I recorded this episode during a quiet retreat where I finally had space to slow down, unplug, and listen. And it reminded me just how much noise we’ve come to accept from our screens. If you’ve been feeling scattered, edgy, or just not fully present in your own life, this is your reset moment. These five everyday screen habits might seem small, but they quietly train your brain to live distracted. And when that becomes your norm, it’s nearly impossible to experience a clear mind or focused, Spirit-led day. In this episode, I’m sharing practical shifts that can help you take your attention back -- one small habit at a time. What you’ll hear in this episode: • How constant notifications quietly train your brain to live distracted • Why your bedtime scroll is wrecking your sleep and focus • A fresh reminder that self-control is not optional, it’s spiritual Resources & Next Steps: Ready to start tracking your progress and building habits that actually stick? Download your free digital wellness habit tracker now and start small, stay consistent, and celebrate your wins. 👉Habit Tracker Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Would you take a minute to leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Is Your Attention Being Stolen or Given Away?  If you’ve been walking with me since those first few episodes, then you’ve already taken some bold, intentional steps in your digital life. You’ve started noticing the invisible pull of distraction. You’ve built awareness. You’ve faced the hard truths. Today we’re going even deeper because it’s not just your time that’s being stolen. It’s your focus. Your peace. Your presence. And the tough truth is... we’re not just victims. We’re volunteers. Every scroll, every swipe, every buzz we chase, it’s not just happening to us. It’s a pattern we’re participating in. But don’t worry I’m here to help you take it back. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: Why your attention is more valuable than your money (and who’s profiting from it) The hidden link between spiritual warfare and digital distraction What Scripture teaches us about focused pursuit Four surprising culprits that are secretly draining your attention Eight practical habits to rebuild your focus muscle this week And the powerful payoff of reclaiming your attention This one gets real. But I promise it’s worth it because once you understand the cost of distraction, you’ll never look at your phone the same way again. 🎧 Hit play and let’s press into what matters most. Resources & Next Steps: 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Let's Connect! Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Please follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #DigitalWellness #DigitallyDistracted  

Dopamine, Distraction, and the Quiet Voice of God Is your phone running your day... or is dopamine? This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the chemical that's silently driving your screen habits and showing you how to take back control. Dopamine isn’t just the “feel-good” chemical, it’s the reason you can’t stop checking your phone, chasing likes, or refreshing your inbox when you’re supposed to be focusing or praying. But this isn't just about science it’s about your soul. We’ll walk through how our brains were wired for survival but are now stuck in “dopamine abundance,” how that messes with your ability to feel joy in everyday moments, and most importantly, how this impacts your relationship with God. We talk about the spiritual cost of distraction and how to reclaim your attention as an act of worship. If your brain feels foggy, your spirit feels noisy, and your screen time feels out of control, you’re not alone and there is a simple, practical next step you can take today. 🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore: What dopamine actually is and how it fuels your screen habits The seesaw or teeter-totter effect: why you crash after every scroll How big dopamine spikes make real life feel boring Why distraction isn’t just a productivity issue, it’s a spiritual one The Bible story that changed how I think about silence Simple ways to start a dopamine fast to reset your brain and renew your attention You’re living in a world that’s built to hijack your brain. But you can take it back, one small step at a time. Resources & Next Steps: Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #DigitalWellness #DopamineDetox

You open your phone to check one news headline… and before you know it, you're three disasters deep, your chest is tight, your mood’s wrecked, and you’re wondering why you feel so heavy and anxious all the time. That’s doomscrolling. And it’s not just a bad habit, it’s a brain trap. In this episode, we’re breaking down why you keep reaching for bad news even when it leaves you drained, how it affects your mental and physical health, and what to do about it. You’ll get real, science-backed tools (no fluff) to shift your habits and start living from a place of peace - not panic. What you’ll learn: The scary reason your brain loves bad news (and how to interrupt the cycle) What the “quicksand effect” is and why it explains your screen-time spiral Signs that doomscrolling is wrecking your sleep, mood, and even your body 3 powerful strategies to break free without needing more willpower How to gently help someone you love who’s caught in the scroll A better way to stay informed without losing your peace 🎧 This isn’t about ignoring the world’s problems. It’s about refusing to be consumed by them. Choose one strategy, try it this week, and notice the shift. You don’t have to stay stuck in the scroll. Resources & Next Steps: Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Ever wondered what your screen time is actually feeding you? If you’re struggling with screen addiction, reaching for your phone without thinking, or feeling mentally drained after hours of scrolling, the problem might be what’s on your digital plate. We talk a lot about carbs, calories, and cutting back on sugar...but when’s the last time you stopped to ask: What’s on my digital plate? This episode will help you reframe your screen habits using a powerful (and surprisingly relatable) metaphor: your digital diet. Because just like food fuels your body, what you consume online fuels your brain and your spiritual life too. If you’ve been feeling mentally bloated, spiritually drained, or caught in the cycle of scroll-regret, this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through a super practical “digital plate” framework that breaks your screen time into meals, snacks, and junk food, plus give you the tools to bring balance back to your mental menu. And don’t worry this isn’t about cutting screens cold turkey. This is about simple, brain-healthy habits that actually nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Let’s reset what we’re feeding our brains, one scroll at a time. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why your “digital diet” might be the hidden root of screen addiction The 3 types of digital content: main meals, snacks, and junk food The spiritual cost of constant digital consumption 3 simple ways to portion-control your screen time this week Why breaking screen addiction starts with what’s on your digital plate, not your willpower Resources & Next Steps: 🍽️ Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners 👉 Table Talk Guide 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

