Digital Nutrition: How to Use Tech Without Letting It Control Your Mind | Jocelyn Brewer

This episode explores the growing influence of smartphones, social media algorithms, and artificial intelligence on our mental health and relationships. Psychologist Jocelyn Brewer introduces the concept of Digital Nutrition, encouraging people to become more intentional about their technology use. Dr Ron Ehrlich and Jocelyn discuss how dopamine-driven design keeps users hooked, why algorithms prioritize attention over wellbeing, and how AI tools are increasingly being used for emotional support. They also examine risks for young people, including early exposure to social media and online content, and the importance of digital literacy for both parents and children. The conversation ultimately focuses on practical ways individuals can take control of their digital habits - using tools, boundaries, and awareness to create a healthier relationship with technology.   ◉ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:    𝗝𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 is a psychologist, speaker, and leading voice in 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. She is best known for coining the concept of 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, which helps people understand how their technology use affects mental health, productivity, and relationships. Her work focuses on helping individuals, families, schools, and organizations develop healthier relationships with technology by using it 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. She is also a frequent media commentator on screen time, smartphone habits, and the psychological impacts of social media and AI. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲:https://www.digitalnutrition.com.au 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynbrewer/ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺:https://www.instagram.com/digitalnutrition 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁: Digital Nutrition – balancing technology use for mental health and wellbeing.   ◉ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 ✔️What Digital Nutrition means and why it matters✔️How social media algorithms are designed to capture attention✔️Why smartphones trigger dopamine-driven habits✔️The psychological effects of constant screen exposure✔️How AI chatbots are increasingly used for emotional support✔️Why human connection is still essential for mental wellbeing✔️The importance of digital literacy in the age of AI✔️Practical strategies to build healthier tech habits   ✍️ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 Explore More Health & Wellness Solutions: Visit Dr. Ron Ehrlich’s Website: https://drronehrlich.com/ Podcast Archives, Q&As, and Expert Resources   📱 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗿｡ 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗵𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵      🌐 Website: (drronehrlich.com)      📘 Facebook: (facebook.com/Doctor.Ron.Ehrlich)      📸 Instagram: (@drronehrlich)      🐦 Twitter: (/doctor.ron.ehrlich)      📶 LinkedIn: (/dr-ron-ehrlich/)      ▶️ YouTube: (@doctorronehrlich)      🎥 TikTok: (@drronehrlich)      🎧 Spotify: (https://shorturl.at/JqK9h)      💽 Omny: (https://omny.fm/shows/unstress-with-dr-ron-ehrlich)   📗 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝘈 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 ◐ Australia (https://amzn.to/3Ug4iCK) ◐ US (https://amzn.to/3Nlx3vR) ◐ UK (https://amzn.to/3WgPUMx)   🔒 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ◑ Join Here (https://bit.ly/3epjFcO) ◑ More Info (https://bit.ly/3RIubcN)   🎧 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀: ❏ Apple Podcasts: (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unstress-with-dr-ron-ehrlich/id13337959190) ❏ All Episodes: ( https://drronehrlich.com/podcasts/)   👉 Join the 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 community and transform stress into strength. Access expert-led courses, curated podcasts, live Q&As, and more. Visit unstresshealth.com to start your journey today.  🎧 Listen, reflect, and share this episode with someone who may be struggling.   Join the Unstress Health Community: https://unstresshealth.com/join-membership/   𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: This podcast provides general information and discussion about medicine, health and related subjects. This content is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice or as a substitute for care by a qualified medical practitioner. If you or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experiences and conclusions.    #DigitalNutrition #DigitalWellbeing #ScreenTime #MentalHealth #TechAddiction #AIandMentalHealth #HealthyTechnology #UnstressHealth #DrRonEhrlich #DigitalDetoxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.