballads with John Legend to alt-pop gems with Lyn Lapid, Leyla Blue, Suki Waterhouse, and more.

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In this episode, we're diving into a thoroughly modern struggle: how to actually disconnect from work on vacation. I'll share simple but powerful strategies to minimize impact while you're away, from setting emergency contact boundaries to blocking calendar time and prepping your team. You'll walk away with a plan that makes time off feel like time off.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself  ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week!Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ " CourseJoin the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠ Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠ Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ⁠Instagram⁠   ⁠TikTok⁠   ⁠Facebook⁠ We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at alexis+podcastfeedback@alexishaselberger.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress lessTranscript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

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We've gotten so tangled up in our gadgets and gizmos that we don't even realize how loud the world has become. It hums and buzzes and dings and beeps. Our calendars yell at us with reminders, our phones light up like fireflies in a jar, and we've got more tabs open—on our browsers and in our brains—than we know what to do with.So, what does it really mean to unplug? Listen in and find out!Send us a textSupport the showThe Farm Wife (website)Let's Visit! (email)Amazon Shop PageGreat Products by The Farm Wife:The Simple Life WorkbookSimple Life Home Finance BundleThe Art of HomemakingFind other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife ShopDo you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series! Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story) The Search for a Simple Life How to Cook a Possum: Yesterday's Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don't worry – this isn't a cookbook!)Faith & a Simple Life

Jerome Powell acts like he has a plan, but he can't even explain why his plan is what it is. Ludwig Mises warned about times like this and leaders like this. The problem is all the people who will be hurt the most are NOT PAYING ATTENTION! Unplug from the Matrix! Lets talk about the only escape path available from this twisted fiat experiment.NOTE: Music Best Experienced with Headphones!

A majority of leaders don't take the time away they need. This episode reviews the need for leaders to unplug and rejuvenate for both physical and mental wellbeing.

The constant buzz of notifications has become the soundtrack to our lives. That little device in your pocket connects you to everything and everyone—except perhaps what's directly in front of you. For motorcyclists, this digital tether creates an ironic disconnect from the very experience we seek.Remember when communication required intention? When a pager meant someone truly needed to reach you, and finding a payphone was part of the adventure? Today's always-on culture has its conveniences, but while riding, your attention is your most precious resource. The dance between rider, machine, and landscape demands complete presence—something increasingly rare in our notification-saturated world.The magic happens when you deliberately unplug. Tucked away in my saddlebag, silenced and forgotten, my phone no longer competes for attention with the journey itself. What emerges is nothing short of transformative: heightened awareness of sunlight filtering through trees, the changing colors of passing fields, the rich tapestry of scents from pine forests to approaching rain. The soundtrack shifts from notification pings to the harmonious blend of engine hum, rushing wind, and nature's chorus.Beyond these sensory delights lies something even more valuable—a mental settling, a focused calm that comes when your mind isn't pulled in countless digital directions. This state of flow becomes a moving meditation, a genuine antidote to modern stress. The ride transforms from mere transportation to a profound reconnection with life itself.I challenge you to try it on your next ride. Leave your phone out of reach. The initial discomfort of disconnection quickly gives way to something richer and more satisfying—a journey experienced fully, with all your senses engaged. Because motorcycling isn't just about covering miles; it's about being fully present for every one of them. Sometimes the simplest step—unplugging—opens the door to the biggest adventures. Ready to rediscover what you've been missing?Support the show

Could you use some rest? In this episode of Spirit Connection, we have a special excerpt from a recent Monthly Mentoring Session. Doug shares what the Lord is showing him this month that will help you right where you are. The post Unplug with the Lord Daily to Find Rest [Episode 396] first appeared on Doug Addison.