You’ve tried habit tracking with apps, journals, perfectly designed sheets, but two weeks in, you’re back to scrolling in bed at 6 am. What went wrong? It’s not willpower. You’re missing the brain science behind habit tracking and how to use a tracker during each phase of habit formation so it sticks for good. In this episode, I walk you through why most habit trackers fail, what really makes a tracker powerful, and how to lean into different phases of habit formation so your digital wellness habits become lasting, not just pretty checkmarks. I also share 5 science‑based strategies to make your tracker actually work, how to design your tracking system, and tips to troubleshoot when things feel boring or you miss days. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to use your habit tracker as a tool for transformation, not as a guilt trip or a decoration. Plus, I built a faith‑centered tracker just for you. 👇Grab the free tracker and let's go. Resources & Next Steps: Ready to start tracking your progress and building habits that actually stick? Download your free digital wellness habit tracker now and start small, stay consistent, and celebrate your wins. 👉Habit Tracker Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Would you take a minute to leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

You’ve heard it. Maybe even said it. “It takes 21 days to build a habit.” But what if that catchy little phrase is doing more harm than good? In today’s episode, I’m busting one of the most popular (and damaging) myths about habit formation and replacing it with real, research-backed truth. Spoiler: 21 days is not the magic number. Before I became a habit coach, I believed it too. I repeated it. I even built goals around it. But then I hit day 22... and felt exactly the same. Sound familiar? Whether you’ve tried to cut back on nighttime scrolling, stay off your phone in the morning, or be more present with your family, you might be feeling frustrated and discouraged. But friend, nothing is wrong with you. The timeline was wrong. In this episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the science of habit change (yes, actual neuroscience), share the sneaky origin story behind the 21-day myth, and show you how to reset your expectations so you can finally start making changes that stick, especially when it comes to your screen habits. We’re going deep on: The real history behind the 21-day habit myth (and why it spread like wildfire) What current neuroscience says about habit timelines (hint: it’s longer than 3 weeks) Why digital habits are some of the hardest to change and how dopamine, algorithms, and “variable rewards” keep us stuck The spiritual danger of expecting quick results from slow-growth transformation How to align your habit change with God’s timing instead of hustle culture The three steps to move forward: grace, one small habit, and tracking progress If you’ve been beating yourself up for not “getting it together” after a few weeks, this episode will breathe fresh grace into your journey. I even created a free printable Habit Tracker to help you see your progress, build momentum, and stay connected to your "why.  You don't need a quick fix. You need a faithful next step. 👇Grab the free tracker and let's go. Resources & Next Steps: Ready to start tracking your progress and building habits that actually stick? Download your free digital wellness habit tracker now and start small, stay consistent, and celebrate your wins. 👉Habit Tracker Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Would you take a minute to leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Let’s just say it  -  you’ve probably taken your phone into the bathroom. 🙈 (We likely all have. Some of us even scroll through Scripture in there.) But it’s not just a weird little habit. It’s a window into what’s happening in your brain, your identity, and even your heart. In this episode, I’m unpacking why it’s so hard to leave your phone in another room and how this small, everyday behaviour quietly fuels digital distraction and soul disconnection. We'll talk dopamine, FOMO, digital identity, and how your phone might be trying to play the role of saviour in your life (ouch, I know). More importantly, I’ll walk you through 3 simple ways to retrain your brain so you can start leaving your phone behind… on purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why carrying your phone everywhere is more than just a habit The brain science behind FOMO and dopamine-driven distractions What research says about your phone as part of your identity 3 simple ways to start separating from your phone (no shame involved) A faith-based reminder of who really holds your attention and your heart If you’re craving more peace, presence, and freedom in your day, this is a small but powerful place to start. Resources & Next Steps: 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here:👉https://julianneaugust.com/brick Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️I would be so grateful if you followed the podcast and took a minute to leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Ever feel like you just can’t stop scrolling… but can’t explain why? It’s not just your willpower failing. In this episode, I unpack the sneaky brain science behind why you keep reaching for your phone and why social media was designed to keep you stuck in “seeking mode” with no satisfying end in sight. Your brain was wired for endings… and social media was built to never give you one. There’s no bottom to the feed. You scroll. Refresh. More shows up. It feels like you can’t stop.  We’ll talk about the “unfinished business” effect, the endless feed trap, and the real reason scrolling leaves you anxious, restless, and a little mad at yourself. More importantly? I’m giving you 5 practical strategies to break the loop and give your brain what it actually craves: a clear “I’m done” moment. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why your brain struggles to stop scrolling How to spot a “habit loop” and interrupt it 5 small but powerful ways to reclaim control Why adding a little friction might be your secret weapon to stop scrolling Resources & Next Steps: Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️I would be so grateful if you followed the podcast and took a minute to leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

