How to Reduce Screen Time (Without Hating Your Life)

🎙️ Episode 24 – How to Reduce Screen Time (Without Hating Your Life)👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zack at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/ to see if you’re a good fit to work with them one-on-one. Space is limited.In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) explore how to take back your time and attention from endless scrolling, dopamine overload, and screen addiction. Using humor, real talk, and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, they break down how to replace screen time with purpose-driven habits that actually make your life better.This isn’t about guilt-tripping you for binging YouTube. It’s about giving you a simple, realistic path out of mental fog and into a life that feels energized, focused, and meaningful.🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why just saying “I need to use my phone less” never worksHow billion-dollar algorithms are hacking your mind—and what to do about itWhat the Wellness Wheel is (and how to use it like a man)Why your life feels stuck—and how 15 minutes outside might fix itHow David Goggins would probably redesign the Wellness Wheel (blood, cussing, and all)How to identify the area of your life most out of balance—and where to start rebuildingWhy tiny wins matter more than big plansA ridiculously simple strategy to reset your habits (even if you're exhausted)Whether you’re crushing it at work but feel off at home, or you’re tired of living behind a screen and want to get your edge back, this episode will give you the tools and motivation to move forward—without shame, without fluff, and without wasting your time.💥 Your first step? Identify the easiest wellness domain to improve (physical, financial, emotional, spiritual, etc.), and start with the smallest win you can commit to this week.🎯 Small wins. Daily reps. Long-term growth. That’s how lions are built.About the Show:The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Zack Carter, Counselor & Coach, we tackle real issues—masculinity, trauma, anxiety, relationships, purpose, faith, and personal development—with honesty, clarity, and courage.Click here to watch a video of this episode.’ Click here to view the episode transcript.’ 👉 Ready for change? Visit www.escapethecagenow.com to schedule a free consultation for coaching or counseling.➡️ Which area of the wellness wheel are YOU working on first?