Send us a textWhat if the moments spent endlessly scrolling are robbing you of the life you were meant to live? In this eye-opening conversation, Janell welcomes Allie Marie Smith, founder of Wonderfully Made and author of "Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God and Reclaim Your Joy."Allie shares her profound personal story of battling severe depression as a teenager that led to hospitalization and a suicide attempt at the Golden Gate Bridge. Through a miraculous encounter with God's love, she found purpose in founding a ministry dedicated to helping women know their God-given value. Now, she's tackling one of the biggest threats to women's mental health today: our relationship with social media.The numbers are sobering. Spending just two to three hours daily on social media equates to losing six to eight years of your precious life to scrolling. "We can now die with more memories of other people's lives than of our own," Allie cautions. She challenges us to consider what we're seeking inside our digital worlds and offers practical boundaries that have helped her overcome addiction while still using social media positively.Most exciting is Allie's invitation to join the "Unplugged and Flourishing Movement" this August - a simultaneous 30-day reset for women of all ages to unplug, reconnect with God, and pray for the young girls whose mental health is being devastated by social media. Join us for this transformative conversation, and discover how unplugging might be your path to rediscovering joy. Learn more and join the movement at alliemariesmith.com.Order Allie's new book: Social Media ResetTake Allie's Quiz: Social Media + Your WellbeingSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

Julio Vincent Gambuto is the author of the super-viral essay, Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting, which sparked a worldwide conversation, reaching over 21 million readers in 98 countries.  He's here with us today talking about his new book, Please Unsubscribe. Episode link (YouTube): https://youtu.be/WJD7eK_s2OQ

This episode is a very special one! Be the first to experience her new book "Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy." Allie reads from day two, titled "Your Wild and Precious Life." Grab a copy today and invite your friends to join you for a radical, joy-filled journey as you unplug from social media for thirty days, reconnect with God, and reclaim your joy! Share this episode with a friend!  More about Social Media Reset Discover the joy, freedom, and flourishing life that comes with taking a social media break. We long for lives full of deep connection with God, ourselves, and others. And yet, we have become programmed to seek peace, contentment, and happiness in our phones. Deep down, we know this isn't how we were created to live. As endless scrolling leaves us feeling anxious, depressed, distracted, and alone, we realize our deepest needs cannot be met by turning to social media in every slow and mundane moment. If you feel like your digital life could use a reset, you are not alone. Allie Marie Smith, life coach and author of Wonderfully Made, has walked this road and found freedom and a more fulfilling life.  In Social Media Reset, she invites you to pause for 30 days and seek restoration in your mind, heart, body, and soul. While the thought of a social media break can feel daunting, Allie is a wise and compassionate guide who will help you: Show up for your life with a new level of excitement, intentionality, and joy Take inventory of social media's effect on your physical and mental health as well as your relationships Restore hope that a life of peace and contentment is possible Discover alternate, healthier ways to enhance your life and increase your well-being Seek in God what you may seek in your phone through prayer, reflection, and practical application Whether you're looking to find true connection, rediscover your passions, or a new way of life that brings you joy, Social Media Reset will help you reconnect with what truly matters and guide you toward a life you love, of greater purpose and fulfillment. Order Social Media Reset on Amazon Learn more about Social Media Reset Take the free quiz: How is social media affecting your well-being?    

