The JOMOcast with Christina Crook

We can remember a time before the Internet. They can’t. Today’s adolescents are living in the era of everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything—a time where AI blurs the lines of reality and digital capitalism drives the terms of social engagement to the extent that students are left wanting, wanting for something real. This week’s guest is Jean Rogers – the director of the Children’s Screen Time Action Network, a collaborative community of practitioners, educators, advocates and parents working to reduce excessive screen use in childhood. She is the author of “Kids Under Fire: Seven Simple Steps to Combat the Media Attack on Your Child,” a book that has helped parents empower their children to make healthy screen choices and become responsible consumers of screen media. Jean believes that digital wellness in childhood translates to healthy, responsible, successful adults. In this episode, we discuss: - Screen Time Action’s mission and mandate - Responsible advocacy versus personal responsibility - The paid NextGen digital wellness advocacy opportunity for students - Techno-voidance - Authentic relationships, Character development, and Presence in the Digital Age - The case for phone-free schools (Jonathan Haidt et al) - Her digital wellness “Drive, date, discuss” tips • • • Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Learn more about the JOMO(campus) digital well-being program at jomocampus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ginny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement focused on bringing back the balance between virtual life and real life. She hosts and produces the extremely popular The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, is a keynote public speaker, and is a zinnia enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss: - The 1000 Hours Outside origin story and vision for thriving through nature connection - Ginny’s definition of digital well-being - The biggest digital challenge facing youth today - Her best strategy for fostering well-being - Principles for wise digital decision-making that she uses with her children - What brings her joy and how she prioritizes it • • • Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Learn more about the JOMO(campus) digital well-being program at jomocampus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the high schoolers who attend Buxton boarding school in Williamstown, Massachusetts, resumed in-person learning in the fall of 2020, the head of the school noticed that the kids had lost something important. After months of remote learning due to the pandemic, kids no longer knew how to interact with one another. “The students had completely forgotten the basics of face-to-face interaction. They had spent so much time glued to their smartphones.” Everybody’s attention was being sucked into their online lives — text messages, emails and social media apps — on their phones. The students struggled to converse with one another, and the ability to be with or sit with other people was gone entirely. They decided to conduct a social experiment: a smartphone ban for the entire campus - faculty, students and administration. Instead, each community member was given a Light Phone, a minimalist device designed to be used as little as possible. Where smartphones make it easier to do wrong things - like doom scroll and binge watch - the light phone makes it easier to pay attention to what matters - the people and experiences right in front of us. The kids have never been happier. In this episode with light phone co-founder Joe Hollier and Buxton School co-director John Kalapos, we discuss: • • • Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Learn more about the JOMO(campus) digital well-being program at jomocampus.com Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Eckert is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Baylor University. He taught and coached intermediate and middle school students outside of Chicago and Nashville for 12 years. After completing his doctorate at Vanderbilt University, he was selected as a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education, where he worked in both the Bush and Obama administrations on teaching quality issues. Dr. Eckert has conducted research for the U.S. Department of Education, the Carnegie Foundation, the National Network of State Teachers of the Year, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, and the Center for Teaching Quality. In this episode, we discuss Jon’s newest book, “Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-being for Each Student,” the threats to effective education in today’s digital climate and teaching strategies to address digital distraction and disengagement to bring out students’ best. • • • Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Book a JOMO(campus) discovery call at jomocampus.com Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging podcast episode, Christina is joined by Dr. Michael Rich, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, at Harvard Medical School and Founder of the Digital Wellness Lab - an academic research center focused on media and technology as a powerful environmental health influence. Dr. Rich guides Christina through the significant hurdles that modern students encounter and offers valuable insights on harnessing technology effectively. Additionally, Dr. Rich discusses his current initiatives at the Digital Wellness Lab, along with his reasons for maintaining optimism about the Lab's mission to adapt swiftly in response to three dynamic factors: Human dynamics, the evolving media landscape, and shifts in behavior. • • • Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Book a JOMO(campus) discovery call at jomocampus.com Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's mini-season premiere, Christina is joined by Laurie Fritsch, Digital Well-Being Specialist at Virginia Tech, who has witnessed adolescent mental health decline first hand. Laurie guides Christina through the significant shifts she has seen in student wellness since starting her public health role over 20 years ago, shares what she believes has driven the changes and suggests how colleges and universities can address these challenges. Plus, Laurie shares what she's putting into practice in her work at Virginia Tech — and why she remains optimistic that change is underway. • • • Get more JOMO at jomocast.com Book a JOMO(campus) discovery call at jomocampus.com Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, joy seekers! On the JOMO(cast), digital wellness expert Christina Crook invites tech founders, creators, and thought leaders to share the ways they’re embracing the joy of missing out to flourish in a rapidly-changing world. This "mini-season", she'll be exploring campus mental health in support of her work with her newest initiative, JOMO(campus): a first-of-its-kind initiative specifically tailored for higher education. Our season premiere debuts on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, with new episodes released bi-weekly. Subscribe now in your favourite podcast app for less FOMO, more JOMO. -------- Contact Christina: christina [at] christinacrook.com Check out the JOMO Goods shop: www.jomogoods.com Connect with Christina here: www.experiencejomo.com @thechristinacrook Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show is a replay of a conversation I had with Anil Dash. Anil is the person who coined the term ‘JOMO’, and hearing him explain what JOMO means to him in this episode makes me beam at the impact the JOMO movement has. Anil is the Founder of Glitch, an app that helps developers code. We spoke about the origin of how the word ‘JOMO’ came to be and the beauty of missing out on the urgency of responding to messages and emails instantly. We also discussed why it’s important to not let people project their personal views onto us or choose who we should be, and how he advocates for ethical tech within the industry. