Offline Xpression
A podcast about fostering social media empowerment among teens, youth, and adults through the power of art. Recognizing the dual nature of social media as both enriching and potentially detrimental to mental health, host Jeff Hinderscheid, along with youth ambassador and co-host Victoria Jones aim to spark discussions that benefits self-regulation and provide alternatives to excessive social media use through artistic expression. Jeff and Victoria lead us on a journey through exploration of ways to develop a healthy relationship with social media through this podcast as an engaging medium.
Episodes
Valence Rutaisire shares how a sponsored education transformed his life after losing both parents in Uganda, and inspired his promise to return home and build a school. Today, he leads the Youth Focus Africa Foundation, running four schools for 1,500 children and a Women’s Empowerment Program that teaches beadwork, sewing, birth-control practices, and village savings to break generational poverty. He explains how chil...
Michelle Choairy joins Offline Xpression to discuss the reality of parenting a child with TBR1, an ultra-rare genetic disorder that went undiagnosed for eight years. Michelle shares strategies for navigating the "broken" special education system and stopping parents from getting "pushed around" by school districts and insurance companies. From fighting for IEPs to the decision to ban YouTube due to...
In this episode of Offline Xpression, Jeff and Victoria talk with youth mentor Antwaun Thompson (Coach T) about prioritizing character over stats. Antwaun shares his "Team Before Self" philosophy, detailing how he transformed a losing team into 5-time champions and why accountability is the ultimate game-changer for young athletes. From navigating the "me-first" culture to understanding the anxiety...
In this episode, family therapist Angela Caldwell breaks down the teen mental health crisis: social media addiction, COVID lockdowns, and parents who can't put down their phones. Victoria (14) says Instagram improved her life, but she's the exception. Why parents need to stop looking for tips and start looking in the mirror.
There's a beautiful world just waiting for YOU! Go out and seize...
Kids aren’t just online, they’re growing up there. In this episode, hosts Jeff Hinderscheid and co-host Victoria Jones talk with Coach Yana, a children’s confidence coach and founder of The Laptop Life Coach, about raising confident, emotionally intelligent kids in the digital age. From Roblox safety to emotional awareness, she’s helping parents prepare, not scare. Because confident kids become capable adults
Jeff sits down with David McKee, CEO of Another Angle Consulting, to talk about ADHD, neuroplasticity, and rewiring your brain. David shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult to turning it into a superpower, how to break any habit in 17 days, why gratitude cancels out negative emotions, and the 10-minute morning rule that changed his life. Plus, practical tips on meditation, social media detox, an...
Anil Gupta, the Love Doctor, joins Offline Xpression to share how self-forgiveness and healing old wounds can strengthen your bond with your teen, and yourself. Listen and discover how self-forgiveness can free you from guilt.
There's a beautiful world just waiting for YOU! Go out and seize the day, and retake control of your life's digital balance!
Welcome back to Offline Xpression! In this episode, host Jeff Hinderscheid talks with Natalie Lund, a world-traveled artist and Rapid Transformational Therapist. She shares how hypnosis, NLP, and self-parenting can transform your mental health. Learn practical tools to manage anxiety, grief, and digital overwhelm, and discover why following your passion and creativity is key to emotional well-being.
The...
In this episode of Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution, Kristan Swan reveals how to turn career "failures" into stepping stones for authentic living. Discover why the "paradox of choice" paralyzes young adults, how to build your "personal board of directors," and why changing your mind isn't quitting. Kristan shares practical wisdom for navigating social pressures, AI influenc...
In this episode of Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution, parenting coach and Be Kind Coaching founder MegAnne Ford shares how to transform parent–child relationships. Discover why traditional, power-based parenting often backfires and how her C.L.E.A.R. Method -Connection, Limits, Empowerment, Accountability, Recovery- helps families build stronger connections, greater patience, and lasting emotional balance at ...
In this episode of Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution, Melanie Hempe
(author of Kids’ Brains & Screens and founder of Screen Strong) dive deep into the growing problem of screen addiction among children and teens. Drawing from her personal experience raising a son who became addicted to video games, Melanie shares practical insights for parents who want to prevent and reverse screen dependency in their...
In this very special episode we welcome some of our dear friends, Rob Cullen and his amazing daughter, Vivien. This summer they had the chance to go to Africa with the Rotary & Interact club to help build a house in a small village and essentially change lives through acts of service. They had no idea that the lives that would really be changed would be their own. The Cullens give us an incredible first hand accou...
Offline Xpression welcomes Katherine Sellery! For over 20 years Katherine has been guiding parents, educators, and leaders through powerful mindset shifts that transform the way we communicate, connect, and lead. Join us as we discuss her work, work that isn’t just about quick fixes, but rather is about changing the lens through which we see ourselves and the people we care for. Whether talking about raising kids, nav...
Fall is here, and we are about to go BIG! The podcast is officially growing, and there are a lot of amazing things going on. Since we have such a loyal fan base, we want to update everyone on what's going on, what you can do to join the revolution, and how you can help us meet our mission!
Thanks for being an Xpressionist! We love our fans, and hope you are ready to see what is in store!
There'...
Season 2 is here!
In this episode, Evan Hempe from Screen Strong joins the show to talk about what it was like being a kid growing up without social media. His journey is inspiring and the conversation robust, as this young man demonstrates all the reasons why not having social media was a blessing in disguise. From well mannered and confident to articulate and ambitious, Evan is a great representation of the good that...
We welcome Mary Catherine Liscinski, a Life Coach that is certified to treat Digital Addiction! Join the discussion as we cover the successful ways to battle addiction, and how peer support and mentors play a huge role. We really enjoyed having Mary Catherine on the show to dive into the step by step process towards digital wellness as we continue down the path to regaining control of our time and attention. Mary Cath...
Jeff and Victoria check in to discuss the amazing things learned during the first year of Offline Xpression! Join the conversation as our two hosts walk down memory lane, measure growth over time, and look to the future. Algorithm manipulation tactics, vocal warm ups via podcast equipment, and the fun of Fall projects fill this special episode with a warm hearted feeling that basically says thank you to everyone who i...
Jeff welcomes Curt Linville, Author of "99 Words – Building a Better Life", a book written with the goal of providing ideas and methods for how to build trustworthy and meaningful belief systems: foundations on which to build better lives. Join us in this discussion about how love is the key to personal growth. We all know that love is powerful, and in this episode we explore how it is also a great filter, a...
Jeff and Victoria welcome Andy West from all the way from Australia! Andy is the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands, books designed to hack the dopamine reward system for energy, motivation and happiness. Join the conversation as Andy tells about how she suffered from severe chronic fatigue, cognitive decline and anhedonia depression for almost 4 years, and the battle she fought to get her life back....
Dara Erck is a seasoned global health strategist and the founder of SAM+LEO, a brand dedicated to improving teen mental health through innovative gummy vitamins. As the mother of two teen boys navigating their own mental health and learning needs, Dara brings a personal touch to her professional expertise. With a robust background in vaccine advocacy and resource mobilization, particularly through her work with the Bi...
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