219 - The Hidden Costs of Screen Addiction and How to Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Michael Eiden

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Dr. Mike Eiden is one of the youngest certified Co-Leaders in the Mankind Project, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. With over a decade of experience in addiction and trauma treatment, Mike specializes in process addictions like screen and sex addiction, complex trauma, and relational healing. He recently defended his doctoral dissertation on helping parents address compulsive screen use in children.🔷 Episode Highlights & Takeaways:✅ Why kids (and adults) who grew up with screens often lack the distress tolerance and social skills needed for healthy relationships. ✅ How to spot early warning signs of harmful screen use in yourself, your kids, or your partner — before it escalates to a crisis. ✅ The non-negotiables every parent should enforce around kids’ screen use, like no screens in bedrooms or during the first and last hour of the day. ✅ How to talk to a partner about their screen habits in a compassionate way that strengthens your relationship rather than creating conflict. ✅ Simple self-checks, family experiments, and environmental changes you can use right now to begin healing your relationship with technology.📄 Resources & Mentions:Internet Addiction Test by Kimberly Young (recommended for self-assessment)Screen Time calculator on most smartphones for a weekly auditBooks and research mentioned: Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, Celeste Headlee’s work on boredom, and insights from the Mankind ProjectFollow Dr. Michael Eiden’s work and stay connected with the Mankind Project community Hearing the call? We're here. https://mkpusa.org BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show