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827: From Screen Time to Quality Time: How to Build a Tech-Free Lifestyle

Nov 18, 2024

Erin Loechner, founder of The Opt-Out Family and author of the impactful book, shares her journey from influencer to embracing a tech-free lifestyle. She discusses the silent costs of smartphone dependency and how unplugging can enhance familial bonds. Erin offers practical tips for fostering genuine connections while navigating the digital world. Listeners will be inspired to rethink their relationship with technology and consider creating tech-free spaces to deepen their interactions.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Choosing a Tech-Free Lifestyle

04:05 • 7min

Balancing Digital and Real Life

11:10 • 9min

The Opt-Out Family: Reclaiming Connection

20:06 • 7min

Navigating Technology: Fostering Meaningful Relationships in a Digital Age

27:15 • 5min

Disconnecting for Deeper Connections

32:33 • 8min

Navigating a Tech-Free Lifestyle

40:53 • 7min

In a world where screens are practically an extension of ourselves, it’s hard to imagine life without them. From the moment we wake up to the notifications buzzing in our pockets, technology has woven itself into every facet of our daily routines. But what if there was a different way to live?

My guest today has taken a bold step back and she’s here to share how YOU can do the same. Erin Loechner, founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, made headlines by walking away from a million social media followers to embrace a low-tech lifestyle. As a former influencer, Erin’s recent journey to tech-free living is nothing short of inspiring!

Her new book, “The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t,” invites us to reconsider our relationship with technology—not just as families, but as individuals looking to reclaim our time and attention.

In our conversation, Erin shares her powerful story of transformation, the hidden costs of our smartphone dependence, and practical steps we can take to unplug and connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us. Click play if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your screen time or curious about what life could look like beyond the digital noise!

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