This episode is part two of last week’s conversation where we looked at scripture-shaped prayers to calm a distracted mind. But these new verses? They go deeper. In our always-on culture, it's easy to stay busy and digitally distracted enough that we never face what's really going on in our hearts. We scroll to avoid, consume content to numb out, and sometimes stay digitally busy to prevent difficult conversations with God. These next four scripture prayers aren’t just for quieting your thoughts. They’re for the days when you feel spiritually dry, battle-weary, or stuck. They walk you through a process of healing: from soul-searching, to battling mental lies, to surrender, and finally... rest. In this episode, you’ll discover: A prayer from Psalm 139 that invites God to gently examine your inner life How 2 Corinthians 10:5 equips you to fight anxious thoughts and comparison What Philippians 4 really teaches us about surrendering anxiety Why Psalm 23 is more than comfort, it’s a call to true rest These are truth-filled prayers straight from God’s Word meant to reset your focus, renew your spirit, and restore peace where it’s been chipped away. Whether you're running on empty, tired of fighting for clarity, or just craving something deeper than quiet time as usual… this episode will meet you there. Resources & Next Steps: Free guide to praying Scripture & the Psalms 👉  📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

What do you pray when your mind won’t settle? When your brain is buzzing and your soul feels scattered, you don’t need another digital wellness hack. You need peace. Real peace. And that starts with scripture-shaped prayers. In this episode, I’m walking you through 4 powerful scripture prayers that help anchor your mind when you feel distracted, overwhelmed, or spiritually foggy. These aren’t magic formulas, they’re biblical truth you can pray when your thoughts are all over the place. Get ready to reset your focus and reconnect with the peace of God, one verse at a time. What you'll learn: 4 powerful scripture prayers to calm a scattered mind How to pray the Bible when you can’t focus What Isaiah 26:3 really means for your mental peace A simple filter for your thought life from Philippians 4:8 How to release control with Psalm 46:10 Why Proverbs 3:5–6 is your go-to when you feel stuck or confused Resources & Next Steps: Free guide to praying Scripture & the Psalms 👉  📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Ever feel like you’re dating five needy people at once… except they’re named Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Pinterest? Yeah. No wonder you’re exhausted. In this episode, I share a surprisingly fun way to break your compulsive “open-close-open-close” scrolling habit called Social Media Speed Dating. It’s not about quitting everything cold turkey, it’s about finding the one social media app that’s actually worth your time, attention, and spiritual energy. You’ll learn: Why hopping between platforms creates a mental hangover called attention residue The social media habit loop that keeps you coming back for “just one more scroll” The 7-Day Single Platform Challenge to reset your habits and restore your peace Three simple rules to evaluate which platforms deserve your attention How to break up with apps that drain you If you’ve ever wanted a lighter, saner relationship with your phone, this is your permission slip to stop playing the field and finally commit to something better. Resources & Next Steps: 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Ever wish you could just raise your hand mid-podcast and ask, “Wait, but what about…?” That’s exactly what we’re doing today. For the first time on Overcome Digital Distraction, I’m answering listener questions, the ones you’ve been emailing, DMing, and quietly wondering about. We’re getting real about: 1. Using social media without feeling drained or distractedSpoiler: the key boundary happens before you even open the app. 2. Why your mind feels constantly “on” — even during prayer or Bible readingHint: your brain’s been trained for constant novelty. But you can re-train it for stillness. 3. Breaking free from screen time guiltBecause Jesus never measures your faithfulness by your weekly screen report. This episode is part heart-to-heart, part practical strategy session, plus a little truth talk about grace vs. guilt that might just change the way you see your screen habits forever. So grab your coffee (or your earbuds for a walk) and join me for this honest, encouraging conversation. Resources & Next Steps: Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz 🍽️ Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners 👉 Table Talk Guide 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!  

