EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 37 MIN
S5E6-Our Brains Are Rotting and We Did It to Ourselves
from New Roads, New Rules · host Terri Cavanaugh and Sandi Ferreira
Send us Fan MailOkay, real talk. You picked up your phone to do one thing. Now it's 45 minutes later and you've watched a video about a baby monkey, three recipes you'll never make, and a full debate about whether you should rinse pasta. We've all been there. Every single one of us.This week Terri and Sandi are getting into it — the brain rot, the doomscrolling, the screen time reports we immediately flip face down — and they are not letting anybody off the hook. Including themselves.Here's the thing though: this isn't just a bad habit. Turns out there's actual science behind why you can't put the phone down, and the numbers are a little alarming. Like... we are losing a focus battle to goldfish alarming.But here's the part that'll surprise you — the fix is faster than you think. And no, it doesn't involve throwing your phone in a lake.In this episode:The embarrassingly relatable open you'll feel personally attacked byWhy your brain is literally wired to keep scrolling (and it's not entirely your fault)The stat about 60 days a year that will stop you coldWhat your phone might actually be helping you avoidThe real, science-backed evidence that your brain can bounce back — fastCome for the laughs. Stay for the wake-up call.📲 After you listen — go check your screen time report. Then come find us.💬 Drop your number in the community board or join the Roadie Lounge at newroadsnewrules.com — no judgment, we promise.🎙️ Follow us @newroadsnewrules on Instagram and TikTok ✉️ [email protected] 🛒 Treat yourself guilt-free — doichfoods.com | code NRNR20 for 20% off#NewRoadsNewRules #BrainRot #Doomscrolling #WomenWhoGetIt #RoadieCommunitySupport the showStay connected with us! Follow New Roads, New Rules on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and empowering discussions. Join our community of incredible women and be part of the conversation on:Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/share/15bRmEcYP2/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram- @newroadsnewrulesWebsite: https://www.newroadsnewrules.com/We can't wait to connect with you! Remember, every new journey begins with a single step, and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. New paths. New possibilities. New rules. Let’s go! 🚀✨
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Send us Fan Mail Okay, real talk. You picked up your phone to do one thing. Now it's 45 minutes later and you've watched a video about a baby monkey, three recipes you'll never make, and a full debate about whether you should rinse pasta. We've all been there. Every single one of us. This week Terri and Sandi are getting into it — the brain rot, the doomscrolling, the screen time reports we immediately flip face down — and they are not letting anybody off the hook. Including themselves. Here'...
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