Tag: Emotional Regulation

Episode 118: How To Get Your Kids Off Their G.D. Screens with Katherine Martinko

EPISODE 118: 

EPISODE 118: 

How To Get Your Kids Off Their G.D. Screens with Katherine Martinko

How To Get Your Kids Off Their G.D. Screens with Katherine Martinko

SHOW NOTES

You know that fantasy where your kid looks up from their tablet and says, “Sure, Mom, I’d love to play outside!” Yeah… me neither. That’s why I called in Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged and professional voice of reason, to talk about how to get our kids (and let’s be honest, ourselves) off the screens without moving to the woods or starting a commune.

Katherine lives what she calls a “digital minimalist” lifestyle. No TV. No tablets. Her three boys don’t even have phones yet, and somehow, they’re thriving. She’s not anti-tech; she just believes it should be a tool, not a toy. And after reading her book and chatting with her, I’m officially rethinking my own Wi-Fi dependency.

We dive into what’s really going on with kids and screens, why they’re so hard to resist, how they’re rewiring our kids’ brains, and why your kid probably spends less time outside than an inmate (yes, really). Katherine breaks down how parents can build environments that make the analog world more appealing, without guilt, shame, or pretending we’re perfect Montessori moms.

There’s also a fascinating discussion about feminism and screen time, because apparently, trying to raise unplugged kids can feel like one more impossible standard for women to live up to. Katherine brings nuance, compassion, and a ton of practical strategies for reclaiming your kids’ attention span (and maybe your own).

WHAT’S INSIDE:

  • How to create a home that encourages play and creativity without screens
  •  The shocking truth about how little outdoor time kids actually get
  • When to let your teen have a phone (and why social media should wait until adulthood)
  • Why emotional regulation starts offline and how to help kids reconnect with the real world

What does “connected” really mean to you? Is it scrolling beside your kid on the couch or actually laughing together over a board game? Swapping the scroll for real-life connection could change your whole family vibe. So tell me, what would your version of a screen-free day look like? Let me know on Instagram.

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Episode 49: Lessons From The Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle

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EPISODE 49: 

Lessons From The Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle

Lessons From The Crappy Childhood Fairy with Anna Runkle

SHOW NOTES

Did you have a crappy childhood? No, not just that you didn’t get that doll you wanted at the store when you were 5—I’m talking serious stuff.

Anna Runkle is the Crappy Childhood Fairy; she shares her story of childhood trauma coming from a commune style home filled with alcohol and hard drugs. 

She outlines what exactly defines childhood trauma—physical and sexuable abuse, children of addiction, major neglect or abandonment, lack of personhood—and it is important to note that these things are not always a result of parenting and economic status. 

Anna hit a trauma storm in her 30s, culminating in a plan to end her life she shared with a friend, and then she had a total awakening. Anna credits this to her daily writing practice.

Yes. Daily writing and restful meditation healed Anna and saved her life. Now, it's clear that it's not a magic wand, and its not just spilling your guts on everything that makes you sad; there is a very specific technique, but for her, when its done consistently, 80% of her problems evaporate.

Dysregulation is a powerful symptom of CPTSD, causing loss of temper and difficulty discerning positive decisions. 

Anna shares tips in this episode like how to stop getting triggered, how to create ‘Ninja’ boundaries, and *wait, your really gonna love this one*—diet and exercise. She even talks about how to handle your dysregulated states with loved ones.

Is a diagnosis really necessary? How do you know if you have CPTSD? What do you do next? We get into all of that in the episode, so don't miss this one. 

Hey! Even if you had a fantastic childhood, you’re sure to benefit from some of these tips!

WHAT’S INSIDE:

  • What constitutes a crappy childhood?
  • How do you know if you have CPTSD?
  • A daily practice that can evaporate 80% of your problems?
  • Knowing that therapy and medication aren't always the answer.

Anna talks a lot about her very specific writing technique, which she credits a lot of her healing to; be sure to check out the link for that! What resonated most with you today? Do you think you suffer from CPTSD?   Let me know on Insta!

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Join Oonagh Duncan (fitness expert and bestselling author of Healthy As F*ck/Ditch The Diet) as she examines the habits of kicking ass every day - so you can create a life of no regrets.

Because your dream life (and your dream bod) isn’t just going to happen because you made a vision board. It takes Goals. It takes Grit. And it takes some woo-woo sh*t."

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