Episode Summary: What if the most productive thing you could do this summer… is less? In this gentle-yet-grounded episode of the Advancing Women Podcast, we challenge the pressure to “make the most” of summer by doing more—and instead embrace the science and soul of slowing down. Host, Dr. Kimberly DeSimone offers five simple, evidence-based shortcuts to reclaim moments of real joy, presence, and restoration—without guilt or hustle. Grounded in psychology and full of permission to pause, this is your gentle invitation to swap striving for savoring, even just for a few minutes a day. In This Episode, We Explore: Why summer sometimes feels like a grind (and how to resist it) The science behind savoring: Attention Restoration Theory + Positive Psychology The power of micro-rest and ritual for combating burnout The Broaden-and-Build Theory and how joy makes us stronger 5 liberating shortcuts to lighten the mental load Here's a sneak peak! 5 Tiny Summer Shortcuts for More Joy & Less Grind: Do chores in the sunshine – Boost mood & vitamin D while still getting things done. Reclaim waiting time – Turn “wasted” minutes into mini-retreats. Make a ritual, not a routine – Infuse meaning into daily habits. Go outside for no reason – Unplug, un-goal, and let nature reset your brain. Say yes to low-stakes joy – Let go of perfection and embrace play. Manifestatement: You don't need to escape your life to enjoy your summer. You just need to insert small moments of pause, presence, and play into the life you already have. Listener Invitation: What does your micro-moment of joy look like? Tag @AdvancingWomenPodcast on IG or Facebook, or send a message to share how you're reclaiming rest this summer! References: Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan, 1995) Broaden-and-Build Theory (Barbara Fredrickson, 1998) Positive Psychology + the science of savoring Norton & Gino (2014) on the power of ritual Let's Connect @AdvancingWomenPodcast Subscribe, rate, and share the podcast! Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/advancingwomenpodcast/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/advancingwomenpodcast/ DM or tag to share your summer shortcut joy! More on Dr. DeSimone here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-desimone-phd-mba-ba00b88/

Thank You To Our Partners, The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-BoundWatch Full Video EpisodeI want to discuss the benefits of the recent camping trip my wife I and enjoyed in Northern Michigan.As our listeners well understand - we talk a lot about getting outside our comfort zones on this podcast - and while that is usually in the context of practicing our communication skills -Today - the topic is more about stepping AWAY… Part Deux:Immerse:In my reading I learned about a term called the “Three Day Effect” when reading Michael Easter's - The Comfort Crisis. The idea refers to the benefits of spending at minimum - three days immersed in nature to reboot.Goal 1 is important to achieve and goal 2 Immerse ourselves in nature were rooted in this quest to experience the “Three Day Effect' ourselves.In short - we've done our research and learned that South Manitou Island is a really great spot to do all those things - but still have some access to basic needs if we require it. With the exception of food - there is potable water and a bathroom available on the island near the ranger station. Betsy and I hiked about a mile to the Bay area campgrounds, selected an amazing site where the forest meets the beach - and adjacent to one of the usable firepits.The temps were cool. Low 60's High. the low 50's overnight.Our tent setup was great - our food container tight (to prevent chipmunks a.k.a. micro-bears) and our first day explorations were inspiring- well over 10 miles of hiking - views were a bit limited from haze produced by the Canadian wildfires - but the air quality was good - so we were pleased and just marveled at the views we were treated to. The island is visible from the mainland, but the views of the dunes are uniquely awesome when you are standing on them looking in on the island. I could mention the waist high poison Ivy - the mosquitoes - and the Rather funny, but what I loved the most - was the challenge it was to find good down-and-dead wood for a fire. I had only a Leatherman with a small saw.We didn't need a fire - as we carried a small stove and fuel - but we had resolved to go swimming in the lake… and that water, my friends… is cold. We wanted some ‘heat' insurance.Day one - we decided against swimming - as we just didn't anticipate how difficult it was to make a decent fire.Day two - it was cloudy and cool - but not as much haze. We put less pressure on ourselves for exploration but easily hiked over 8 miles - and this time found some really great branches for a fire that would last. The last part of our hike consisted of carrying armfulls of branches and logs.I mention this because this is when I really felt my mind stop tracking on ‘other' things. A simple - old as time task - like finding firewood on a remote island was … rewarding.The reward was mostly manifest in the return of our resolve to plunge into the lake water.The water temp is cold-plunge ready at this time of the year - low to mid 50's (F)That's pretty cold on a breezy, cloudy day with the air temps in the low 60s…But in we went!I'll be clear - we did NOT stay in the water long. Nonetheless - as we walked back to the campsite a few hundred feet away, we did not feel cold. Just… really refreshed. The air we had thought cold before - was no longer.To keep a long story short - I'll say that we enjoyed a great fire that night… but noted our food would run out if the weather became too rough overnight.We had been told by the ranger on our arrival to return to the ferry dock early on our last day

