Breaking Free from Big Tech: Catherine Price on Reclaiming Your Life from Screens

Timestamps : 0:00 — Intro & Welcome 1:04 — Introducing Catherine Price 2:43 — Catherine's Origin Story 4:43 — Why She Wrote The Amazing Generation 8:05 — How Screen Time Harms Kids' Mental Health 8:50 — The Shocking Screen Time Stats 10:31 — You're Making Money for Big Tech 12:05 — Do Kids Feel Better Off Screens? 13:54 — Big Tech vs. The Tobacco Industry 18:37 — The Power of Nature & Real-World Play 20:40 — How to Take Back Control Without Feeling Left Out 25:56 — Shocking Poll: Teens Regret Social Media 31:17 — Where to Find Catherine Price 31:43 — Protect Your Developing Brain 32:58 — Episode Recap & Key Takeaways   Did you know the average teen spends 5–7 hours a day on screens — the same as a full-time job? In this eye-opening episode, your hosts sit down with NYT bestselling author Catherine Price (The Amazing Generation, How to Break Up With Your Phone) to expose how Big Tech companies deliberately engineer apps to keep kids hooked — and what teens can do to fight back. Catherine breaks down why even Silicon Valley CEOs ban their own kids from the platforms they build, how screen addiction compares to the tobacco industry, and simple steps teens can take to reclaim their time, their friendships, and their brains. If you're ready to scroll less and live more — this one's for you. 📖 The Amazing Generation — available now 🌐 katherineprice.com --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD