Ep #175: The Doom Scroll Spiral: Why You Can't Put the Phone Down at Night (And What to Do Instead) episode artwork

EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 32 MIN

Ep #175: The Doom Scroll Spiral: Why You Can't Put the Phone Down at Night (And What to Do Instead)

from Balanced Working Moms Podcast - ADHD, Productivity, and Time Management

Summary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on when you can't put your phone down at night, and why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to this.What you'll learn:Why your brain is practically starving for dopamine by the time night rolls aroundWhy your environment might be more to blame than you areSimple ways to make your phone harder to reach at night (including one client's hilarious solution)How to find a nighttime wind-down that actually feels as good as scrollingIf you've ever told yourself you'd stop and then looked up and it was 1am, this one's for you. We're going to figure out what you're really craving at night and how to actually give yourself that.Want to find out if coaching is right for you? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session. Free Resources:🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life.  🌿 🌼 💖Free  Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHDRecommended Reading: Stolen Focus by Johann HariConnect with Rina:Blog - balancedworkingmoms.comCommunity - balancedworkingmomscommunityFacebook - balancedworkingmomsLinkedIn - rina-meushaw

Summary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on when you can't put your phone down at night, and why the ADHD brain is especially vulnerable to this. What you'll learn: Why your brain is practically starving for dopamine by the time night rolls aroundWhy your environment might be more to blame tha...

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Summary: It's 11pm. You have to be up at 6. And somehow your thumb just won't stop scrolling. Sound familiar? You're definitely not alone. And more importantly, this isn’t a willpower problem. In this episode, we talk about what's really going on...

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