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Thank You To Our Partners, The Institute, AutoFlow, AutoLeap, Shop Dog Marketing, In-BoundWatch Full Video EpisodeIn our episode today…I want to discuss the benefits of the recent camping trip my wife and I enjoyed in Northern Michigan.As our listeners well understand - we talk a lot about getting outside our comfort zones on this podcast - and while that is usually in the context of practicing our communication skills, today, the topic is more about stepping AWAY… Specifically from people, electronics, and modern comforts or modes of transportation, and instead highlight the benefits of immersing yourself in nature and rebooting your mind.My wife, Betsy, and I did our stepping away together by stepping onto a ferryboat and taking a nearly 2-hour trip West into Lake Michigan. We traveled from Fishtown in Leland (tip of the pinky on the Michigan map) and docked at South Manitou Island, where we would hike and camp with only the things we carried.South Manitou is a 10-mile circumference, barely inhabited island in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Its pristine fresh water is as blue as the Caribbean, just not as warm!If our adventure intrigues you, you'll enjoy this episode, as I hope to challenge and encourage you to seek out a similar type of adventure, as well as learn why I think this topic merits greater emphasis in our modern lives, now more than ever.Today's WOTD is: GarrulousGAIR-uh-lusadjectiveContaining many and often too many words.Talkative. Verbosity.“He delivered a rather garrulous speech.”Some Context:This camping trip has been on the calendar for me and my wife most of the year.Our anniversary gift(s) to ourselves has involved a mix of ordering camping gear online -to frequent trips to REI.What's important to note is that I have virtually no real experience ‘camping' or ‘backpacking.'Sure, I am into rucking as a fitness regime, and that builds strength to carry heavy loads long distances - hiking and backpacking involve practical gear, and as light a load as you can possibly make to bring what you need to survive.Our goals were threefold. 1.) Unplug and disconnect from devices, noise, and distraction2.) Immerse ourselves in nature3.) Reboot and return refreshed - with the “Three Day Effect” (which we'll explain)My hope was that this will improve for my wife and I both, our creative minds, our ability to focus and solve problems, and in general become more adept with backpacking and camping to take longer adventures together!UNPLUG:On the goal of disconnecting:Listen. I've felt like stepping away from constant connection for a while now.I've done something of an Irish Goodbye with Facebook. That is, I never said anything, I just sort of left it. There are so many reasons, many of which our Speak Up listeners are familiar with. Despite benefiting from a social media presence in my career, I am no fan of social media.I could tell you more about alarming statistics of wasted human time (i.e. that the equivalent of 200,000 entire human lifetimes are spent endlessly scrolling social media)I could talk about how companies like Meta are harvesting every piece of data they can about you to manipulate you to a.) spend more time on their ecosystem and b.) spend money with their advertisers.I could tell you I'm sick of being distracted…But the real catalyst for me was regarding some exchanges I observed among even respected friends. Public disputes were becoming more common - toxic groupthink was becoming more normalized - and antithetical points...

