This is Episode #22 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal uncover her perspective on screen time, including examples from the heavy screen usage she sees with her patients. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #22: Eyes On - Let’s Break Down Screens
Screen time is affecting everyone - including adults and children. It’s taking over our entire lives. When is enough enough? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her perspective on screen time, including examples from the heavy screen usage she sees with her patients. Hear the startling stats about screen time and social media usage, the effects screens have on our physical and mental health, the impact screen time has on productivity and work-life balance, the best time of the day to be screen-free and do a Digital Detox, and Dr. Meenal’s recommendations for managing screen time in a healthy way. This episode covers everything from screen time to social media usage. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- How is screen time affecting our lives?
- What is the average screen time in the US?
- How much time do adults spend on screens?
- What is the 20-20-20 rule?
- How do you do a Digital Detox?
- What are the benefits of kids using screens?
- How can we reduce our screen time?
- When is it time to log off social media?
Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.
Show Notes
- Eyes On - Let’s Break Down Screens
- [0:08] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [0:22] How is screen time affecting our lives?
- [0:50] What is the average screen time in the US?
- [1:15] How does screen time affect our physical health and mental health?
- [2:43] What are the benefits of kids using screens?
- [3:30] How much time do adults spend on screens?
- [5:32] What are the benefits of adults using screens?
- [6:34] What is the 20-20-20 rule?
- [7:51] How do you do a Digital Detox?
- [8:28] How much should you use social media?
- [9:40] How can we reduce our screen time?
- [10:10] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
- Transcript