Julianne August | Christian Life Coach

Shows

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management27 | Having Trouble Sleeping? The Blue Light Truth About Evening Screen Time Every Tired Person Needs to Know Ever feel physically tired but mentally wired when your head hits the pillow? You’re not crazy—and it’s not just stress. It’s probably blue light. Yep. The invisible kind glowing from your phone, your TV, even your overhead lights is hijacking your brain’s ability to rest. It suppresses melatonin, confuses your circadian rhythm, and leaves you wide awake at midnight wondering what’s wrong with you. In this episode I break down exactly how blue light affects your sleep and your spiritual clarity. This one’s a blend of ne...2025-07-2915 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management26 | Why Boredom is the Secret to Breaking Bad Digital Habits That No One Talks AboutIn this episode, we flip the script on boredom—and reveal why it might just be the secret weapon you’ve been missing when it comes to breaking bad digital habits. Sounds too simple? Maybe. But that “I’m bored” feeling isn’t random —it’s a signal. A quiet nudge from your brain and your soul that you’re overdue for something deeper than distraction. Most of us treat boredom like a problem to fix. We fill the gap with noise, scrolling, or multitasking. But what if that gap is actually the gateway to being fully presen...2025-07-2213 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management25 | Your Summer Screen Reset and the One Habit That Matters MostSummer’s here! BBQs, iced coffee, slower mornings...and maybe a few too many hours lost to screens. If you've caught yourself scrolling through dinner, binging Netflix instead of resting, or reaching for your phone before your Bible, you’re likely not the only one! In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and take a summer screen reset. Not a full detox. Not a five-step overhaul. Just one intentional shift to help you restore peace and presence this summer. You’ll walk away with 3 powerful coaching questions to identify your most life-giving next step, si...2025-07-1517 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management24 | How to Overcome the Urge to Check Your Phone (Again)Ever caught yourself opening your phone… closing it… and reopening it 10 seconds later? Yup. Been there. Done that. Probably did it this morning. 🙋‍♀️ If you’ve been wondering how to stop checking your phone all day long without even realizing it, this episode is for you. We’re getting soul-level honest about that reflexive reach and what to do instead. Because the constant checking? It’s not a moral failure. It’s a habit loop. And the same brain that learned it… can unlearn it. You’ll discover how to interrupt the pattern without guilt, get curiou...2025-07-0809 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management23 | How Screen Time Affects Relationships and Is Quietly Destroying Your Connection (And What to Do About It)In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the relational ripple effect of digital distraction and how our habits aren’t just personal… they’re contagious. Whether you’ve been called out for scrolling mid-convo or you’ve sat across from someone glued to their screen while you’re pouring your heart out, you know the tension I’m talking about. The truth? Most of us are living by unspoken digital agreements that are quietly normalizing disconnection. And unless we talk about them, they’re not going anywhere. But there’s hope. Research, Scripture, and a whole lot of rea...2025-07-0118 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management22 | Meet Brick: Stop Overriding Screen Time Limits With This Digital Wellness DeviceOne Small Tap That Changes Everything: My Honest Review of the Brick Digital Wellness Device What if one small tap could help you stop scrolling, protect your peace, and reclaim your focus all without deleting every app on your phone or going off the grid? That’s exactly what I’ve been testing for the last 30 days. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest review of a new physical tool called The Brick - a small but mighty digital wellness device that’s changing how I interact with my phone. It’s been one o...2025-06-2417 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management21 | When Digital Distraction Erodes Your Identity And Steals Your NameEver felt like you're reacting to your life more than living it? Like the swirl of input is naming you faster than God's truth can remind you who you really are? I was standing in my kitchen, juggling a blinking to-do list and a phone full of notifications when this quiet thought slipped in: "I don't even know who I am right now." Not theologically. I knew I was loved by God. But I couldn’t find the me beneath the noise. That moment sparked today’s episode. We’re diving into a kind of ide...2025-06-1715 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management20 | Your Eyes Feeling Screen Fatigue? Overcome It with This 20-Second Habit to Reset Your Eyes and MindEver wrapped up your day with burning eyes or a pounding headache, wondering if your screen time is to blame? In this episode of Overcome Digital Distraction, I share my personal journey through digital eye strain and introduce you to the 20-20-20 rule, a simple, optometrist-approved habit that can transform your eye health and mental clarity. It's a practice that’s so deceptively simple, it almost feels silly. What You'll Learn: The surprising effects of prolonged screen time on your eyes How the 20-20-20 rule can alleviate digital eye strain The science behind blinking an...2025-06-1016 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management19 | Leading Your Team Beyond Digital Distraction and Modeling What MattersWhat happens