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UnplugHow to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Lifeby Richard Simon But what does long term freedom from your phone really look like—and is it sustainable for people with… you know… jobs? In UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life (Workman; 6/17/25) Richard Simon shows that it is—through his own experience and many others', including but not limited to: an anesthesiologist, a software engineer, a social media marketer, a school principal, a law partner, a financial analyst, a chess grandmaster, and a Major League Baseball player who credits dropping the phone with big improvements in both his game and his family life. Of course, professional commitments are just one piece of the puzzle. When Simon first decided to go phone-free for a year as an experiment, the toughest sell was his wife. What if one of the kids got sick, or she needed to reach him in an emergency? What about shared grocery lists, the banking app, and all the little ways that our smartphones seem to make family life run more smoothly? Spoiler alert: she came around to it. And like all the other subjects of this book, Simon reports that his personal relationships blossomed in the absence of screens. After a year of detox, Simon relaxed his personal smartphone ban, but still keeps his phone off by default. Almost all of the other subjects he profiled resumed their smartphone use in some capacity. Many were able to enforce the boundaries they set during the detox; others are back where they started. But there are valuable lessons to learn fromBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Pastor Seth Hedman is a millennial who has done something very un-millenial-like with technology and social media. He has led his family through a process of incrementally unplugging from technology and social media to focus more on their spiritual lives. In an article in a recent edition of Touchstone Magazine, Hedman reminds readers that social media and our smartphones are designed to grab our attention, thereby distracting us away from the things that matter most, like fostering our relationship with God and with each other. He writes, “Social media is inherently designed to capture and hold your attention in order to sell advertisements. Through carefully crafted feedback and reward mechanisms, social media is designed to trigger the same dopamine release and addictions as slot machines. . . You become what you give your attention to. Endless scrolling and streaming are filling us with darkness.” Let's remember Hedman's warning, and lead our kids into the light of the Gospel.

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Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu telling ABC he's not ruling out taking out Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Amy speaks with author Richard Simon about his latest book ‘Unplug: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life.' Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street NASA Astronaut and Space Force Guardian Col. Nick Hague joins Amy in studio to talk about his 6 month mission at the International Space Station.

We are delighted to have Eric Moeller, the founder of Freewyld, joining us today. Known for his clear mind and sharp perspective, Eric has never been afraid to challenge the status quo of big corporations or industry transformations. Join us to hear about Eric's impressive career journey and the bold steps he is taking to revolutionize the hospitality industry. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Eric Moeller On LinkedIn Freewyld Instagram  

