In a world buzzing with notifications, hustle culture, and endless distractions, have we lost our ability to truly listen to ourselves? In this episode of My Mama Summer, I dive deep into how the digital era and modern life have disrupted our connection to our internal compass, leaving us reliant on external inputs for guidance, validation, and fulfilment.
From the ever-present pull of smartphones to the societal norm of looking to therapists, gurus, and even apps for answers, I unpack how we’ve normalised disconnection and the toll this takes on our mental health, relationships, and ability to simply be.
Drawing on research, personal insights, and a touch of humour, I reflect on the cultural shifts that have led to this collective burnout and explore how we might reclaim our intuition.
We’ll discuss the impact of device addiction on both adults and children, how it rewires our brains and habits, and the ripple effect of passing these tendencies on to the next generation.
I share my own journey of stepping into my "Simplicity Era," focusing on slow living, minimising external noise, and embracing the rhythm and stillness that modern life has all but erased.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by the pace of life, curious about finding your way back to your inner compass, or simply ready to say goodbye to endless scrolling, this episode offers relatable insights and practical inspiration for a slower, more intentional way of being.
Will you join me in reclaiming stillness and rewriting the story of how we live, work, and connect?
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Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.
Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer
Show Notes
Why Adult ADHD Is Trending
A year or two ago, I started seeing posts from friends and acquaintances on social media declaring they were considering being tested or had been “diagnosed” with ADHD. Like many things on the socials, I chalked it up to strange occurrence and kept living my life.
Scrolling Away Self-Worth
You know that moment when you finally crash on the sofa at night; there’s not enough time to pop on a movie, and you’re feeling done with the day, so you open up your phone and have a “little" scroll before you go to bed.
16 | Bringing Peace To Parenting: Reclaiming Ritual and Rhythm with Meagan Rose Wilson
In this episode of My Mama Summer, I sit down with Meagan Rose Wilson to explore the power of rhythm, ritual, and reverence in parenting. Meagan, a passionate advocate of Waldorf-inspired parenting, shares how cultivating these principles brings a calming, nourishing rhythm to family life. We discuss how rhythmic routines can help children feel grounded…
The Dangers of Distracted Parenting: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/
Smartphone addiction insight from a university student: https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2015/11/05/five-steps-to-help-you-break-free-of-smartphone-dependency/
Has The Smartphone Destroyed A Generation? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/
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