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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 22 MIN

81 // Stop Letting Your Phone Control Your Brain & Dys-regulate Your Nervous System (Do This Instead)

from Optimise · host Sophie Kate

Your phone can either support your nervous system… or completely dysregulate it.In this episode, I’m breaking down how your phone is designed to keep you hooked, why it leaves you feeling overstimulated, and how to change it.Because the goal isn’t to get rid of your phone, for most of us, we need them!! but we CAN set them up in a way that actually supports your health, focus, & sleep.I’m sharing the exact changes I’ve made that have helped me feel calmer, more present, and less distracted throughout the day.✨ In this episode: Why your phone feels so addictive  How it impacts your nervous system  Simple ways to reduce overstimulation  How to set your phone up to support your health Small changes make a big difference!!! If you’re ready to feel calmer, more energised, and actually in control of your habits - this is exactly what we work on inside my 1:1 coaching, enquire here Download Opal here🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩  Connect with me:IG: @iamsophiekateEnquire about health coaching here🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩 🪩 If you loved this ep + are enjoying the pod - please make sure to follow so you don’t miss out on any of the delicious episodes coming up 😍⚡️ If you feel called - share to your IG stories & tag @iamsophiekate🌞 AND, it would mean the absolute world if you rated & reviewed, I love any feedback + want to make this better for all of you trusting me in your earholes!

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Your phone can either support your nervous system… or completely dysregulate it. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your phone is designed to keep you hooked, why it leaves you feeling overstimulated, and how to change it. Because the goal isn’t to get rid of your phone, for most of us, we need them!! but we CAN set them up in a way that actually supports your health, focus, & sleep. I’m sharing the exact changes I’ve made that have helped me feel calmer, more present, and less distra...

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