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Navigating the Digital Jungle

With Sue Atkins and Friends

Episode 5: Turn Off – Tune In: The Benefits of a Digital Detox

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Navigating the Digital Jungle: Turn Off – Tune In: The Benefits of a Digital Detox
 
In this episode of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’, Sue Atkins, Tara Jones, and Angeline Corvaglia discuss strategies for healthier phone use, online safety for children, and the benefits of digital detox.
 
They share practical advice for parents on managing their own screen time, setting realistic technology boundaries, and encouraging family activities that don’t involve screens.
 
The episode also explores the importance of reflection on phone use, tackling problematic screen habits, and maintaining healthy engagement with technology. The show concludes with listener questions about digital detox and offers simple, effective tips for achieving a balanced digital lifestyle.
 
About our guest:

Dr Rekha Chaudhari is an Indian entrepreneur and wellness advocate, known for founding World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) to promote disconnection from digital devices. As Global Wellness Ambassador for India, she champions holistic health and wellness.  She also founded the Online Wellness Academy, integrating traditional Indian therapies with modern practices. Rekha’s contributions to community health have earned her numerous accolades and recognition.

 
Useful timings:
 
00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle
01:07 Tara Jones on Phone Use in Schools
04:16 Angeline Corvaglia on AI and Online Safety
05:28 Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Detox
06:36 Practical Steps for Reducing Screen Time
09:42 Balancing Technology and Outdoor Activities
17:59 Parental Reflections on Phone Use
22:13 The Impact of a Five-Day Digital Detox
22:53 Parental Screen Time Awareness
24:02 Strategies for Reducing Screen Time
25:12 Family Change Segment: Screen-Free Hour
27:44 Listener Questions on Digital Detox
31:12 Weekly Quick Tips for Digital Detox
34:50 World Digital Detox Day: An Overview
35:51 Interview with Dr. Rekha Chowdhury
41:17 Final Thoughts and Listener Feedback
 
 
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Thank you to our global digital wellness partners World Digital Detox Day. 

The ‘World Digital Detox Day’ initiative was set up by Zep Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organisation on a mission to empower wellness worldwide. The foundation strongly believes in setting healthy guidelines and boundaries for society’s relationship with technology. By starting this education from an early age, they aimed to prevent the development of ”digital dementia” and preserve essential elements of human interaction and well-being in an era dominated by technology.