The Aro Podcast
Aro is the number one screen time solution for families. On The Aro Podcast, we talk about screen time and the tension with smartphones, but more than that, we talk about the life that happens once you put down your phone. New episodes drop every week.
Episodes
101 episodes
Episode 100! Final reflections on The Aro Podcast & the exciting next phase of Aro
After 827 days, 100 episodes, countless guests, and many transformative conversations, the Aro Podcast is drawing to a close. In this poignant final episode, host and Aro co-founder Joey Odom reflects on the journey from the podcast’s inception...
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7:59
Hang 10 Movement: Shaping a New Tech Norm for Our Kids with Justin & Lauren Earley
Host Joey Odom welcomes Justin and Lauren Earley, the visionaries behind the Hang 10 Movement, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reshaping how and when children engage with smartphones and social media. The Earley's discuss their comprehensi...
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55:54
Reset to Rise: Holistic health with Heather Brown
Are you struggling to balance the demands of health, career, and family? Host Joey Odom welcomes Heather Brown, a passionate advocate for holistic health and well-being, who shares her inspiring journey from battling postpartum depression to th...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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49:31
Voices of Aro: Finding presence in daily family life
It wasn't too long ago that Britt Fisher found herself constantly tethered to her laptop and phone. Now, this mother of four credits Aro for her newfound ability to be fully present in her family life. In this Voices of Aro episode, Britt sits ...
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Episode 97
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15:02
Rethinking Tech Use in Schools with Dr. Ansel Sanders
Are you concerned about the impact of smartphones on student learning and social skills? In this enlightening episode of the Aro Podcast, host Joey Odom talks with Dr. Ansel Sanders, president of Webb Schoo...
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Episode 96
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36:17
Future of focus: Pioneering distraction-free schools with Dr. Grant Rivera
When it comes to thinking about schools and technology and our kids, and it just sometimes it's easy to get kind of dragged down. Host Joey Odom sat down with Dr. Grant Rivera, superintendent of Marietta City Schools, to explain how he is tackl...
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Episode 95
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32:33
Mindful parenting and raising good humans with Hunter Clarke-Fields
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly on the verge of losing your cool with your kids? Wish you could find a way to stay calm, cool, and collected, even in the midst of the most chaotic parenting moments? Join host Joey Odom as he sit...
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Episode 94
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53:00
"When Doing It All is Undoing You" with author Alyssa Bethke
Join host Joey Odom on the Aro Podcast as he sits down with Alyssa Joy Bethke, author of ‘When Doing It All Is Undoing You.’ Alyssa shares her deep calling to minister to women and her insights into the insecurities, pressures, and emotional bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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58:26
Voices of Aro: A 14-year-old's wisdom on phones, screens, and real connection
If you're a parent struggling with your family's relationship to technology and smartphones, you're going to want to hear this conversation. In this special parent-child edition of Voices of Aro, host Joey Odom talks to Laura and her 14-year-ol...
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Episode 92
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18:19
Mindful mothering and breaking cycles with School of MOM founder Sarah Harmon
Visionary founder of the School of MOM, Sarah Harmon, pulls back the curtain on the challenges of motherhood, sharing her own personal story of how her family's mental health crisis led her to this tran...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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1:01:34
HGTV's Erin Napier shares her advice for parenting in the digital age
A simple blog launched Erin and Ben Napier into HGTV stardom - and from there, they started Osprey, which supports parents in managing their children’s tech use. On this episode of the Aro Podcast, host Joey Odom explores the Napiers' accidenta...
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Episode 90
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48:16
Developing a practical and intentional approach to screen time with Dr. Amy King
Join host Joey Odom on the Aro Podcast as he sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Amy King to explore the art of creating connected, resilient families. Dr. King goes beyond theory, offering practical strategies that any parent can implem...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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1:10:33
How Tommy Short went 365 days without a phone
Have you ever considered going a full year without your smartphone? Tommy Short, today’s guest on the Aro Podcast, embraced this challenge, and the results were life-changing. As a former NCAA basketball referee who managed over 750 high-pressu...
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1:02:52
Unplugging to reconnect with Hannah Brencher
Bestselling author and advocate for intentional living, Hannah Brencher shares her personal journey of unplugging from social media and technology in this episode of the Aro Podcast. She sits down with Joey Odom to share how disconnecting helpe...
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Episode 87
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51:46
How to build an empowering mother-daughter relationship in the teen years with Sandra Stanley & Allie Cooney
How has social media intensified the teenage struggle for self-acceptance? Joey Odom sits down with Sandra Stanley and Allie Cooney, authors of 'Meet Me...
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58:33
From memory to mission: Aro's journey to reconnect families
Reflecting on his childhood, host Joey Odom shares a deeply personal story of belief, presence, and the powerful influence of family. Joey recounts his father's unwavering dedication and its profound impact on his own approach to parenting. Thi...
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Episode 85
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28:30
Voices of Aro: Redefining family time with Aro
Courtney and Brent Carrigan were already conscious of their phone usage, but with Aro, they have been able to redefine family time entirely, while setting a positive example for their son. Joey Odom speaks with the Carrigans about the benefits ...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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23:58
Balancing tech and tradition with author and coach Randy Gravitt
In today’s digital world, balancing work and personal life isn't easy. Join host Joey Odom and guest Randy Gravitt, author of 'Winning Begins at Home' and coach to elite teams like the Buffalo Bills, as they tackle managing technology's impact ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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50:45
I wish my wife knew how meaningful her words to others about me are
Are you a champion for your spouse? Host Joey Odom sits down with Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath, to talk about the transformative power of positive words and how what we say can influence not only our own relationship but also...
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42:48
Balancing marriage, parenting, and public life with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and husband Andrew East
In this special edition of The Aro Podcast, join host Joey Odom to revisit a conversation with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East. This powerhouse couple breaks down the complexities of balancing a public life with...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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1:17:45
Rethinking the birds and the bees with sex educator Megan Michelson
Are you prepared to have the talk? Host Joey Odom is joined by Megan Michelson, co-founder of Birds & Bees, to discuss the pivotal role of open communication and age-appropriate sex education for childr...
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Episode 80
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1:05:47
Voices of Aro: A couple's journey to reclaim family time
Are your devices bringing you closer together, or pulling you apart? In this Voices of Aro episode, Abby and Brian McIntyre share their journey toward tech-life balance through the power of alignment, communication, and self-awareness.A...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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17:17
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's fight to reform social media and protect children
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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51:42
Living a life of love in a distracted world with Andy Crouch
How can we cultivate presence and deepen relationships in a world that constantly pulls at our attention? Join Joey Odom in this enlightening conversation with bestselling author Andy Crouch, who shares his hard-won wisdom on navigating technol...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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52:02
OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder on cultivating kids' passions while managing screen time
When it comes to encouraging creativity with our kids, how does screen time fit into the picture? This week on The Aro Podcast, we revisit Aro Co-Founder Joey's conversation with Ryan Tedder, frontman of OneRepublic and a celebrated songwriter ...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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43:11