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In this podcast, our founder Kat shares how teaching during the pandemic exposed the impact of screens and social media on teen mental health. After hearing directly from students that they needed help, she left her job to start dis/connect and create screen-free spaces for real connection. She’s joined by psychologist Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross to discuss how we can build healthier relationships with technology.
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In this conversation, our founder, Kat, discusses the critical need for digital detox in education, the impact of AI on teaching, and the importance of fostering competencies over mere content knowledge. The episode explores the challenges posed by technology in classrooms, the necessity for harm reduction strategies, and the dark side of social media.