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Ep. 26 - Opt-Out Family: Erin Loechner Debunks Teens Arguments for Smartphones
Book: "Chasing Slow" By Erin Loechner: amzn.to/4gcJvM8
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Erin Loechner, a writer and former influencer who made the courageous decision to walk away from social media to prioritize her family and values.
Erin shares her transformative journey of opting out of technology, rooted in the desire to foster real-world connections and navigate the challenges of raising children in a digital age. Her unwavering commitment to creating a supportive, multi-generational community has emerged as a powerful example for families seeking to prioritize relationships over screens.
Key Discussion Points:
Erin discusses her realization that investing in one-on-one relationships is more meaningful than amassing social media followers, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connection.
We delve into the concept of "veering right into grace" and how surrendering control and societal benchmarks can lead to a more fulfilling, grace-filled life.
Hear about Erin's experiences going phone-free as a parent and how it can guide children in discerning what's truly necessary for a well-rounded life.
Learn how Erin has successfully fostered a supportive, multi-generational community crucial for families opting out of technology, providing practical tips for creating meaningful connections.
Erin shares her personal philosophy on questioning the narrative around smartphones and their impact on families, showcasing her commitment to making informed parenting decisions. Drawing inspiration from her own journey and the experiences of like-minded families, she illustrates the importance of being intentional about technology use.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that challenges the status quo and inspires listeners to reflect on their relationship with technology. Whether you're navigating the complexities of digital parenting or simply seeking to cultivate a more connected family life, this episode offers valuable insights on opting out of technology and embracing what truly matters.
Tune in to this episode and be part of a crucial conversation about family, relationships, and the courage to choose a different path.
Timestamps:
00:00:28 - Erin's background as a writer and decision to walk away from social media
00:03:15 - The impact of being offline on social interactions and professional opportunities
00:06:22 - Balancing the use of social media for business purposes while maintaining personal convictions
00:09:51 - The meaning behind "veering right into grace" and surrendering control
00:14:06 - The importance of experimenting with going phone-free as a parent
00:16:23 - Addressing concerns about children's social lives when opting out of technology
00:21:22 - Navigating the desire for children to be "normal" in a technology-driven world
00:24:45 - The significance of questioning the narrative around smartphones and their impact on families
00:27:41 - Fostering a community of like-minded people to support opting out of technology
Don't miss this insightful conversation with Erin Loechner that will leave you rethinking your relationship with technology, family dynamics, and the importance of intentional living in a digital age!
🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more thought-provoking discussions on parenting, personal growth, and the critical importance of nurturing real-world connections.
#OptOutFamily #TechnologyFree #RealWorldConnections #IntentionalParenting #FamilyFirst
Dr. Johann D'Souza is the founder of Values First Collective and the Virtuous Leaders Podcast. Our host is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Houston, Texas, specializing in helping teens overcome anxiety and OCD. With years of experience, he provides high-quality behavioral therapy that aligns with traditional values, utilizing science-based strategies to help navigate thoughts and emotions. Dr. D'Souza aims to revolutionize the field of psychology by building a network of practices across the US that offer evidence-based treatment in harmony with traditional values.
Resources and Links:
• Listen to this episode on Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/0cp2qWkn0Ux3TQA298sohd
• Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-26-opt-out-family-erin-loechner-debunks-teens-arguments/id1679058137?i=1000679898550
• Explore all other episodes on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6nuYwVQXFncPBm6g5C3SJI
• Opt Out Family Website: optoutfamily.com/
Dr. Johann D'Souza
Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/
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Erin Loechner
Writer and Advocate for Opting Out of Technology erinloechner.com/
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Ep.25 - Fired for Speaking Out: Dr. Kheriaty's Battle with UC Irvine
Переглядів 3919 годин тому
Book: "The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State" amzn.to/4eZL2U5 In this compelling episode, Dr. Johann D’Souza sits down with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a former psychiatry professor at UC Irvine who became a leading voice in the medical freedom movement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kheriaty shares his transformative journey of moral courage as he challenged the university's v...
Ep.24 - Erica Komisar: The Science of Why Babysitting Breaks Your Baby
