Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age with S. S. Coulter

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, I sit down with Shannon Coulter, creator of Planet Fassa, to explore how technology is quietly reshaping childhood, family dynamics, and emotional development.   Shannon shares her journey from communication consultant to wellness advocate, and why she believes play and imagination are essential skills we're losing in a screen-saturated world. We unpack the addictive nature of smartphones, the decline of empathy in younger generations, and the growing link between screen time, anxiety, and resilience.   This is not an anti-technology conversation. It's a pro-human one.   We discuss what parents can realistically do to reclaim creativity, connection, and joy for their children, without guilt, extremes, or unplugging from modern life altogether.   Key topics include:   Why unstructured play is essential for resilience How screen addiction affects both adults and children The connection between empathy, imagination, and real-world play The rise of anxiety and emotional fragility in kids Practical tools to help families reset their relationship with technology     🎙️ Guest resources: Book & tools: https://amzn.to/3LJVDKj Website: https://sscoulter.com/ More links: https://linktr.ee/sscoulter   Connect with Michael O: Website: https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery