#31: Digital Detox For Real Life: How Families Reclaim Calm From Screen Overload with Alicia Collette

A child hands you your phone and suddenly you realize it is not just a tool, it is part of how your family sees you. That moment sits at the center of my conversation with Alicia, a mental health professional and digital detox coach with 14+ years of experience helping families rebuild peace and connection. We talk about the quiet “slow drip” of screens and notifications into everyday life, and why so many homes feel full on paper but restless in the soul.We get practical about what’s happening in kids’ brains and bodies when screen time ramps up. Alicia explains how constant stimulation and dopamine loops can make the transition off a screen feel like a withdrawal, showing up as meltdowns, irritability, and poor emotional regulation. We also name what often gets missed: kids don’t just learn from what we allow them to watch, they learn from how we, as parents, use our own devices. If we want calmer kids, we have to start by reclaiming our attention.From there, we shift into real solutions that work in real life: device-free dinners, quiet mornings, reducing notifications, building “anchors” in your day, and setting boundaries with work messages without living in the apology and explanation cycle. We also go deeper into stillness, faith, and identity, because a meaningful life requires space to listen, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.If you’re ready to make a small change that creates a big ripple, press play, then share this with a parent who needs hope. Subscribe to Be Still and Live and leave a review so more families can find this path back to calm.Connect with Alicia: Instagram New here? Start with episodes 1-3: “Take Back Your Life”, "From Hustle to Healing",  and “5 to Thrive.” *Start Fog to Freedom Here*Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsIf this conversation brings you a breath of calm, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find their own rhythm to thrive. Your feedback helps me reach more people who need this message too.It’s easy - just click here, scroll to the bottom, tap those five stars, and hit “Write a Review.” I’d love to know what resonated most with you in this episode!And don’t forget to hit that follow button if you haven’t already! There’s plenty more coming your way - practical tips, inspiring stories, and tools to help you live a life you love. You won’t want to miss out!Let's Connect on Instagramsileocoaching.comFree Guided Fog to Freedom Meditation ...