Phone Detox: Unplug To Connect Like Never Before In Your Marriage With Joey Odom EP 102

Healthy By Heather Brown

Heather Brown

Education, How To, Mental Health, Christianity, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality

5 • 814 Ratings

🗓️ 18 February 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of 'Healthy by Heather Brown,' Heather chats with Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, about the pervasive impact of cell phones on our lives and relationships. They discuss practical steps for reducing phone dependency, including establishing device-free zones and intentional family times. Joey emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy phone usage for children and aligning with spouses to create lasting changes. Heather and Joey also touch on the role of humility in repairing relationships. Listeners are encouraged to download the Aro app and take the first step towards a healthier, more present life.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthy by Heather Brown Podcast
00:14 Introduction to the Episode with Joey Odom
00:49 The Impact of Phone Usage on Our Lives
01:17 Encouragement and Resources for Change
03:13 Personal Stories and Accountability
05:59 The Importance of Putting Down Our Phones
07:08 Healthy Marriages and Technology
11:29 Joey Odom's Personal Journey
12:17 The Birth of Aro and Its Mission
13:00 The Soccer Game Epiphany
16:55 Changing Our Relationship with Technology
19:50 Encouragement for Moms and Families
24:49 The Power of Sacred Spaces
25:07 Creating Device-Free Zones
25:28 Family Movie Time Without Distractions
27:06 Aligning with Your Partner
27:44 Fighting for Intimacy
30:01 Daily Rhythms and Quality Time
32:50 Balancing Connection and Distraction
38:04 The Impact of Phone Proximity
40:27 Taking Action for Better Relationships
41:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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- Aro Website: https://www.goaro.com/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOooiCWrOZgGlm8HdIonrVxIaS3Hte5pT_pj0nY9cCdJ-hdqjTY6j
- Aro app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aro-screen-time-for-families/id1627607046
- Aro’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaronow?igsh=MTltcTlwNjdrcmJyag==
- Marriage Corner About How Eric & I Manage Phone Usage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000668125164
- The Digital Fast 2025: https://events.thinqmedia.com/digitalfast
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1:10.4	Honestly, y'all, I don't even know where to start with this week episode introduction
1:14.7	because literally Joey Odom from RO got on this podcast interview with me and we just started flying.
1:22.7	Like, we were just talking and chatting and we were like, we know so many people that are the same.
1:27.1	And he lives just a hops giving a jump away from me over in Tennessee.
1:31.0	But he's the co-founder of R.O.
1:33.2	And so I'm just going to plop you in the middle of our conversation, so you're welcome.
1:37.7	But this episode is convicting and it's hard.
1:43.0	But I want you to know that there's zero condemnation,
1:46.0	and I loved his quote that he gave that guilt is a good indicator on your,
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