when you're trying to lead a team toward being focused while still struggling with your own digital habits? You're in a meeting. It's going well. Someone shares something vulnerable. Then your phone buzzes. You glance at it, just for a second, but the moment shifts. Trust thins. Connection breaks. You suddenly realize you're asking your team to be present while you're still figuring out how to do the same. If you’ve ever felt that tension, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what it really looks like to lead your team with...2025-06-0315 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management18 | 3-Step Digital Declutter: Transform Your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Notifications to Reclaim Your FocusIn today's episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful 3-step digital declutter that focuses on what your eyes encounter countless times each day: your lock screen, home screen, and notifications. These small changes can dramatically shift your digital landscape and, more importantly, your spiritual attention. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why what you see first on your phone matters How to transform your lock screen into a spiritual anchor point Simple steps to declutter your home screen to reflect your true priorities Practical ways to tame notifications and reclaim your focus How to use Focus Mode as a...2025-05-2715 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management17 | Phone-Free Waiting: 3-Minute Moments That Transform Your Digital Wellness & Save 2 Hours a WeekThose seemingly insignificant waiting moments throughout your day might be more valuable than you realize. This episode is an invitation to reclaim those small 3-minute pockets of time that we so often surrender to our screens – the doctor's waiting room, the grocery checkout line, the school pickup lane, the moments before a meeting starts. If you've ever caught yourself mindlessly reaching for your phone the second you have a moment to breathe, this conversation is for you. We'll explore how these brief waiting periods aren't just empty transitions but meaningful opportunities woven into th...2025-05-2013 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management16 | Analog Habits That Anchor Your Soul in a Fast-Paced Digital WorldYou don’t need to toss your phone or move to the mountains to find peace but if you’ve been feeling distracted, drained, or disconnected… it might be time to do something different. This episode is an invitation to rediscover the quiet power of analog moments, not as a rejection of technology, but as a rhythm that restores what hustle culture has taken from your soul. If you’ve ever thought, “I know I need to unplug... but I just can’t seem to,” this conversation is for you. We’ll unpack how screen-free...2025-05-1317 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management15 | How to Stop Multitasking: 5 Simple Habits to Reclaim Focus in a Distracted World Are you constantly juggling five things at once… but still feel behind, foggy, or frazzled? This week's podcast episode is a breath of fresh air. We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest myths of modern life: multitasking. It promises productivity but delivers overwhelm. If your mind feels cluttered, scattered, or perpetually behind, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about: Why multitasking actually makes you less productive What’s happening in your brain every time you switch tasks How attention residue quietly drains your energy and focus Why multitasking is costing more than j...2025-05-0616 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management14 | How to Help Your Kids Break Phone Addiction (When You're Still Figuring It Out)You want to help your kids break phone addiction and be aware of their screen habits but you also find yourself scrolling, zoning out, or sneaking Instagram in the bathroom. So how do you lead well when you're still working on it too? In today’s episode of Overcome Digital Distraction, we’re getting real about one of the biggest parenting tensions of our time: modeling healthy screen use without pretending to have it all together. We’ll talk about: Why digital distraction is different for this generation of kids The difference between false guilt...2025-04-2916 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management13 | How to Stop Comparing Yourself on Social Media and 3 Biblical Truths that Set You FreeYou didn’t mean to scroll for that long, but now you’re feeling off. You’re second-guessing your progress, your purpose… even your worth. Comparison doesn’t just make you feel bad, it distracts you from who God made you to be. In this episode, we’re naming the trap of comparison and how it sneaks in through our screens. More importantly, we’re uncovering three biblical truths that can ground you in your identity and free you from the grip of “not enough.” What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why social media...2025-04-2215 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management12 | Navigating the News: Staying Informed Without Getting Distracted and OverwhelmedIn today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most common and overlooked sources of digital distraction, the news. Whether you’re someone who casually checks headlines or finds yourself deep in the rabbit hole of doom-scrolling, this conversation will help you understand how today’s 24/7 news cycle is affecting your mind, mood, and spiritual clarity. You’ll learn how to set intentional boundaries around your news intake, how to recognize signs of news fatigue, and how to stay informed in a way that fuels action and peace, not anxiety. Most importantly, we’ll look at how to guard...2025-04-1517 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management11 | Tech Neck Is Real: How to Fix Neck Pain from Screen TimeIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a sneaky consequence of our digital habits, tech neck. Whether you're hunched over a laptop, curled up with your phone, or binge-watching your favourite show, the way you hold your body during screen time may be contributing to chronic neck pain, shallow breathing, fatigue, and even anxiety. You’ll hear my personal story of ignoring the signs and the turning point that led me to change, and how small posture shifts make a big impact physically, mentally, and spiritually. This isn’t about perfection or ditching your devices...2025-04-0822 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management10 | How to Stop Mindless Scrolling for Good With One Spirit-Led Mindset ShiftWhat if breaking free from digital distractions could start with one small, Spirit-led mindset shift? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the unconscious habits behind mindless scrolling and why the problem might not be your screen, but the automatic reach toward it. In this powerful and practical episode, you’ll discover how a simple pause can create space for the Holy Spirit to speak before distraction does. You’ll learn how to become more aware of your triggers, interrupt the autopilot patterns, and reclaim your focus, presence, and peace, one pause at a time.2025-04-0111 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management9 | Goodbye FOMO, Hello JOMO: Trade Digital Anxiety for ContentmentHave you ever felt anxious about what you might be missing online? Today we're flipping the script on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and embracing the powerful, peace-giving practice of JOMO - the Joy of Missing Out. In this episode, we dive into why intentionally disconnecting from digital noise can bring you greater contentment, presence, and joy. I'll share a personal story about my struggle with digital boundaries, insights from author Christina Crook, The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World, and biblical wisdom on living intentionally and contentedly. Join me as we uncover...2025-03-2514 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management8 | Dopamine, Screens, and Spiritual Warfare: The Hidden Battle for Your AttentionEver feel like your phone is reeling you in like a fish caught on a hook? You’re not imagining it. Today, we're diving into the brain science behind digital distraction, how dopamine hijacks your attention, and why this is more than just a habit issue, it’s a spiritual battle! From the hypnotic lure of screens to the way they rewire our brains for constant stimulation, this episode uncovers the enemy’s subtle tactics and equips you with practical steps to break free. It’s time to stop taking the bait and reclaim your focus, your peace, a...2025-03-1815 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management7 | How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Your Phone Addiction in 5 Minutes a DayDoes your hand automatically reach for your phone the moment boredom hits? Are notifications constantly hijacking your productivity and peace? You're not alone and you're not stuck. In this episode, you'll discover the science behind why digital habits form, how your brain builds these automatic behaviours, and most importantly how you can change them with simple, powerful 5-minute habit shifts. Drawing on neuroscience, biblical truths, and proven habit-change principles from leading experts like Dr. Gina Cleo, James Clear (Atomic Habits), and Dr. Caroline Leaf, we'll unpack exactly why breaking digital habits feels hard, and how s...2025-03-1126 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management6 | The Digital Detox You Need: Global Day of Unplugging to Find Rest in a Hyperconnected WorldIf your relationship with screens feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. We wake up to notifications, scroll through distractions all day, and struggle to be still. But what if stepping away from technology for just one day could reset your mind, reclaim your focus, and bring a deep sense of peace? That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s show. On March 7-8, 2025, thousands of people worldwide are stepping away from their screens for 24 hours for the Global Day of Unplugging, a movement that’s been growing for over a decade. This epi...2025-03-0418 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management5 | Seeing Life in Colour: How Grayscale Transformed My Phone HabitsEver feel like your phone has too much pull over your attention? In this episode, I share a simple but powerful habit that transformed the way I interact with my phone. Switching to grayscale. What started as a short experiment turned into a game-changer, helping me break unconscious scrolling habits and see the beauty of life beyond my screen. Plus, I dive into the brain science behind colour psychology, the biblical significance of colour, and a practical challenge to help you try grayscale for yourself! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How colour is intentionally used in ap...2025-02-2513 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management4 | The Power of Your First Hour: One Habit That Can Transform Your MorningBe honest, do you check your phone before you even get out of bed? Maybe it’s your alarm, a quick glance at notifications, or just scrolling for a few minutes before starting the day. It seems harmless, right? But what if I told you this one small habit could be draining your mental energy, hijacking your focus, and even rewiring your brain before your feet hit the floor? In this episode, we’re talking about why reaching for your phone first thing in the morning is working against you and what to do i...2025-02-1819 min