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com and bonus content at www.patreon.com/jomocast Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Book a 15-minute coffee chat with Christina - https://calendly.com/christina-crook/call Connect with Christina here: @thechristinacrook Connect with Anil at: @anildash @glitchdotcom www.anildash.com www.glitch.com Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s show is a replay of a conversation I had with Aaron Reynolds back in 2019. Our interview took place in my home office, which really felt like a meeting of friends. Aaron is a humourist, professional speaker, and the man behind the @EffinBirds and @swear_trek Twitter accounts. When he's not on Twitter, you can find him producing a series of podcasts and at ComicCons dressed as George Lucas. Aaron states that his mission in life is “to make social media less of a hellscape, by making it more fun and playful”. We spoke about how we can learn from our passion projects and our pain points, and slowly but surely steer ourselves towards something more sustainable and joy-filled. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com and bonus content at www.patreon.com/jomocast Check out the new JOMO Goods shop at www.jomogoods.com Connect with Christina here: @thechristinacrook Connect with Aaron at: Twitter: @EffinBirds and @swear_trek Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays show is a replay of a conversation I had with Cristian Villamarin and Alanna Harvey. They are the creative minds behind Flipd, the app that demonstrates how digital well-being and productivity are naturally compatible. We talk about effective tech habits, tech addiction, as well as how JOMO can be about changing your relationship with tech to one that’s intentional, healthy, and positive. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com and bonus content at patreon.com/jomocast Learn more about Flipd at www.flipdapp.co Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I replay a conversation I had back in season one of the JOMOcast with Salimah Yvette Ebrahim. Salimah is the co-founder of Artery.is, which matches performers with hosts of spaces to create unique neighbourhood experiences. She has been profiled by CBC Television as one of 25 Canadians who are changing the world, and declared by Chatelaine magazine one of 80 amazing Canadian women to watch. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com and bonus content at patreon.com/jomocast Learn more about Artery at artery.is Music by Thomas J. Inge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we welcome Sunday Times Bestselling author and Ctrl Alt Delete podcast host Emma Gannon, creativity personified. We’re talking about how she strikes a balance online and off as a multi-hyphen entrepreneur and go deep on her brand new book, “Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online World.” Get more JOMO at jomocast.com and Bonus content at patreon.com/jomocast Find Emma Gannon at emmagannon.co.uk Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is an episode from a podcast I love called Freedom Matters. It's a conversation between host Georgie Powell and her guest, Guardian columnist Oliver Burkeman, author of the best-selling “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Humans.” Oliver talks about making the most of our radically finite lives in a world of impossible demands, relentless distraction and political insanity (and 'productivity techniques' that mainly just make everyone feel busier). Four Thousand Weeks (the approximate number we each have to live) is really about the power of embracing our limitations – about the difficult but life-giving choices we must make to miss out on some things to make space for what matters most. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com Find Oliver Burkeman at oliverburkeman.com Listen to Freedom Matters wherever you get your podcasts Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fred Stutzman is the founder of the Freedom app, a suite of tools to help people limit and block distracting content and activities on their devices with the goal of gaining- and regaining- creative and productive focus. If you’re a full-time creative professional or have #creative goals, this is the episode for you. Join the #JOMO movement by getting your FREE Guide at jomocast.com Learn more about Freedom at freedom.to Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us are entering 2022 optimistic but wary. I have felt this weariness in my bones. But you know the good thing about weariness? We must lay down our load and ask for help. We must surrender. And on the other side, we can find a fresh kind of freedom. I can’t think of a better guest to kick off the new year than poet Maggie Smith, author of the runaway success Keep Moving and the new Keep Moving journal. In true poetic fashion, her focus is less on achieving and more on trying. Because all we can ever do is try, right? Try to write a few good lines, try to launch a business, try to love better. Let’s begin 2022 with a simple commitment: to do more of those things that bring joy. Keep moving. Join the JOMO movement by getting your FREE guide at jomocast.com. Learn more about Maggie Smith at maggiesmithpoet.com. Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the course of over a decade, with improv comedy and other techniques, Mary Lemmer retrained herself to find the fun, humour, and joy in life, which has helped her reduce anxiety and improve her health and overall life. Will you say “yes, and” (it’s an improv thing) to the Joy of Missing Out on Taking Things Too Seriously? Get your FREE JOMO Guide and more at jomocast.com. Learn more about Mary Lemmer at chooseimprove.com. Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intuitive entrepreneur Jacquie Fisch joins Christina to talk about the joys of living an unfussy life. Listen in. Get your FREE JOMO™ Guide and more at jomocast.com. Learn more about Unfussy by Jacquie Fisch at jacquelinefisch.com. Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leidy Klotz joins me today to talk about the power of subtraction in a culture of more. In his new book SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, Klotz shows how we systematically overlook the simple act of removing things when trying to improve elements of life, work, and the world. Listen in. Get your FREE JOMO Guide and more at jomocast.com. Learn more about Subtract by Leidy Klotz at leidyklotz.com. Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychotherapist and Apple Talk podcast host Georgia Dow joins Christina to unpack Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announcement. What is the Metaverse and how will it affect our culture, humanity, and lives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Selecky is a force of nature. She is the author of the novel Radiant Shimmering Light and the short story collection This Cake Is for the Party, which was a finalist for the Giller Prize, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize, and longlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. She earned her MFA from the University of British Columbia. In 2011 she founded the Sarah Selecky Writing School, which has become a creative community for more than 13,000 writers from around the world. Her mission? To inspire us to embrace the power of wonder and write what we most want to read. Get your FREE JOMO™ Guide and more at jomocast.com. Learn more about Sarah Selecky at sarahselecky.com. Music by Thomas J. Indge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.