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541 | Are you addicted to your screen? with Alex Basche LMFT

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

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4.7919 Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2024

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In episode 541 host Eric Tivers speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents and individuals. Additionally, Eric updates listeners on his coaching groups and upcoming plans for the podcast. Topics Include: Addressing Digital Addiction Meet Alex Bache: Expert on Digital Behavioral Addictions Understanding Behavioral Addiction Game Transfer Phenomena Explained Interventions for Digital Addiction The Role of Harm Reduction Digital Hygiene Practices The Power of Accountability and Connection Reflecting on Changes in ADHD Coaching Gaming and Social Connection Managing Screen Time Collaboratively Balancing Screen Time and Family Activities Recognizing Digital Addiction Conclusion and Contact Information Connect with Alex at

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ADHD rewired episode 541 since 2014 this has been the podcast for ADHD adults who have

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really good intentions and is slightly wandering attention.

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I'm Eric Tivers, I'm a licensed clinical social worker and an ADHD certified clinical services

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provider by training and a coach by design.

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I'm your host and I have ADHD.

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ADHD rewired is more than just a podcast.

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You can learn about our coaching and accountability groups, our virtual

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co-working community and more all at ADHD rewired.com. We are wired for

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connection and you are not alone learn more about our offerings including a

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monthly live Q&As get additional resources for every episode, including links to any resources

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we mentioned on today's show. You could support us on a Patreon, sign up for our email newsletter, and more.

0:52.0

All at ADHD rewired.com and if this is your first time

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at listening welcome don't forget to hit subscribe or follow on your podcast

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app so you never miss an episode.

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We know this starting is the hardest part, so let's get started.

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Hey, all before we get into today's conversation,

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all about digital addiction,

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and I think this is a really good one for people of all ages.

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You probably have noticed that one couple of weeks without a podcast episode appearing in your feed as we are kind of taking a little bit of a

1:27.2

break trying to kind of adjust just kind of figuring out my schedule a bit here

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so no worries I am still around. I am just kind of

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of readjusting my time a little bit and so you know I'll probably have another

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