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Discover Erica Komisar's book "Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters": amzn.to/49gKSGI Erica Komisar, who spoke at Jordan Peterson's ARC organization, joins Dr. Johann D'Souza again to discuss the scientific research behind her viewpoints on attachment parenting and the importance of mothers being present for their babies in the first few years of life. Key T...
College Friend Reveals the Surprising Truth About Pete Hegseth
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Donovan's Bestselling Book: “Joker One” by Donovan Campbell” here: amzn.to/3ZhnxkY Full episode here: ua-cam.com/video/Dd6Wc0G3PCo/v-deo.html Explore all other episodes on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/07585SfOEFRRWRIrUAQEph Dr. Johann D’Souza Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ x.com/drjohanndsouza...
Ep.23 - Dr. Andrew Hartz Exposes the Silent War on Conservative Mental Health
Переглядів 3214 днів тому
In this insightful episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Dr. Andrew Hartz, the visionary founder of the Open Therapy Institute. Dr. Hartz sheds light on the pressing sociopolitical biases that pervade the mental healthcare landscape, addressing how these biases lead to the neglect of significant patient issues. With a mission to reform mental health services, the Open Therapy Institute is ...
Ep. 22 - War Is Hell: Leadership Lessons from Donovan Campbell of Joker One
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In this episode of Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza welcomes Donovan Campbell, a distinguished leader whose life experiences have profoundly shaped his understanding of leadership. A magna cum laude graduate from Princeton, Donovan served as an officer in Ramadi, Iraq, one of the most perilous deployments for U.S. forces, before authoring the bestselling book Joker One, which reflec...
Ep.21 - Academic Freedom vs. Catholic Values: Insights from CUA's President
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In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, the President of the Catholic University of America (CUA). Dr. Kilpatrick shares his remarkable journey as a convert to Catholicism and reflects on his extensive academic career spanning over four decades. Key Takeaways: • Dr. Kilpatrick highlights CUA's unique p...
Ep.20 - Promoting Virtue in Business & Culture with Rob Hays
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In this new episode of our podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages with Rob Hays, a distinguished business executive and community leader from Dallas. With over two decades in the hotel industry, Rob shares his journey from CEO to focusing on family business transitions and new entrepreneurial pursuits. Key Takeaways: • Rob emphasizes the significance of ethical leadership and good governance in sh...
Ep.19 - How Charlotte Mason's Philosophy is Changing Education for Families with Amy Snell
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In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews Amy Snell, co-founder of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center (CMEC). Amy shares her journey from being a public school teacher to embracing homeschooling for her five children, inspired by the vibrant learning environment she observed in a Charlotte Mason family. CMEC provides a unique curriculum for families worldwide, focusing on treating chil...
Ep. 18 - Parenting with Purpose and Principles with John Papola
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In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews John Papola , the founder of Emergent Order Foundation and creator of the "Dad Saves America" initiative. John shares his journey as a classical liberal, TV producer, and passionate advocate for inspiring virtue and truth in media. He discusses the importance of early parenthood, free-range parenting, and instilling values of individual agency and ...
Ep.17 - Save Your Child from Screen Addiction: Insights from Melanie Hempe
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*Melanie Hempe, the founder of ScreenStrong, joins Dr. Johann D'Souza* to discuss the growing issue of *screen addiction* among children and practical steps parents can take to prevent and address it. Melanie shares her personal experience of navigating her family through this challenge and the insights she gained from the *medical science behind screen addiction*. She emphasizes the importance...
Ep.16 - The Digital Dilemma: Protecting Young Eyes with Chris McKenna
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Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, shares his journey into the world of digital safety for children. He discusses the importance of guiding young people in their use of technology, addressing the unique developmental challenges they face. Chris talks about the work Protect Young Eyes does through live talks and online curriculums for parents and children. He emphasizes the need for i...
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In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with renowned social worker, psychoanalyst, and author Erica Komisar. Erica discusses the crucial importance of attachment security and maternal care in a child's first 3 years. She emphasizes that the cultural shift deprioritizing motherhood has contributed to a mental health crisis in children and advocates for policies supporting mothers staying ...
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @harveyrousejr.2069
    @harveyrousejr.2069 3 дні тому

