Beyond the Scroll: Building Youth-Led Digital Well-Being with Daniella Ivanir from #HalfTheStory

What if digital well-being is about more than limiting screen time — what if it’s about helping young people build real-world community?In this episode, we explore how teens themselves are reshaping the conversation around technology and mental health. Through youth-driven digital wellness curriculums, teen advisory boards, and real-world collaboration, young people are helping design healthier ways to navigate a world that never stops scrolling.We talk about why listening to teens makes a difference, how simple ideas like screen-free spaces and real-world connection are gaining momentum, and why many young people are asking for something surprisingly simple — space to unplug, reconnect, and go back to the basics.Because when we create real value instead of just another activity, young people don’t have to be convinced to participate, they show up.halfthestoryproject.orgGet your free toolkitFollow Champions for Youth on social to stay connected between episodes and explore resources shared by youth-serving leaders nationwide.InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeHave feedback or a topic you’d like us to cover? Submit your ideas at vfhy.org/podcast — we’d love to hear from you.