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Excessive screen time is the modern drug, stealing focus from what matters most.
Join digital wellness expert Nicole Rawson for tools, truth, and tough love to reclaim calm, connection, and purpose. No fluff—just real answers for faith-focused living in a tech-heavy world.
Real talk for today’s tech-troubled families. Hosted by digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®, Nicole Rawson cuts through the noise with bold conversations, faith-based wisdom, and practical tools to help families reset their relationship with screens. From toddler tantrums to teen defiance, Nicole shares proven strategies and inspiring stories to help you raise connected, resilient kids in a disconnected world. Saturdays at 11:30AM on K-Praise 1210AM / FM106.1 and streaming on all major podcast platforms.
Nicole Rawson is a national digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic® headquartered in San Diego, an organization that helps families, schools, and professionals address the negative effects of excessive screen time. As a certified Digital Wellness Educator and creator of the TechXpress™ Reset Program, she empowers families to implement sustainable digital detox strategies that restore calm, motivation, and connection—especially for kids with neurodiverse learning challenges or behavioral concerns. Nicole has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, PBS, and top parenting platforms, and is passionate about helping families thrive in today’s tech-heavy world.
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YouTubeMonday, August 25, 2025
Are smartphones stealing your connection with the people who matter most? In this powerful episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson and co-host Dr. Chang uncover the quiet crisis of how screen time is eroding adult relationships—from romantic partnerships to parent-child bonds, friendships, and even faith communities.
You’ll hear how the constant pull of devices is rewiring our attention, dulling our empathy, and replacing real intimacy with shallow scrolling. Drawing from neuroscience, clinical research, and real-life coaching stories, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who feels like their tech use is quietly harming the people they love most.
Whether you're a parent, spouse, ministry leader, or just feeling digitally drained, this episode will help you:
- Recognize red flags of screen-induced disconnection in relationships
- Understand the neurological effects of tech on adult intimacy and trust
- Hear why even non-addicted adults can fall into habits of digital neglect
- Learn how digital distractions contribute to loneliness, resentment, and emotional fatigue
- Reclaim your attention—and your relationships—with practical tools and hope
This is not just about unplugging—it’s about living and loving with purpose again!
Call-to-Action:
Ready to restore connection in your home and relationships? Visit www.ScreenTimeClinic.com to learn more about coaching and tools to support your digital wellness journey. Follow @UnplugAndThriveRadio on Instagram for weekly encouragement.
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