    Amen Brother! Been their and done that. Served in Iraq in 2005 and again in 2008.

  • @ralphbuschman3364
    @ralphbuschman3364 3 дні тому

    Combat can very often make deep, deep marks on a man or a woman.

  • @ralphbuschman3364
    @ralphbuschman3364 3 дні тому

    Thank you for telling the truth about how so many in the Pentagon are really paper pushers.

  • @kareneDallas
    @kareneDallas 3 дні тому

    Donovan Campbell’s summation of Pete Hegseth’s character, personality & knowledge related to the job is excellent.

  • @glorialiptak8252
    @glorialiptak8252 4 дні тому

    Keep fighting Pete......

  • @kibblenbits
    @kibblenbits 4 дні тому

    All the Pub's better get on board. We need a real American warrior with a brain, not a saint (like anyone in the senate is). It's not like there haven't been appointments of all kinds of fools to different cabinet positions over the decades. What we have in charge now is ridiculous. Pete's intelligent and a fast study, so can learn anything he needs to. Most combat vets don't suffer fools gracefully and have good BS detection, which he will need in this job.

  • @ciro1953
    @ciro1953 4 дні тому

    Pete is not corrupt and cannot be corrupted by any LOBBYISTS

  • @jenniecotton2385
    @jenniecotton2385 5 днів тому

    I am for pete

  • @marladaniel1789
    @marladaniel1789 5 днів тому

    I've been praying daily for Pete

  • @iopcampbell
    @iopcampbell 5 днів тому

    He does “wanna” love God? What does that mean?

  • @Just-Melanie
    @Just-Melanie 5 днів тому

    Amazing how many people know nothing about how the Gov't works or the military. If you weren't there - you know nothing! Period! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @williamjenkins9
    @williamjenkins9 5 днів тому

    100 percent !!!!

  • @marthasa6234
    @marthasa6234 6 днів тому

    Trump has the full support of Americans. I do believe it was an excellent pic.

  • @VIPER-ge8ss
    @VIPER-ge8ss 6 днів тому

    On job experience is far more important than, a military run by a book. AWAYS!

  • @gailfg2211
    @gailfg2211 6 днів тому

    Agreed!

  • @edwardpoe7323
    @edwardpoe7323 6 днів тому

    So what? First off hes wrong about combat qualified senioroffi ers second if hegseth was active duty he would have been casheired over his conduct towards his wives. And he hold opinions that are contrary to the millitarys policies

  • @patriciabaldwin4680
    @patriciabaldwin4680 6 днів тому

    God Bless you, thank you for this video!♥🇺🇸💙

  • @VisibleAssets
    @VisibleAssets 6 днів тому

    With all due respect, most four star generals got last star because of battlefield service. I know one very well who flew over 150 sorties in Vietnam and became a four star because of that. None had alcohol problems or women's issues; that's why they got promoted. Hegseth is honorable but does not have what it takes. Many better options.

  • @ginawhite3728
    @ginawhite3728 6 днів тому

    I don't doubt that this man has some good thing in his past but I will tell you this he's a severe alcoholic he is an abuser of women, all you have to do is listen to is interviews, too many people around him including his own Mother and his ex-wives have stated that The Man is emotionally unstable and Needs to get Help, so this guy can Talk All Day long and it means Nothing, this man is not qualified nor is he stable enough to be in charge of the largest organization in the world

  • @barbaraannkwartnik
    @barbaraannkwartnik 6 днів тому

    Pete will do a great job as Secretary of Defense, the people who doubt him are petrified, nothing more!!! The Pentagon and Defense need work to be done NOW!!!! Pete is your Man!!!! There will be people who WILL BE FIRED, that’s what the Major Issue is with the people WHO THINK HE IS NOT A GOOD FIT!!! Pete is a PERFECT FIT!!!! Please please confirm Pete!!! Our Military needs him desperately!!!!!Our country needs him!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @janet4270
    @janet4270 6 днів тому

    He reminds me of Douglas mccarthur general Douglas MacArthur.

  • @ruthduke6790
    @ruthduke6790 7 днів тому

    We need him to help to get new guys in our military

  • @toddsalkowski448
    @toddsalkowski448 7 днів тому

    Pete is ultimate Alpha Male. Sometimes to his detriment, but I would gladly take some of his personal baggage to have him as Secretary of Defense.

  • @Jquintan3
    @Jquintan3 7 днів тому

    Pete all the way!

  • @susanc2827
    @susanc2827 7 днів тому

    Thank you for this, I wish everyone could hear this!!! Hopefully the votes will be there for Pete!! 🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏

  • @57kongking
    @57kongking 7 днів тому

    This is what I thought about Pete Hegseth, no way he is perfect, no one is perfect but God, I watch him every Sunday morning and I loved him, I am sure they are trying to do the same they did to Trump, I pray for him, and let God to work what will be better for him and the people that trust on our President pick

  • @patriciafitch2432
    @patriciafitch2432 7 днів тому

    Donovan Campbell should also be considered for a cabinet position....

  • @AprilWolfe-Scott
    @AprilWolfe-Scott 7 днів тому

    This dude should have a neighbor check out boys who want to date his daughters because he has terrible judgement.

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy 7 днів тому

    IF & WHEN President Trump appoints someone, They should get confirmed. The president is putting his life on hold to make America better. Get in line and support our president & his appointees!