SHOW NOTES: Sexual preferences, emotional attachment, relationship advice, commitment, emotional connection, personal growth, dating challenges, confidence, relationships, self-improvement, modern dating, communication and more ... In this episode of M and Friends we debate dating, relationship, love AND sex and take ANONYMOUS QUESTIONS from women and ask a panel of men who wanted to honestly answer -even if it hurts.  #7 is one hell of a good time as well as insightful -we think women will walk away glad they listened and will have gotten what they listened for : ))) This episode is PACKED with real talk, real answers and real moments - aaaand real laughter. AS ALWAYS we hope that this real talk creates your own topic of conversations with friends and partners in life to help nurture genuine relationships, self awareness and emotional awareness ESPECIALLY in an AI WORLD. CAST: MJAIE, MIKE, MEHDI, JACKSON   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 00:59 Masturbation and Frequency 02:31 Impact of Porn on Men 06:04 Understanding Good and Bad Sex 09:58 The Concept of 'Good' and 'Bad' Pussy 14:55 The Role of Emotional Connection in Sex 20:01 Vulnerability and Relationships 24:59 Advice for Women in the Bedroom 30:00 Navigating Sexual Preferences and Experiences 33:35 The Importance of Connection in Intimacy 39:01 Kissing: The Gateway to Good Sex 44:53 Understanding Personal Hygiene and Preferences 50:41 The Role of Chemistry in Relationships 55:41 Taste and Sensation: The Experience of Intimacy 58:22 Understanding Male Perspectives on Relationships 01:00:04 The Complexity of Commitment and Cheating 01:00:59 Dating Dynamics: Age and Maturity 01:05:02 Breakups and Self-Discovery 01:06:00 The Impact of Age Differences in Relationships 01:09:57 Body Count: Perspectives and Expectations 01:15:00 Personal Hygiene and Health in Relationships 01:19:02 Expectations and Pressures on Women 01:23:00 Faking Orgasms and Emotional Attachments 01:24:14 Understanding Communication Differences Between Genders 01:27:43 The Impact of Communication Styles on Relationships 01:31:38 Exploring Attitudes Towards Anal Sex 01:35:08 The Complexity of Sexual Preferences and Relationships 01:40:39 The Importance of Self-Love and Personal Growth 01:48:29 The Influence of Social Media on Modern Relationships 01:49:30 The Importance of Commitment and Routine 01:51:17 Seeking Deeper Emotional Connections 01:54:01 Understanding Emotional Stunt and Growth 02:00:10 The Role of Past Experiences in Relationships 02:02:47 Building Confidence and Taking Action 02:10:04 Navigating Modern Dating Challenges 02:19:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations 02:14:59 Contact Information and Business Promotion   M and Friends is a hilarious and fiery talk show segment of Love and Lies Podcast in a round table REAL TALK setting going over fun debates, dating advice, relationship tips and sex discussions. M and her friend group and a mystery guest navigate life on each show. Rich in laughter and a feel-good time, the topics are something to consider for all. A question is taken from the listeners who seeks advice on life or love. M gives her power coaching thoughts, while the girls give their opinion and our lucky male gives a man's POV. The cast takes on one vocabulary word to see who knows it and its meaning while listeners and cast learn together! OF COURSE sex comes up A LOT and so does relationships as M is a professional sex coach. Really anything can happen here and its all captured. Let's GOOOOO!! Unplug from the pressures of the world around you and chill with M and Friends.   ABOUT LOVE AND LIES PODCAST: LIFE COACH and lighthearted host ❤M'JAIE MANGUS❤ in her provocative talk show covers topics that range from sugar daddies, suicide to success and everything in between! Guests opt in to be anonymous or not so anonymous in order to share the truth and empower listeners. SIGNATURE ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWS are modeled after Oscar Wilde's quote, “If you give a man a mask he will tell you everything”. In these interviews the guests remain anonymous and tell all. LOVE AND LIES PODCAST was inspired by Mjaie's life and love coaching practice. These episodes are NOT coaching sessions but are interviews hosted by Mjaie and with people whom she finds fascinating and feels their story will educate us, aid us in progress to understand one another while breaking down barriers as we set aside judgment for a better self and world. M and Friends is brought to you by Love and Lies Podcast and is pure entertainment for listeners as guests go over debates and advice. WANNA SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR OUR SHOW? NEED ADVICE? WANT TO CONFESS (WE KEEP IT ANONYMOUS): You may contact our studio by email:LoveAndLiesPodcast@gmail.com for more information.   Mjaie Mangus: Certified Life and Sex Coach, Behavior Specialist, Host, artist, columnist for RUNWAY Magazine    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! SOCIAL MEDIA: *NEW: JOIN US ON LOCALS WHERE WE ARE UNCENSORED, GIVE EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENE FOOTAGE, HELP US CREATE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, GIVE-A-WAYS, CAN BECOME A GUEST ON M AND FRIENDS AND MORE!   " Our favorite place to be with you is on LOCALS" - Mjaie   ALL SOCIAL MEDIA @ LOVE AND LIES PODCAST   ALL SOCIAL MEDIA @ MJAIE MANGUS   THANK YOU FOR LISTENIG AND WE LOVE YOU!

Amy speaks with author Richard Simon about his latest book ‘Unplug: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life.'

A rhythm for slowing down. A ritual for returning to yourself. This is where mindfulness moves through you—effortlessly woven into every breath and moment. Powered by Studio Sya.✨ The Binaural Beat Podcast is more than sound—it's a frequency shift. A space where deep relaxation, clarity, and creative flow unfold naturally. Let the rhythm carry you into a peaceful dreamspace.

