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Mirror Talk: Soulful ConversationsLOOK UP – Breaking Free from Digital Overuse with Jennie Ketcham CrooksWelcome to another enriching episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations! Today, we’re diving into the impact of digital overuse on our mental health and relationships. Our guest, Jennie Ketcham Crooks, is a licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist, and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. As the founder of West Coast Anxiety Clinic and a guest lecturer at Harvard, Jennie brings a wealth of expertise on how our screen time habits affect our well-being.Jennie sh...2025-03-1059 min
Mind Body Detox Podcast96: Is Your Phone Making You Anxious? The Truth About Screen Addiction & Mental Health📱 Digital Overload & Anxiety: How to Break Free & Reclaim Your Mind with Jennie Ketcham Crooks & Mind-Body Psychic Medium Kara Lovehart 🧠✨Are screens taking over your life? 🤯 If you feel anxious, overstimulated, or creatively blocked yet find yourself mindlessly scrolling, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Mind Body Detox Podcast, mind-body psychic medium Kara Lovehart sits down with Jennie Ketcham Crooks, a licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist, and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maxim...2025-03-041h 02
Learning to Glow: Tips for Women's Health, Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Aging Gracefully110: Breaking Free from Digital Overload with Jennie CrooksSend us a textToday I’m sitting down with Jennie Crooks, a licensed clinical social worker and author, to talk about something so many of us struggle with—digital overconsumption. Jenny specializes in anxiety and OCD, and her new book, Look Up, is a 30-day challenge designed to help us embrace digital minimalism and create more meaningful real-life experiences.We dive into how our digital habits shape our mental health, especially when it comes to anxiety and social connections. We also discuss the importance of modeling healthy tech behavior for our kids and share prac...2025-02-1950 min
The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership203: Overcoming Digital Addiction in Today's Digital Age with Jennie Ketcham Crooks | Anxiety & OCD SpecialistWhen you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career: 1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work. 2. Join us at Happy Hour … a limited-attendance LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session. 3. Work with me directly … start with a free chat and ensure it’s a great fit, then work with me and...2025-01-131h 09
Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple LivingLook Up: Embrace a Digital Detox for a Life Beyond the Screen | Jennie Ketcham-Crooks (E371)As our digital overconsumption continues to be fed with the release of each shiny new gadget and screaming fast app, it’s become increasingly challenging to put down our screens and interact meaningfully with the world and people around us. This constant barrage of digital engagement negatively affects both the quality of our relationships and our mental health. However, all hope is not lost; joining me today founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, Jennie Ketcham Crooks. In this episode, Jennie's expertise gives us actionable ways to adjust our behavioral patterns toward healthier digital habits.2024-12-2932 min
The Affirming Minds PodcastDigital Minimalism: Aligning Your Tech Use with Your Values with Jennie Ketcham Crooks, LICSWEarn Continuing Education Credits (CEs): By listening to this episode, you can earn CEs if you join the Affirm Academy! To learn more and register, visit affirmmentalhealth.com, and click on the "Join the Affirm Academy" button.
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The Special Needs Mom PodcastReclaiming Time: Mindful Digital Consumption for Anxious Moms with Jennie Ketchum CrooksSend us a textToday’s conversation is one that I know many of us can relate to – balancing anxiety and our relationship with digital media. I’m thrilled to have Jennie Ketcham Crooks join us! Jennie is a clinical social worker, anxiety and OCD specialist, and founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic. Jennie has also been involved in research at the University of Washington, guest lectured at Harvard University, and appeared on popular television shows including Headline News, The View, and Oprah. She’s here to unpack some powerful insights on navigating anxiety, managing our “shiny rect...2024-11-131h 15
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal SettingEp. 171: 30 Days to Digital Detox: Embrace Real Life, Minimize the Overwhelm with Jennie Ketcham CrooksJoin the Illuminate YOU Collective starting on Tuesday, November 19th: https://www.martinewilliams.com/collective Ready to transform your relationship with your phone? Join us for part two of our interview with Jennie Ketcham Crooks as we explore a 30-day challenge to foster a healthier digital lifestyle! This challenge isn’t about quitting your phone entirely; it's about making small, sustainable adjustments to your digital habits. In this episode, you’ll discover: How gradually reducing phone usage can lead to meaningful changes in your life 2024-11-0724 min
The Whinypaluza PodcastDigital Minimalism & Real Life MaximalismAre you ready to break free from the grips of your phone? Learn how to take control of your digital habits and reduce anxiety with Jennie Ketcham’s expert insights on digital minimalism and mental clarity. In this episode, Rebecca Greene talks to Jennie Ketcham, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, who shares her journey from former porn star to mental health expert. Jennie discusses the impact of digital overuse on anxiety, how we can develop psychological flexibility, and how her 30-day challenge outlined in...2024-11-0145 min
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal SettingEp. 169: Are You Using Your Phone as an Eject Button? with Jennie Ketcham CrooksAre you a mompreneur feeling overwhelmed by digital distractions? Join us as we chat with anxiety specialist Jennie Ketcham Crooks about the impact of digital overuse on our creativity and relationships. Come back next week for part two of our conversation, where we will dive deeper into practical strategies for managing digital overuse and enhancing our well-being. Join us as we discuss: What is psychological flexibility, and how can it change your life How we use our phones to avoid uncomfortable feelings Ways to model re...2024-10-3145 min
Authentically Raw with Jamie Berris100. Anxiety Versus Fear with Jennie Ketcham CrooksIn this episode of the Authentically Raw Podcast, Jamie Berris interviews Jennie Ketcham Crooks, a licensed clinical social worker and anxiety specialist. They discuss the nuances of anxiety and OCD, the importance of understanding fear versus anxiety, and the role of digital minimalism in managing mental health.
Takeaways
*Anxiety is a future-oriented perceived fear.
*Fear and anxiety are fundamentally different emotions.
*Functional anxiety is necessary for survival and decision-making.
*Social anxiety often stems from the fear of judgment.
*Digital minimalism can help reduce anxiety and feelings of...2024-10-241h 06
Courageous WellnessJennie Ketchum Crooks Encourages Us to Look Up and Explore Digital Minimalism and Real Life MaximalismToday, we sit down with JENNIE KETCHAM CROOKS, licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. The book guides readers through 30 consecutive days of evidence-based interventions for managing our out-of-control digital consumption to improve our meaningful real-world connections and better align our actions with our values. Jennie’s expertise gives us actionable ways to adjust our behavioral patterns toward healthier digital habits. She has appeared on Oprah, The Dr. Drew Show and The View, is the founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, and an OCD spec...2024-10-231h 06
The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional BrandHow Digital Habits Impact Mental Health: Insights from Anxiety Specialist Jennie Ketcham CrooksThe relentless allure of digital screens throttles our creativity. It heightens our anxiety and the concept of psychological inflexibility as the cornerstone of our digital habits. In this episode, I discuss with Jennie Ketcham Crooks, clinical licensed social worker and founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, how to develop more mindful behaviors around interacting with our devices. We also discuss: How digital overuse affects our mental health and interpersonal relationshipsThe concept of psychological flexibility and how it guides our behavior in our daily livesWhat a balanced digital life looks likeAn invitation to a 30-day challengeAdvice for workplaces t...2024-10-0145 min