LOOK UP – Breaking Free from Digital Overuse with Jennie Ketcham Crooks

Welcome to another enriching episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations! Today, we’re diving into the impact of digital overuse on our mental health and relationships. Our guest, Jennie Ketcham Crooks, is a licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist, and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. As the founder of West Coast Anxiety Clinic and a guest lecturer at Harvard, Jennie brings a wealth of expertise on how our screen time habits affect our well-being. Jennie shares practical insights on:How digital overuse affects our mental health and interpersonal relationshipsThe concept of psychological flexibility and how it shapes our digital habitsThe hidden effects of excessive screen time that often go unnoticedHow digital minimalism sparks creativity and fosters real-world connectionsMyths about technology use and the truths that can set us freeA 30-day challenge to reset digital habits and regain control over our livesSmall, actionable steps to reduce screen time without feeling disconnectedHow parents can model healthy digital habits for children Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Digital Overuse and Mental Health 12:02 Personal Reflections on Mistakes and Growth 23:57 The Journey from Adult Industry to Therapy 36:04 Understanding Digital Overuse and Its Impact 48:04 Psychological Flexibility and Digital Habits 37:38 The Role of Mindfulness in Mental Health 40:51 Creativity and Behavioral Change 52:58 Delegating Tasks for Creative Freedom 58:00 The 30-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge Jennie’s insights will inspire you to create intentional digital boundaries and reclaim joy beyond the screen. If you’ve ever felt drained, distracted, or disconnected because of your digital habits, this episode is for you! Where to Find Jennie Ketcham Crooks: 📖 Book: LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism 🌎 Website: westcoastanxiety.com Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit. Remember to LOOK UP, stay present, and embrace the beauty of real life! CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠  More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠  All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better.