Smartphone design, ADHD and intermittent reward

You might have heard of the term "digital wellness", and for those of us with ADHD it's way more than just a buzzword - it's a necessity! That's why this week's episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, we're unpacking how we can support our neurodivergent brains that are wired for stimulation!

In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Willis, a digital wellness coach, speaker, and advocate! Her work focuses on helping individuals and families take back control of their screen time through mindfulness, boundaries, and education to step away from social media and reclaim mental clarity

We explore the addictive nature of phones and why constant digital use can impact our focus. Laura offers practical, actionable tools to manage screen time, reduce stress, and foster healthier digital habits, for both adults and kids.

My new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, is now available, grab your copy here!

Key Takeaways:

• What is digital wellness, and why it matters, especially for ADHD brains
• Laura's journey away from social media and how it impacted her mental health
• The role of schools and parents in guiding healthy screen use.
• The HARMONY acronym for building better digital habits
• How to foster a family culture of open conversations around tech.
• Recognising our own phone use behaviour to model to kids
• Setting boundaries like screen-free times to support attention and reduce stress
• Using tools like pen and paper to boost memory and avoid digital distractions.
• Exploring digital presentism and taking personal responsibility for tech use
• The impact of digital culture on high-stress professions like law and finance.

From parenting tips to workplace boundaries, this conversation is packed with insight, warmth, and encouragement for anyone seeking more presence and peace in a tech-saturated world.

Timestamps:

• 02:29: The Journey to Digital Wellness
• 07:18: Navigating Technology and Mental Health
• 15:29: Starting the Conversation with Children about Technology
• 19:10: Navigating Technology and Relationships
• 24:56: Finding Digital Harmony and Balance in Parenting and Technology
• 33:38: The Importance of Screen-Free Breaks
• 36:28: Reclaiming Our Digital Independence
• 41:47: The Impact of Digital Wellbeing on Professional Life

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Inside the More Yourself Membership, you’ll be able to:

• Connect with like-minded women who understand you
• Learn from guest experts and practical tools
• Receive compassionate prompts & gentle reminders
• Enjoy voice-note encouragement from Kate
• Join flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessions
• Access on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessions

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We’ll also be walking through The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.

Links and Resources:

• Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].
• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_pod
• Visit Laura's website

Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.