Unplug & Thrive Radio

About Unplug & Thrive Radio

Excessive screen time is the modern drug, stealing focus from what matters most. Join digital wellness expert Nicole Rawson for tools, truth, and tough love to reclaim calm, connection, and purpose. No fluff—just real answers for faith-focused living in a tech-heavy world. Real talk for today’s tech-troubled families. Hosted by digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®, Nicole Rawson cuts through the noise with bold conversations, faith-based wisdom, and practical tools to help families reset their relationship with screens. From toddler tantrums to teen defiance, Nicole shares proven strategies and inspiring stories to help you raise connected, resilient kids in a disconnected world. Saturdays at 11:30AM on K-Praise 1210AM / FM106.1 and streaming on all major podcast platforms. Nicole Rawson is a national digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic® headquartered in San Diego, an organization that helps families, schools, and professionals address the negative effects of excessive screen time. As a certified Digital Wellness Educator and creator of the TechXpress™ Reset Program, she empowers families to implement sustainable digital detox strategies that restore calm, motivation, and connection—especially for kids with neurodiverse learning challenges or behavioral concerns. Nicole has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, PBS, and top parenting platforms, and is passionate about helping families thrive in today’s tech-heavy world.

Publisher

UNPLUG & THRIVE RADIO

Category

education · kids & family · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episode

8 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Sept 2025

   Unplug & Thrive | 09.07.25

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2. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Unplug & Thrive | 08.30.25

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3. 

   25 Aug 2025

   UNPLUG AND THRIVE

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4. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Reclaim Calm: Why a Digital Detox Works When Nothing Else Does | 08.16.25

   If you’re stuck in a cycle of screen battles, emotional meltdowns, poor sleep, and low motivation—and nothing seems to work—this episode is for you. Join digital wellness coach Nicole Rawson and physician co-host Dr. Chang as they unpack the real reason your child’s screen habits might be sabotaging their peace, health, and emotional stability—and why a complete digital detox is often the only way to restore calm and connection in your home. This episode goes far beyond screen-time limits or guilt-based parenting advice. Instead, we break down the brain science, the spiritual impact, and the simple strategies that can help your child heal—often in a matter of days. 🎯 You’ll learn: Why dopamine burnout from screens leads to defiance, meltdowns, and "zoning out" What screen time does to sleep, focus, and emotional regulation How a detox reveals the truth: your child may not need a diagnosis—just a break What TechXpress Reset families see by Day 3 (hint: it’s powerful) How sunlight, movement, and nutrient-dense meals accelerate healing Why kids start to feel grateful again when they’re not drowning in digital comparison How detoxing screens gives your child a chance to renew their worldview and recognize the blessings they already have When to consider medication—and why detoxing should come first 🧠 Dr. Chang also shares medical insight on how overstimulation mimics clinical symptoms—and how quickly the brain can begin to reprogram itself when the noise is removed. ✝️ And for families of faith, Nicole shares how detoxing screens creates the mental and emotional space needed to realign with truth—reminding kids and parents alike that their value comes from God, not from likes, followers, or filtered perfection. 📍 Learn more or book your TechXpress Reset session at 🌐 (https://screentimeclinic.com)ScreenTimeClinic.com (https://screentimeclinic.com) 📧 Email Nicole directly at ✉️ info@screentimeclinic.com 📱 Follow us for insights (even though we’re intentionally quiet): 📸 @unplugandthriveradio See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   11 Aug 2025