  • @peggywalters4024
    @peggywalters4024 7 днів тому

    U full of it he’ll be kissing Elon Musk‘s ass and he’s a big contractor for the government

  • @shivadasa
    @shivadasa 7 днів тому

    It’s not required to have a SECDEF with combat experience. There are far more important requirements, such as having completed as a minimum Senior Service Professional Military Education.

  • @charleneevans5848
    @charleneevans5848 8 днів тому

    i support pete.

  • @stanleywalus9771
    @stanleywalus9771 8 днів тому

    Shat the Generals do is tell some one lioke Pete to push forward in acun fight. Sounds like same Generals in Vietnam. Pete was expendable. His weapon is worth more to military than his life.

  • @crystalcleary
    @crystalcleary 8 днів тому

    What a crock shite... Leaps right over the misogyny, sexual assault, drunkenness... He held a gun then talked on the TV, he's definitely qualified to run the entire military. GTFOOH.

  • @JeffreyHaas-v4y
    @JeffreyHaas-v4y 8 днів тому

    If he was in Bible study then he woukd not know t not judge others. This guy is a remf, Jody and blue falcon.

  • @shannonfreeman1
    @shannonfreeman1 8 днів тому

    He beats women and is a drunk. Not qualified.

  • @donnadubie9294
    @donnadubie9294 8 днів тому

    Awesome subject thank you 👍‼️🆘🇺🇲

  • @MonicaMiguel-DozierMo
    @MonicaMiguel-DozierMo 8 днів тому

    What a treasonous traitorous piece of rancid crap you’re military you’re going against the oath you took you’re an officer. What a piece of shot.

  • @realityforever2585
    @realityforever2585 8 днів тому

    Sso

  • @realityforever2585
    @realityforever2585 8 днів тому

    Sso

  • @leomuzzy6554
    @leomuzzy6554 8 днів тому

    2000 mules what . . . ?

  • @nancybenson1951
    @nancybenson1951 8 днів тому

    This man would be a great help to Pete. Hire him as assistant se retry of defense.

    • @SenorJuan2023
      @SenorJuan2023 5 днів тому

      Petes not even qualified to the assistant. Give me a break.

  • @MichelleW-ye3vg
    @MichelleW-ye3vg 8 днів тому

    Good luck Pete!

  • @sosaturn1
    @sosaturn1 8 днів тому

    Hmmm. I wonder why there's an issue with professional psychological counseling and the hokey idea of faith? I think people of faith should seek counseling if they are experiencing psychological issues. But don't put it on the professionals to have to dumb down their knowledge. Psychologists and psychiatrists are educated and trained And the vast majority are worthwhile empathetic people.

  • @seaknightvirchow8131
    @seaknightvirchow8131 8 днів тому

    Every one needs to let your Senator know that you support Pete and Trump’s other nominees.

    • @veronicawallen1760
      @veronicawallen1760 8 днів тому

      I called McConnell, Thune and Hawley yesterday!

    • @CaroleScarborough-w7y
      @CaroleScarborough-w7y 4 дні тому

      And recruit your friends to let the Senators know you want them to approve Pete Hegseth. Put enough pressure on them and they'll start worrying about losing voters.

  • @heleneknight2888
    @heleneknight2888 8 днів тому

    Seriously? You boys are unbelievable.

  • @silentwhisper8633
    @silentwhisper8633 8 днів тому

    Well... "he loves God" ... I know most people will claim as such, since when is that one of the prerequisites of any job, your life and loving others attests to that. So you must mean, that he believes in the same "form" of religion as you. A free country is free, we don't and have never wanted a dictator.

  • @sosaturn1
    @sosaturn1 8 днів тому

    I'm having a difficult time trying to determine if this is a joke. I guess this guy being interviewed doesn't give a thought to Hegseth's own problems with women and general drunken and malicious public behavior? It's all out there. He must not know.

  • @DEMOCRACY-pd5nk
    @DEMOCRACY-pd5nk 9 днів тому

    Most Fox women wont miss him. He’s a sexual predator who used his Army experience to chase women down and attack them. Awarded two battlefield medals…lets see the citations. Wouldn’t be the first time a National Guard captain forged meritorious battlefield medals. That particular NG captain coward forged an Admiral’s signature for one of his Stolen Valor Purple Hearts…the actions of a coward and a traitor.

  • @MatthewSutton-e6e
    @MatthewSutton-e6e 9 днів тому

    This is BS. Just about all Generals and Colonels in combat arms have been front-line combat leaders. I’m also not buying the implied BS about the defense industrial complex.