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Episode Synopsis
“Scrolling on your phone in the morning or at night sounds like a horrible idea. Horrible.”We live in a world that makes almost everything easy—meals delivered, problems solved with a click, answers at our fingertips. But that ease comes with a cost. Our brains are built for creativity, problem-solving, and connection, yet convenience often keeps them on autopilot.In this conversation, Theresa and Walker talk about how convenience culture shapes our attention, energy, and even our emotional health. They share what happens when our minds stop being challenged, why scrolling feels comforting but leaves us dull, and how they’re experimenting with simple changes—like keeping their phones outside the bedroom—to bring back curiosity and real rest.It’s a thoughtful look at what we trade when we trade effort for ease and how reclaiming small, intentional habits can wake us up again.What you’ll learn:→ Why bedtime scrolling can disrupt sleep and mood→ How convenience culture weakens curiosity and creativity→ Ways to bring more presence and imagination back into daily life→ Why awareness matters more than discipline when changing habitsSubscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show.📨 Join our free mini-course on healthy relationshipsStart the 30-Day Relationship LifelineIf you’re ready to strengthen the way you listen, communicate, and connect in your relationships, start the 30-Day Relationship Lifeline today — a self-paced course designed to help you calm reactivity, deepen listening, and build everyday connection.💛 Start the courseEpisode Links & Resources📺 Watch our YouTube seriesConnect with My Inner Knowing!Watch the episode on YouTubeMy Inner Knowing Full episode linkMy Inner Knowing websiteMy Inner Knowing FacebookMy Inner Knowing InstagramMy Inner Knowing LinkedInSign up for the My Inner Knowing newsletter and receive a free 30-minute meditation!Episode Chapters00:00 The question: Is convenience good for us?05:00 How our brains learn through practice and effort08:40 Imagination vs consumption16:30 Why scrolling feels soothing—but isn’t19:40 Restoring your brain before bed22:10 The experiment: Phones outside the bedroom26:00 Recognizing subtle dopamine patterns33:40 Curating your feed with awareness36:30 Reclaiming attention and community42:30 Learning your body’s needs again46:00 What convenience costs—and what it givesTopics we explore in this episode include: attention and awareness, convenience culture, digital mindfulness, nervous system regulation, sleep and technology, curiosity and creativity, conscious habits, community connection, mindful living
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