   AI and the Future of Faith, Family, and Free Will | 08.09.25

   In this compelling episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic®, welcomes Cheryl Goodman—CEO of Find Good Tech, author of How to Win Friends and Influence Robots, and a leading voice on AI ethics and digital wellness. Together, they unpack one of the most timely questions of our era: In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, how do we remain spiritually grounded and intentionally human? With AI increasingly influencing how we parent, connect, work, and even worship, this episode explores the deep ethical and spiritual implications of tech overuse—especially on the developing minds of children and teens. Nicole and Cheryl blend faith-forward wisdom, real-world parenting experience, and tech literacy to help listeners navigate this digital crossroads with clarity and courage. 💡 Key Topics in This Episode: Why AI isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s becoming a third voice in our heads competing with the Holy Spirit and our own conscience. How AI overuse leads to dopamine depletion, digital addiction, and decision fatigue for both kids and adults. The danger of outsourcing spiritual discernment to tech-driven convenience—and what that means for our families, churches, and mental health. Why “idiot syndrome” (information overload) is becoming a spiritual and emotional crisis in homes. What parents must understand about chatbots like Character.ai and the real risks of digital “friendships” for youth. Why AI can be both helpful and harmful—and how to use it ethically with age-appropriate guidance. How churches, parents, and solopreneurs can harness AI without sacrificing spiritual values or human connection. 👩‍👧 Nicole shares openly about her experience as a mom who once embraced all the tech too soon—and how that led her to start Screen Time Clinic®. Cheryl offers practical insight from her work as an AI strategist, faith-based consultant, and tech ethicist advising boards, pastors, and business leaders on how to implement AI intentionally. 🎧 If you've ever asked: “Is AI good or evil?” “Should my teen be learning to code—or are we fueling obsession?” “How do I protect my kids from AI-driven platforms while still preparing them for the future?” Learn about this and more…this episode is your roadmap. 📬 Resources & Next Steps: Learn more and book workshops at screentimeclinic.com Contact Nicole at info@screentimeclinic.com Connect with Cheryl at ckgoodman@findgood.tech Discover ethical AI tools and coaching at (https://www.findgood.tech)tech (https://www.findgood.tech) 🙏 Final Reflection: Artificial intelligence isn’t inherently evil or divine—it’s a tool. But when we let it shape our values, choices, and children without intentionality, we risk losing what makes us human. This episode is a call to wake up, reclaim our agency, and raise the next generation with faith, balance, and purpose. 📈 SEO Keywords & Hashtags Keywords: AI and parenting, faith and artificial intelligence, digital wellness for families, spiritual discernment and tech, dopamine and screen time, AI addiction, Christian tech ethics, chatbot safety for teens, ethical use of AI, Unplug & Thrive podcast Hashtags: #FaithAndTech #AIAddiction #ChristianParenting #DigitalWellness #TechWithPurpose #UnplugAndThrive #ParentingInAIWorld #EthicalAI #ScreenTimeClinic See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   4 Aug 2025

   Raising Kids with Purpose: Screen Time Dangers from Conception to Teens | 08.02.25

   In this episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic®, and co-host Dr. Chang, a respected physician, explore the critical brain development stages from pregnancy through the teenage years—and how screens may be derailing the very purpose-filled childhood we hope to provide. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or someone working with children in your community, this episode will open your eyes to the spiritual, emotional, and neurological cost of screen exposure at each stage of childhood—and what to do instead. 💡 Key Topics in This Episode: How maternal screen use during pregnancy may affect stress hormones and fetal development. Why background media, especially during the first 1,000 days of life, interrupts bonding and language learning. What makes children under age 7 particularly vulnerable to dopamine overload—and why this is the "window of wiring." The myth of the “gifted tech child”: why curiosity doesn’t equal readiness for digital media. What’s behind teen emotional dysregulation, poor sleep, and isolation—and why screens are often the unspoken culprit. How to create healthy boundaries with screens early, so teens can thrive later. 🎙️ Through personal stories, medical insights, and faith-focused guidance, Nicole and Dr. Chang share not only what’s going wrong, but how families can reset. They challenge the idea that moderation is enough and equip listeners with proven methods to restore connection and peace in their homes. 🎯 You’ll walk away with: A better understanding of screen sensitivity in neurodivergent or gifted children. Why early tech habits matter more than ever—and how to course-correct at any age. Actionable ways to reclaim control of tech in your home—starting with your own habits. 📬 Ready for help? Visit screentimeclinic.com (http://screentimeclinic.com) for personalized family plans and free resources. Contact Nicole directly at info@screentimeclinic.com Follow us on Instagram: @unplugandthriveradio (https://instagram.com/unplugandthriveradio) 🙏 Raising kids with purpose in a screen-drenched world takes more than good intentions—it takes awareness, action, and community. Share this episode with someone who needs it, and let’s raise a generation ready to thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

7. 

   28 Jul 2025

   Unplug & Thrive | 07.26.25

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8. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Unplug & Thrive Promo

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