1KHO 519: How to Avoid Interrupted Potential, Stunted Development, and Stimulation Dependence | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras and Andrew Laubacher

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

We’re watching it happen in real time: children who are overstimulated, underdeveloped, and cut off from the real-world experiences that shape a full, vibrant life. In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras—addiction expert and bestselling author of Glow Kids—returns to the podcast alongside Andrew Laubacher, executive director of Humanality. Together, they expose the modern epidemic of screen dependence, explore its spiritual and neurological toll, and explain why childhood itself is being disrupted at the deepest levels. But this isn’t just a diagnosis—it’s a roadmap out. Andrew shares his journey of trading viral fame for a flip phone and true freedom, and how Humanality is helping young adults and families reclaim creativity, community, and resilience. Dr. Kardaras offers a stark warning about AI, influencer culture, and tech's sedative effect on society—but also gives hope that we can still turn the tide. If you’ve ever wondered whether we’re doing enough to protect our kids, this episode will shake you—and empower you. ** Books mentioned in this episode: Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras Digital Madness by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras Generation AI by Matt Britton Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman The Disappearance of Childhood by Neil Postman The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Careless People by Sarah Churchwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Enough from the Tragl.
0:02.0	Spiele Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 and grinds as if it's 2002.
0:08.0	A legendary remake of original games with 9 parks, crasser tricks, platform-overgreifed multiplayer
0:14.0	and ab-gaffirned new game modi.
0:17.0	Holt you the new Tony Harks Pro Skater 3 and 4 and
0:20.0	and the world, the Schwed Seight Stip Nye.
0:22.7	Now, now, Tony Hawk the Game.com,
0:25.7	ShrekStry, Play Now,
0:27.4	forfebable from 11th, July.
0:28.9	Welcome to 1000 Hours Outside podcast.
0:31.9	My name is Ginny Erette, I'm the founder of 1000 Hours Outside.
0:34.5	And one of my favorite guests ever, ever, ever, ever.
0:37.7	In fact, Dr. Nicholas Carderis, you were one of the guests where I think I was shocked
0:42.3	when you said yes because I had read Glow Kids and it was like such a transformative book
0:46.8	for me and was like, maybe he'll come on, but probably not.
0:49.8	And then you said yes and I was so excited.
0:52.0	So Dr. Nicholas Carderis is back and a new guest, Andrew Lawbocker.
0:56.6	Welcome to you both.
0:58.4	It's a pleasure.
0:59.0	I'm glad to be on and I'm glad that you've had such amazing success since way back when
1:03.2	since we first met.
1:04.2	So congratulations to all your success, Jenny.
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