Today’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with.

It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation.

And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed.

In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former middle school teacher turned national advocate for tech-intentional parenting.

With humor, deep empathy, and zero judgment, she’s helping us rethink the role of screens in our kids’ lives—and our own.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by how much your kids (or you!) are on screens—this one is a must-listen.

We’re not anti-tech. But we are pro-child. And that means learning how to use tech in a way that honors real developmental needs, protects relationships, and puts the nervous system first.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Why today’s tech is rewiring kids’ brains (and what you can do about it)
• The hidden harms of educational technology (yes, even at school)
• How to start conversations with your kids and their teachers about screen use

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this too much?” or “How do I set better boundaries without losing my mind?”—this conversation is for you.

Your intuition is spot on. And today’s episode? It’s the guidance you’ve been craving.

Press play and let’s get clear on what’s actually best for our kids—and how to lead the way with calm, courage, and intention.

Connect with Emily

• The Screentime Solution
• Emily on IG
• The Screentime Consultant website

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Why You Need a Family Mission Statement and 5 Steps to Writing Yours
• How to Talk to Your Kids about Hard Things While Protecting Your Family’s Peace
• "Calm in the Chaos: 3 Strategies to Navigate Triggering Family Dynamics "
• Raising Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind

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Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?”

It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re snapping, shutting down, or trying to keep the peace at your own expense.

We’re breaking down:

• What fight, flight, freeze, and fawn actually look like in real-time convos
• Why you can’t “talk it out” when your body feels unsafe
• Somatic cues to watch for—and what to do in the moment to shift gears
• How to build real awareness so your communication gets clearer, calmer, and more connected

🎧 Hit play and learn how to stop spiraling in hard conversations—and start speaking from a place of safety.

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Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• 5 Signs You're in Fight or Flight (Even if You're Not Feeling Angry or Anxious)
• Unlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze
• 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode
• 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)

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Let’s be real: spa days are great, but they’re not going to rewire your nervous system.

You need self-care that actually works. The kind that helps your brain slow down, your body feel safe, and your energy come back online.

In this episode, we’re redefining self-care for high-achieving women—and talking about 7 surprisingly powerful (and wildly underrated) ways to support your nervous system daily.

We’re breaking down:

• Why multitasking is frying your prefrontal cortex
• How hydration and circadian rhythm impact your emotional regulation
• 7 daily self-care habits that actually move the needle on your healing

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “more self-care” while drowning in responsibilities—this one’s for you.

🎧 Press play and learn the kind of self-care that actually works—especially for high-achieving women like you.

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Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Think Self-Care Is Expensive? 3 Powerful Practices That Cost Nothing
• 5 Everyday Habits That Dysregulate Your Nervous System (and What to Do Instead)
• 3 Consistency Habits Behind 300 Episodes (And How They Can Work for You Too)
• Break Free from Perfectionism & Procrastination and Build Habits That Stick

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