In this episode of Midlife Mud, Morgan and Chris take a look at the relationship between midlife adults and screen time. From endless social media scrolling to streaming binges and fear-driven LinkedIn usage, they share personal stories about how screens often become addictive escapes from the challenges of midlife.
Inspired by Dr. Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, the hosts explore how the constant pursuit of instant gratification through screens can create harmful addiction cycles. Morgan reflects on how social media has become a way for her to check out, while Chris opens up about using Netflix as a distraction from addressing personal challenges.
Rather than offering quick fixes, Morgan and Chris candidly discuss their ongoing efforts to navigate their own screen habits and addictions. Through humor and honesty, they reflect on the messy process of balancing digital distractions with the demands and opportunities of midlife.
If you’ve ever wondered how your screen time might be affecting your well-being, creativity, or sense of purpose, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the complexities of midlife, growth, and connection – with or without our screens.
Discover Dr. Anna Lembke's book, Dopamine Nation, here.
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