If you’ve stopped and looked up in the middle of a shopping centre or on your train or bus commute, there’s probably one think you’d notice – almost everybody you encounter having their faced buried in their phones. The growth of social media and smartphones means we are constantly looking to be entertained.

Today’s guest says – that’s a problem. And he would know, he’s an acclaimed cognitive neuroscientist who has studied behaviour and brain imaging research for more than 25 years.

In his new book, Dr Mark Williams reveals how screen exposure is rewiring our brains, especially those of our children. From dopamine loops and social media addiction… to loneliness, parenting, and the subtle ways technology reshapes memory and relationships - this is a conversation every parent needs to hear. While there’s plenty that is scary in our discussion, Mark also has some simple and effective solutions to help build real-life resilience and connections in a digital world.

LINKS
Grab a copy of Mark and Gavin's book 'Screen Smart Children'
Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter
Watch episodes of Better Than Yesterday on YouTube
Watch full stories recorded live at Story Club on YouTube
Get tickets for our next Story Club show
Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" here
Send a pic of what you're looking at to sendosheremail@gmail.com

If you&rsquo;ve stopped and looked up in the middle of a shopping centre or on your train or bus commute, there&rsquo;s probably one think you&rsquo;d notice &ndash; almost everybody you encounter having their faced buried in their phones. The growth of social media and smartphones means we are constantly looking to be entertained.
Today&rsquo;s guest says &ndash; that&rsquo;s a problem. And he would know, he&rsquo;s an acclaimed cognitive neuroscientist who has studied behaviour and brain imaging research for more than 25 years.
In his new book, Dr Mark Williams reveals how screen exposure is rewiring our brains, especially those of our children. From dopamine loops and social media addiction&hellip; to loneliness, parenting, and the subtle ways technology reshapes memory and relationships - this is a conversation every parent needs to hear. While there&rsquo;s plenty that is scary in our discussion, Mark also has some simple and effective solutions to help build real-life resilience and connections in a digital world.
LINKS
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<li>Grab a copy of Mark and Gavin's book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Screen-Smart-Children/Mark-A-Williams/9781761639715">'Screen Smart Children'</a></li>
<li>Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday <a href="https://makeitbetterthanyesterday.kit.com/7d9d18dcee">newsletter</a></li>
<li>Watch episodes of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa-1kXDagJXvgJa9MNymv4jnKkfdtCqBd">Better Than Yesterday on YouTube</a></li>
<li>Watch full stories recorded live at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="1147ba31-bde9-4505-b7f3-b596db84cd60">Story Club</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive"> on YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="ede9d2a8-42f8-4c38-b72a-14160d47aa02">Get tickets&nbsp;</a>for our next Story Club show</li>
<li>Get Osher's latest book "So What? Now What?" <a href="https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="47a2bed3-8ea9-412e-9a5f-cbb289cc1676">here</a></li>
<li>Send a pic of what you're looking at to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sendosheremail@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="7f769cfa-f666-46dc-a40d-ff76481375b9">sendosheremail@gmail.com</a></li>
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With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher Günsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it’s authentic conversations. Sometimes we’ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you’ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

With every new day comes the opportunity to grow. Hosted by Osher G&uuml;nsberg - a best-selling author, podcaster, TV host, husband, dad, stepdad, electric mobility enthusiast and part-time climate worrier. This podcast is here to help make today better than yesterday. Since 2013, the show has set out to improve life for you and the people you love. Sometimes it&rsquo;s authentic conversations. Sometimes we&rsquo;ll unpack the news or hear how Osher deals with life as a sober person with a different brain. But you&rsquo;ll always hear something you need to hear (and laugh while you do). Listen to feel less alone, build better habits and discover some solution-based approaches for when life gets tricky.

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How Social Media And Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains with Dr. Mark Williams

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