This is my very first interview episode, and I'm so excited to be talking with Shayna Strauss. Shayna is a former naturopathic doctor turned coach who helps moms reclaim their sense of self. She also created a program called Digital Detox for Moms, which is what we're diving into today.
But this isn't one of those conversations about shame or trying to be perfect with your phone. It's about attention, presence, and how to actually live more aligned with what we care about, especially as moms trying to navigate a digital world that's literally designed to keep us distracted.
What we're talking about:
Why our phone use isn't a personal failure (and why that perspective matters so much)
The neurochemical reality of dopamine, distraction, and why we feel so depleted
What a 30-day digital reset can actually look like and what tends to shift afterward
Simple, doable practices for making space and getting your time back
How our screen habits are shaping our kids' digital future
The surprising power of mind-wandering, boredom, and leaving your phone at home
If you've been feeling pulled in a hundred directions or just tired of that constant tug to check your phone, I think this one will feel both practical and grounding.
Resources from this Episode:
Shayna Strauss: Digital Detox for Mothers
Books: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price, Rest Play Grow by Deborah MacNamara
Tech: Freedom App, Newsfeed Eradicator Plugin
