Jeremy put his phone in "dumb mode" and it sparked a full conversation about screen time, doomscrolling, and phone addiction.
Jinger and Jeremy share the hacks they're actually trying (grayscale mode, app blockers, flip phone Sundays) and get honest about how much time they're really losing to their phones.
They also talk about social media and comparison culture, why it's especially tough for parents and kids, and how to use your phone without letting it use you.
Plus a summer life update... wedding season is here, Jeremy was a groomsman, and their daughter Felicity took over the dance floor!
Topics covered:
- Screen time stats & phone addiction
- How to put your phone in grayscale / dumb phone mode
- Apps to reduce screen time (Blank app + others)
- Social media comparison culture & parenting
- Simon Sinek on dopamine and phone design
- Wedding season 2025 family update
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:41 - Wedding Season
00:04:10 - Phone Usage and Screen Time
00:10:27 - Facebook Marketplace and Furniture Hunting
00:12:06 - Getting a New Dining Table
00:16:03 - Screen Time Discussion
00:16:34 - Social Media Usage
00:16:55 - Analyzing Our Screen Time
00:17:13 - Facebook and Instagram Usage
00:17:49 - Screen Time Limit
00:22:22 - Screen Time and Kids
00:27:36 - Screen Time and Parenting
00:28:15 - Screen Time and Entertainment
00:29:08 - Screen Time Memories
00:29:35 - Balancing Screen Time
00:30:11 - Screen Time as a Lifeline for Parents
00:30:30 - Screen Time and Dinner Prep
00:31:16 - Screen Time with Kids and Social Media Impact
00:32:26 - Social Media Perception vs Reality
00:37:47 - Screen Time and Social Media Stewardship
00:37:48 - The Real Life Behind Social Media
00:39:24 - The Influence of Social Media
00:43:45 - Social Media as a Tool
00:44:12 - Managing Screen Time
00:44:36 - Alternatives to Smartphones
00:46:54 - Conclusion
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