In 'The Anxious Generation', Jonathan Haidt examines the sudden decline in the mental health of adolescents starting in the early 2010s. He attributes this decline to the shift from a 'play-based childhood' to a 'phone-based childhood', highlighting mechanisms such as sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, and perfectionism that interfere with children’s social and neurological development. Haidt proposes four simple rules to address this issue: no smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, phone-free schools, and more opportunities for independence, free play, and responsibility. The book offers a clear call to action for parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments to restore a more humane childhood and end the epidemic of mental illness among youth.
In 'Digital Minimalism', Cal Newport argues that we need to be more intentional about the technologies we allow into our lives. He proposes a philosophy of digital minimalism, where individuals focus their online time on activities that strongly support their values and ignore the rest. The book highlights the negative effects of behavioral addictions created by technology, such as solitude deprivation and the fleeting nature of social media satisfaction. Newport suggests a 30-day 'digital declutter' process and other practices to help readers integrate digital minimalism into their lives, emphasizing the importance of optimizing technology use to support personal goals and values[2][3][5].
Janine Roth's "Woman, Food, and God" is a groundbreaking work exploring the complex relationship between women, their bodies, food, and spirituality. The book delves into the emotional and spiritual aspects of eating, challenging traditional dieting approaches and promoting self-acceptance. Roth encourages readers to connect with their inner wisdom and intuition to develop a healthy relationship with food, free from guilt and restriction. The book emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and body positivity, offering a path toward healing and wholeness. It has become a cornerstone text for those seeking a more mindful and intuitive approach to eating and body image.
In this episode, the amazing Jess Sepel of JSHealth passionately challenges the widespread belief that life should be a smooth ride. Instead, she gets real about navigating life’s highs + lows, how she manages to run a successful business, and why her wellness practices are non-negotiable.
Ahead, explore Jess’ commitment to top-notch quality vitamins, especially when it comes to sustainability and superior ingredients like fish oil + magnesium glycinate. Jess + Krista also discuss being female founders and how they embrace the label of "being difficult" as a good thing!
The ladies cover everything from hair health mishaps to life-changing wellness rituals and even entrepreneurial tips. Plus, get the inside scoop on Jess’ morning + evening routines, from beetroot juice to Epsom salt baths! From wellness to business, this is one for the ladies who love to do it all!
We also talk about:
- The powerful role of magnesium + why so many people are deficient
- The impact of social media on mental health + setting boundaries
- Practicing positive body image in a world full of filters + fad diets
- Balancing work-from-home life + maintaining romantic relationships
- The magic of small fish oil sources + marine collagen for health
- How setting boundaries and saying "no" can be empowering
- The importance of intuition + authenticity when following influencers
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