Ever sat down for dinner and realized… no one’s actually there? The forks are clinking, the plates are being passed but eyes are glued to screens, minds are miles away, and conversation is replaced with the dreaded “Fine.” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my simple Five-Step Dinner Table Reset, a framework to help you reclaim mealtimes as sacred space for connection, conversation, and even spiritual formation. We’ll cover why screens at dinner matter more than we think, how gratitude and intentional questions can transform conversation in minutes, and what to do when your family resists or rolls their eyes at “phone-free” time. Because silence can feel awkward when you’re first trying screen-free meals, I’m giving you a tool to make it easy: Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners. This free printable guide is packed with thoughtful, funny, faith-filled, and memory-making prompts to keep conversation flowing. You’ll get: Everyday check-ins to ease into connection without pressure Deeper curiosity questions that spark meaningful dialogue Faith & character prompts to help your family reflect on kindness, courage, and God’s presence Silly & creative questions for lighthearted fun (yes, even “If we had a pet dinosaur, what would we name it?”) Family & memory builders to strengthen connection through shared stories Use them nightly or whenever your family needs a little help warming up. Keep them on the table, let the kids pick a question, and watch your table come alive again. I think you're going to enjoy this one! Resources & Next Steps: 🍽️ Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners 👉 Table Talk Guide 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

How often do your phone notifications pull you away from what matters most? You’re mid-conversation, mid-prayer, or finally making progress on a project—then ping. Just like that, your peace evaporates, your body tenses, and your brain shifts into reactive mode. It happens dozens of times a day. In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to turn off notifications that don’t deserve your attention, without missing the ones that do. We’ll talk about what digital distraction is doing to your nervous system, your brain, and your soul and how you can start healing your focus one small reset at a time. You’ll walk away with a simple Notification Audit you can do in less than 10 minutes. Whether you're drowning in digital overload or just need a reset, these five steps will help you turn off notifications that interrupt your day and steal your focus. This isn't about being unreachable—it's about being intentional. It's time to silence notifications that pull you out of the moment and into stress. What You’ll Learn: Why constant alerts trigger your stress response even if you don’t check them A simple Notification Audit to clarify what deserves your attention 5 practical ways to turn off notifications and protect your peace How to reduce digital overload and restore your focus Why most alerts aren’t urgent and how to train your brain to stop reacting What Scripture says about focus, presence, and guarding your attention Resources & Next Steps: 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitalWellness #TurnOffNotifications

Ever feel physically tired but mentally wired when your head hits the pillow? You’re not crazy—and it’s not just stress.  It’s probably blue light. Yep. The invisible kind glowing from your phone, your TV, even your overhead lights is hijacking your brain’s ability to rest. It suppresses melatonin, confuses your circadian rhythm, and leaves you wide awake at midnight wondering what’s wrong with you. In this episode I break down exactly how blue light affects your sleep and your spiritual clarity. This one’s a blend of neuroscience and Scripture, because understanding how your brain works is powerful, but it’s even more powerful when paired with God’s design for rest. You were created for deep, healing, God-designed sleep.  Inside the episode, I share: What blue light actually does to your brain Why it’s not enough to just “put your phone down” A 4-step evening routine that changed my sleep (and mornings) The spiritual cost of chronic sleep deprivation (this one hit me hard) If you’re ready to stop waking up groggy and start reclaiming the rhythms God designed for your restoration, I think this one will really speak to you. And if you’re up for it—I’ve got a 7-day Blue Light Sleep Challenge inside that’ll help you test this for yourself (and feel the difference fast). Your well-rested, more focused, more peaceful future self will thank you. Resources & Next Steps: 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitalWellness #OvercomeDigitalDistraction

