S2 Ep #45 What Being Online Is Doing To Your Brain, And How To Fix It- with Former Editor + Digital Wellness Educator, Julia Storm

Feeling overstimulated, scattered, and overwhelmed?  You’re probably not “just bad at focusing” — you might be digitally burnt out.

Today’s episode is packed with real-life strategies to help clear the clutter and reset. We’re talking attention spans, tech boundaries, and how to outsmart digital chaos. And let’s be honest: this isn’t just for your kids. Your adult brain needs this too.

I’m joined by my brilliant friend Julia Storm — Digital Wellness Educator, parent, and entrepreneur — to unpack how screen time is chipping away at our mental bandwidth and what we can actually do about it.

Julia spent 15 years as a Hollywood editor before founding ReConnect, a whole-family, whole-child approach to navigating life in the Digital Age. She holds a B.A. from Princeton and a Master’s from UCLA in Television & Digital Media, is certified by The Digital Wellness Institute, and received a Paraprofessional Certificate in Counseling from the Southern California Counseling Center. She’s also a teaching partner with Common Sense Media and Sleepy Planet. Her work has been featured in TIME, Wired, NPR, Parents Magazine, KTLA, and more.

We talk about: 

• What screen time is actually doing to your brain (spoiler: your caveman brain wasn’t built for TikTok)
• How Julia made the transition from the film industry and built her purpose-driven biz from the ground up
• What to do when your second act feels murky but your gut says, “I'm not in the right lane anymore”

Why you need this episode:

 Because we’re ALL operating with too many tabs open — mentally and digitally. Whether you’re a parent, creator, business owner, or human with a phone, this conversation is a reset button for your nervous system and a reminder that digital boundaries aren’t a buzzword — they’re a survival skill we All need today. 

Feeling digitally zapped? This one’s for you.

Time Stamps:

00:00 The Impact of Digital Overload on Mental Health

03:03 Julia's Journey: From Film Editing to Digital Wellness

05:49 Navigating Career Transitions and Finding Purpose

09:03 The Role of Technology in Parenting Today

12:02 Building a Business in Digital Wellness

15:05 The Importance of Community and Networking

18:03 Maintaining Relevance in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

20:47 Teaching Values in a Digital World

24:00 Strategies for Healthy Social Media Engagement

26:55 Rebuilding Focus and Attention in a Distracted Age

29:52 Creating Balance Between Work and Personal Life

32:55 The Future of Digital Wellness and Parenting

36:05 Conclusion and Resources for Listeners

Connect with Julia

Instagram: @reconnect4u

Website: www.reconnect-families.com

* To purchase Julia's course Stress Less Screen Time Solution, go to her website, navigate to the “course” drop-down down and you’ll be redirected. Enter code: SECONDACT  at checkout for 20% off

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