27. Creating Sacred Time and Space - Prioritizing Relationships Over Screen Time with Aro Co-Founder Joey Odom

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Have you ever found yourself missing out on life's precious moments because you were glued to your phone? In this compelling episode of A Heart that Beats for Home, we welcome Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, who shares a deeply personal story about missing his son's first soccer goal due to phone distraction. Together, we examine the profound impact that technology has on family dynamics and the urgent need to be present in our children's lives. Joey's journey from that pivotal moment to co-founding Aro offers valuable lessons for all of us struggling to balance technology use with meaningful family interactions.We also delve into the critical role parents play in modeling healthy phone habits for their children. Joey and I discuss the irony of parents' frustrations when their children mirror their own poor phone behaviors. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility in setting a positive example. Joey introduces Aro, an innovative platform designed to help families manage their phone use more mindfully. With practical insights and relatable stories, we emphasize the importance of creating new habits to reclaim control over our technology use without inducing guilt.In our discussion, we emphasize the transformative potential of reshaping our phone habits on relationships with our spouses, teenagers, and ourselves. By prioritizing relationships over screen time, we can foster genuine interactions and build stronger family bonds. Joey shares actionable steps like setting "sacred times" and "sacred places" to eliminate technology distractions and enhance family connections. The episode concludes with a powerful message: adopting a "stop at nothing" mindset to persevere through challenges and make meaningful changes in our family dynamics. Listen in for an episode filled with heartfelt insights and practical advice that could change the way you and your family interact with technology.Follow Joey and the Aro family on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/goaronow?igsh=Y2thZGg5b3U2YmJ0Aro Blog: https://www.goaro.com/aro-the-blogAro Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aro-podcast/id1665937884Get your Aro Box here: https://www.goaro.com/membershipStarting in August you can access the benefits of Aro from the App alone.  Stay tuned for more details. JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/