Friend of Trace - Dr. Nicholas Kardaras Dr. Kardaras is an Ivy-League educated psychologist, a well known speaker and addiction expert. He is also the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Maui Recovery in Hawaii and Omega Recovery in Austin, Texas.  Dr. Kardaras is the author of the book titled "Glow Kids."  Please visit his bio page to learn more about his amazing accomplishments. Keep Your Kids from Glowing in the Digital Age Trace Embry, Michelle Hill, and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras speak about the dangers of excessive screen time for children and its impact on their emotional, social, physical, and spiritual health.  They highlight the importance of face-to-face interaction and the role of parents in setting examples for their children. They also discuss the influence of digital technology on the mental health of young people, particularly the addictive nature of devices and the impact of social media influencers.  They suggest that the excessive information and lack of critical thinking skills can lead to mental health issues, self-destructive behaviors, and even suicide. They advocate for delayed access to devices, regulation of screen time, and avoidance of social media and gaming to protect children from the harmful effects of digital technology. Episode Highlights: How has technology affected how we parent our kids?  Learn the influence of digital technology on the hearts and minds of human beings, particularly kids. What is impulsivity & who has it? Younger females contracting Tourette syndrome. What percent of mass shootings are linked to mental illness? Culprits of Digital Addiction? Image from Canva