My Spouse Is Addicted to Their Phone

Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Default, Talk Radio, Christianity

4.8 • 808 Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Today’s caller, Ron from California, is wondering what to do about cell phone addiction, especially as it relates to your marriage and relationships. How do you handle the issue of cell phone addiction before it has a negative impact on a marriage? What are some practical ways you can bring this area to the attention of your spouse, or other loved ones who struggle with being on their phone too much without getting into an argument? To help me answer this question, I’m joined by Larinda, one of the DFCN counselors, and together we unpack the neurological and relational impacts of cell phone addiction, as well as some really practical and gentle ways you can begin bringing up the conversation and making changes in your family and in your marriage with regard to screen time addiction. If you or someone you know is distracted by their screens more often than not (and let’s get real – we ALL need to work on this) this episode is for you! Dig deeper into navigating friendships, triggers, conflict, rupture and repair by ordering my new book People Skills anywhere books are sold. Go deeper with the 60 minute RESET from screens and social media seminar HERE. The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY! DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of eight books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:10.0	I think being honest about what it feels like to you.
0:14.7	So to say I feel more connected to you
0:18.0	when I can see your eyes looking at me or when I have your full attention,
0:25.2	I feel deeper connection with you. I feel prioritized by you when we have this special time
0:31.9	together. And then you can even make it a practical suggestion of I'd like for us to go on a date,
0:38.4	and neither of us take our phones.
0:40.3	We'll just leave them in the car when we go in the restaurant,
0:43.0	or if we're going to go for a walk in the park, we'll just leave those in the car.
0:52.7	Are you ready to talk to me?
0:54.8	My name is Deborah Felata and I'm a licensed professional counselor, national speaker, and author.
1:01.0	Through my blog, books, and podcast, I have the privilege of helping millions of people get healthy mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
1:10.2	The purpose of this podcast is to have on-air, authentic, counseling-style sessions
1:16.2	where we talk about how people are really doing and give my guests and callers an
1:21.5	opportunity to talk to me as a licensed professional counselor.
1:25.7	Each of these episodes is meant to show you that we are all
1:29.3	on the journey of healing, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and relationally, together. None of us
1:36.9	are immune to the challenges and struggles of life, but we don't have to walk this path alone.
1:46.8	I'm so proud and honored to be having these conversations with men and women who are courageously paving the way for open and honest
1:52.2	conversations about their personal journey of healing. So if you're ready, let's talk.
1:59.4	In celebration of my new book People Skills, we're dedicating the next few weeks to conversations
2:05.5	that will help us better relate to God, self, and others.
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