This episode opens under the light of the Sagittarius full moon, closing a cycle that began on December 1st, 2024. I reflect on the journey since then — what has shifted, what has ended, and what is now being revealed. What follows is a raw Satsang recording from Sunday, June 8th. In it, I speak on unplugging from the program — seeing God in everyone and everything. No one is special. No one is separate. The dream of individuality is part of the illusion — and we are awakening from it. The episode closes with a teaching on the Line Activation, the spiritual practice we offer through A Line Within. I share how this practice prepares the body for Kundalini awakening — ancient yogic science remembered in a new form. Thank you for listening! If you feel called to support our family during this time of energetic check-ins, your generosity means so much. We are deeply grateful. Support our Family (via PayPal) DOWNLOAD OUR APP on iOS DOWNLOAD OUR APP on Android   ✨ Book a Journey Home Akashic Records Reading with Ashley  ✨ Join us in GUIDED — our living sanctuary of support, weekly Satsangs, monthly Line Activations, workshops, community and more. ✨ Learn more about our work, offerings, and upcoming events at alnwithin.com ✨ Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin

A rhythm for slowing down. A ritual for returning to yourself. This is where mindfulness moves through you—effortlessly woven into every breath and moment. Powered by Studio Sya.✨ The Binaural Beat Podcast is more than sound—it's a frequency shift. A space where deep relaxation, clarity, and creative flow unfold naturally. Let the rhythm carry you into a peaceful dreamspace.