Design AnatomySophie Dries on Embracing the Genius Loci in Interior DesignWhat happens when the timeless elegance of historical architecture meets the chic allure of contemporary design? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of the new French look, where iconic architectural elements blend seamlessly with modern aesthetics. In this episode, French Architect & Designer Sophie Dries shares the inspiration behind the project that features on the cover of the The New French Look, and reveals the delightful encounter with actress Julianne Moore, whose admiration for Sophie's work led to an unexpected friendship. Using her own apartment as a canvas, she illustrates the delicate balance of honoring traditional Parisian charm...2025-02-121h 03

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management3 | The 3-Day Digital Peace Plan: Your Simple Starting Point for Healthier Screen HabitsIf your relationship with screens feels complicated, you’re not alone. So many of us feel constantly connected but somehow more disconnected than ever. The good news? You don’t have to throw your phone in a lake to find real, deep, exhale-worthy peace. In this episode, I’m breaking down my 3-Day Digital Peace Plan, a simple yet powerful plan to help you create space for focus, rest, and presence without ditching technology completely. This isn’t about guilt or unrealistic expectations, it’s about small, practical shifts that add up to big changes in how you...2025-02-1110 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management2 | 8 Hidden Ways Digital Distraction Keeps You Stuck and the Lies We Tell Ourselves About Screen TimeDenial keeps us stuck. It convinces us that we don’t really have a problem, that we don’t need to change. But if we want to overcome digital distraction, we have to be honest with ourselves. This episode is all about denial and the sneaky ways it shows up in our screen habits. Maybe it sounds like, “I don’t spend that much time on my phone.” Or, “I’m just unwinding.” But the truth is, we all have blind spots. I’m breaking down eight forms of denial that might be keeping you tethered to your s...2025-02-1115 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time Management1 | How Digital Distraction Steals Your Focus and Your First Step to Reduce Screen TimeWelcome to the very first episode of Overcome Digital Distraction! I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of struggling with screen time. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how much you check your phone or how easily you get distracted by screens, you’re not alone! We’ll talk about why digital distractions are stealing your focus, what’s really happening in your brain when you reach for your screen, and the first step to overcoming it. Plus, I’ll introduce you to my Screen Time Personality...2025-02-1022 min

Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Phone Addiction, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Digital Declutter, Rewire Your Brain, Digital Detox, Digital Wellness, Time ManagementWelcome to Overcome Digital Distraction!Welcome to the Overcome Digital Distraction Podcast! Is your phone controlling your life, pulling you in every direction, leaving you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed? Are screens stealing your time, diluting your faith, and distorting your focus? In a world dominated by screens, it's easy to feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and drift from God, yourself, and those you love. I've been where you are and I’m here to help break that cycle! You tell yourself, “Just a few more minutes” and those minutes turn into hours lost on social media, often fuelling compar...2025-02-0503 min

Access Essential Full Audiobooks in History, WorldLife on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure by Rinker BuckPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/552919to listen full audiobooks. Title: Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure Author: Rinker Buck Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 21 minutes Release date: August 9, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “Audacious…Life on the Mississippi sparkles.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A rich mix of history, reporting, and personal introspection.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch * “Both a travelogue and an engaging history lesson about America’s westward expansion.” —The Christian Science Monitor The eagerly awaited return of master American storyteller Rinker Buck, Life on t...2022-08-093h 21

Couch Potatoes Unite!Altered Carbon, Season 2 (MAJOR SPOILERS) http://archive.org/download/couchpotatoesunite/A276_AlteredCarbon2.mp3 A new podcast episode of Couch Potatoes Unite!, which is based on a blog of the same name hosted at couchpotatoesunite.wordpress.com. In this episode, recorded in August 2020, our panel of enthusiastic yet fixed carbon-based life forms – including moderator Spencer, Kels, Selene, Ben, Julianne, and Chief Couch Potato Kylie – is Around the Water Cooler and discussing Season 2 of now canceled Netflix original series Altered Carbon. If you have not watched any of Altered Carbon, be aware that there are MAJOR SPOILERS! Tell us what you think, and/or if there are ot...2021-06-1000 min