In this episode, we flip the script on boredom—and reveal why it might just be the secret weapon you’ve been missing when it comes to breaking bad digital habits. Sounds too simple? Maybe. But that “I’m bored” feeling isn’t random —it’s a signal. A quiet nudge from your brain and your soul that you’re overdue for something deeper than distraction. Most of us treat boredom like a problem to fix. We fill the gap with noise, scrolling, or multitasking. But what if that gap is actually the gateway to being fully present, more focused, more peaceful, and more spiritually grounded? We're diving into: Why boredom feels unbearable—and what it’s really trying to tell you The habit loop that boredom triggers (and how to change it) How stillness, silence, and Scripture reveal a better way forward Practical ways to respond differently If you’re tired of numbing out every free minute and ready for more clarity, calm, and connection —this one’s for you. Resources & Next Steps: Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitalWellness #OvercomeDigitalDistraction

Summer’s here! BBQs, iced coffee, slower mornings...and maybe a few too many hours lost to screens. If you've caught yourself scrolling through dinner, binging Netflix instead of resting, or reaching for your phone before your Bible, you’re likely not the only one! In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and take a summer screen reset. Not a full detox. Not a five-step overhaul. Just one intentional shift to help you restore peace and presence this summer. You’ll walk away with 3 powerful coaching questions to identify your most life-giving next step, simple habit reset ideas, and a dose of biblical encouragement to “choose life” in your digital habits. Let’s make this the summer something shifts. What you’ll learn: Why summer is the perfect season to pause and reset 3 coaching questions to help you identify your ONE screen habit to change How small changes create big ripple effects in your digital wellness Practical habit ideas to reduce screen time  A biblical encouragement to "choose life" in how you use your attention How to design your environment so good habits stick My personal summer screen reset (and how you can join me!) Resources: Episode 5: How Grayscale Transformed My Phone Habits 👉 Download your guide Episode 4: The Power of Your First Hour: One Habit That Can Transform Your Morning 👉 Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!

Ever caught yourself opening your phone… closing it… and reopening it 10 seconds later? Yup. Been there. Done that. Probably did it this morning. 🙋‍♀️ If you’ve been wondering how to stop checking your phone all day long without even realizing it, this episode is for you. We’re getting soul-level honest about that reflexive reach and what to do instead. Because the constant checking? It’s not a moral failure. It’s a habit loop. And the same brain that learned it… can unlearn it. You’ll discover how to interrupt the pattern without guilt, get curious about what your heart’s really seeking, and retrain your brain with grace and truth. We’re talking dopamine, Jesus, and practical steps you can actually take in the middle of your day (without throwing your phone in a drawer). This one is tender, practical, and might just be your new favourite. Let’s break the habit loop. What you’ll learn: Why phone checking becomes a habit loop 3 small, faith-filled steps to interrupt the urge How to spot the cue and disrupt your default Why your brain isn’t bad, it’s just looking for relief Soul-filling swaps that actually satisfy What Jesus offers that scrolling never can How to stop checking your phone in a way that’s sustainable and Spirit-led Resources & Next Steps: 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitalWellness #OvercomeDigitalDistraction

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the relational ripple effect of digital distraction and how our habits aren’t just personal… they’re contagious. Whether you’ve been called out for scrolling mid-convo or you’ve sat across from someone glued to their screen while you’re pouring your heart out, you know the tension I’m talking about. The truth? Most of us are living by unspoken digital agreements that are quietly normalizing disconnection. And unless we talk about them, they’re not going anywhere. But there’s hope. Research, Scripture, and a whole lot of real-life stories show us that healthier, more connected relationships are totally possible. You just need the right conversations and a few practical tools to get there. What You’ll Learn: The silent cultural “agreements” that normalize being half-present How screen habits are shaped within our relationships, not just individually Research that will totally change how you think about boundaries (seriously, 79% of couples never talk about them!) The 3-question self-inventory to identify where your relationships may be enabling distraction Grace-filled conversation starters for spouses, kids, friends, and coworkers Creative ways to create screen-free rhythms that rebuild connection and presence Why “sharpening each other” (Proverbs 27:17) sometimes means calling out the phone habit - with love If you've ever wished your home, marriage, or friendships felt more present, more joyful, more real and screen free, this episode is for you. Resources & Next Steps: Episode 2: The 8 Forms of Digital Denial 👉 How Distraction Steals Your Focus & Your First Step to Reduce Screen Time 🔲 Get Brick: A Digital Wellness Device to Help You Overcome Digital Distraction. You just tap your iPhone to it, and it activates a custom focus mode you’ve already designed. Tempting apps? Blocked. Helpful ones? Still accessible. Want to learn more or try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com📱 Instagram: @julianne.august📘 Facebook: Julianne August  🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it!