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Podcast: The Heidi St. John Podcast
Episode: Anxious Mothers, Weak Fathers: A Warning about teens and technology with Johann D’Souza
Description: Are we in the middle of a teen mental health crisis—and is technology fueling it? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with clinical psychologist Johan D’Souza to unpack the dramatic rise in anxiety, depression, and suicidality since 2010 and what smartphones are doing to the developing brain. We talk honestly about dopamine, screen addiction, weak boundaries, strong leadership in the home, and what parents can do right now—even if a phone is already in their child’s hand. This isn’t about panic; it’s about courage, clarity, and raising kids who can flourish in a distracted w...