What happens when a high-achieving, all-American girl is silently battling depression? In this powerful episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Allie Marie Smith, life coach, speaker, and author of Social Media Reset, to explore how the pressure to be perfect—and the influence of social media—nearly led her to end her life. Allie shares her story of growing up in Silicon Valley, struggling with hidden sadness from a young age, and reaching a breaking point as a teen. She opens up about the moment that changed everything near the Golden Gate Bridge, her journey back to mental health through faith, and how stepping away from social media helped her reclaim her joy. As summer begins and screen time skyrockets, this episode offers an honest and hopeful conversation about the emotional impact of social media on kids and teens—and how families can move toward healing, connection, and purpose. In This Episode: Allie's story of hidden depression behind straight A's and smiles How social media deepened her struggle—and what changed when she unplugged The myth of “they look fine”—and how to see beneath the surface How faith and mental health support saved her life The dangers of unchecked social media: from self-harm to trafficking What parents need to understand about screen time this summer How Allie's nonprofit Wonderfully Made is helping the next generation reclaim joy and identity Join Our New Parenting Community — FREE! Get access to webinars, mini-courses, exclusive content, a private forum to connect with other parents, and so much more. Start parenting with more confidence and real support: ⁠meekerparenting.com⁠ About Allie Marie Smith Allie Marie Smith is the author of Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy and founder of Wonderfully Made, a faith-based nonprofit equipping girls and women with resources for mental health, identity, and purpose. Her mission is to help young people break free from the pressure of perfection and discover their God-given worth. Sponsored by: Hungryroot – 40% off + a free item in every box at ⁠hungryroot.com/drmeg⁠ (code DRMEG) Acorns – Start investing with spare change: ⁠acorns.com/drmeg⁠ Sponsored by Rula — Therapy should be affordable and covered by insurance. Rula connects you with licensed therapists based on your needs—and works with over 100 insurance plans. Get started at rula.com/drmeg. Acorns Early – Teach your kids about money: ⁠acornsearly.com/drmeg⁠ WHO SMARTED? – A podcast that makes kids laugh while they learn. Search “WHO SMARTED?” wherever you get your podcasts. KiwiCo – $15 off your Summer Adventure Series at ⁠kiwico.com/DRMEG⁠ Børn Shoes – Crafted for all-day support, top-quality style, and made to move with you. Get 15% off plus free shipping with code DRMEG at ⁠BornShoes.com⁠ – comfort never looked so good. Summer Bridge Workbooks with IXL – Keep your kids learning and loving it this summer at ⁠summerbrains.com/DRMEG⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a high-achieving, all-American girl is silently battling depression? In this powerful episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Allie Marie Smith, life coach, speaker, and author of Social Media Reset, to explore how the pressure to be perfect—and the influence of social media—nearly led her to end her life. Allie shares her story of growing up in Silicon Valley, struggling with hidden sadness from a young age, and reaching a breaking point as a teen. She opens up about the moment that changed everything near the Golden Gate Bridge, her journey back to mental health through faith, and how stepping away from social media helped her reclaim her joy. As summer begins and screen time skyrockets, this episode offers an honest and hopeful conversation about the emotional impact of social media on kids and teens—and how families can move toward healing, connection, and purpose. In This Episode: Allie's story of hidden depression behind straight A's and smiles How social media deepened her struggle—and what changed when she unplugged The myth of “they look fine”—and how to see beneath the surface How faith and mental health support saved her life The dangers of unchecked social media: from self-harm to trafficking What parents need to understand about screen time this summer How Allie's nonprofit Wonderfully Made is helping the next generation reclaim joy and identity Join Our New Parenting Community — FREE! Get access to webinars, mini-courses, exclusive content, a private forum to connect with other parents, and so much more. Start parenting with more confidence and real support: ⁠meekerparenting.com⁠ About Allie Marie Smith Allie Marie Smith is the author of Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy and founder of Wonderfully Made, a faith-based nonprofit equipping girls and women with resources for mental health, identity, and purpose. Her mission is to help young people break free from the pressure of perfection and discover their God-given worth. Sponsored by: Hungryroot – 40% off + a free item in every box at ⁠hungryroot.com/drmeg⁠ (code DRMEG) Acorns – Start investing with spare change: ⁠acorns.com/drmeg⁠ Sponsored by Rula — Therapy should be affordable and covered by insurance. Rula connects you with licensed therapists based on your needs—and works with over 100 insurance plans. Get started at rula.com/drmeg. Acorns Early – Teach your kids about money: ⁠acornsearly.com/drmeg⁠ WHO SMARTED? – A podcast that makes kids laugh while they learn. Search “WHO SMARTED?” wherever you get your podcasts. KiwiCo – $15 off your Summer Adventure Series at ⁠kiwico.com/DRMEG⁠ Børn Shoes – Crafted for all-day support, top-quality style, and made to move with you. Get 15% off plus free shipping with code DRMEG at ⁠BornShoes.com⁠ – comfort never looked so good. Summer Bridge Workbooks with IXL – Keep your kids learning and loving it this summer at ⁠summerbrains.com/DRMEG⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us are so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know how to change it. Yet the constant flow of information is actually harming our brains, relationships, and emotional well-being, even if we don't realize it. Today's guest, author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker, made a radical decision to disconnect from screens for two whole months, and what he learned will blow you away!  He shares what tech is really doing to our brains, the benefits of getting lost and being bored, and how disconnecting leads to reconnecting. Don't worry—he's not suggesting you go off-grid like he did, but explains how it's possible to find balance. So, whether you're feeling burned out, overstimulated, or just curious about how to be more mindful with your screen time, listen in! This conversation will give you practical, actionable steps to help you reset and reconnect—with others and with God. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/353  Enter to win the GIVEAWAY and read the episode TRANSCRIPT in the show notes. Get my weekly email, Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new podcast episode releases. Subscribe HERE.

In this empowering episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Dr. Susie Davies, a former clinical psychologist and trauma-informed parenting coach, for a timely and practical conversation about screen addiction and how it affects our kids' mental health, behavior, and development. If you've felt the tug-of-war over tablets, struggled to set consistent screen limits, or worried about your child's emotional regulation after too much tech time, this episode is for you. Dr. Susie shares five powerful strategies to help parents empower their kids to unplug—without shame, punishment, or power struggles. This isn't about guilt or fear—it's about healing the deeper nervous system needs that often fuel screen dependence, and building long-term habits that nurture connection, resilience, and self-regulation. Whether you're raising a toddler or a teen, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to create a tech-healthy home—starting today! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/277. Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/power⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check us out over on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices