1KHO 804: You Don't Need Addictive Technology | Gabriela Nguyen, Appstinence

Gabriela Nguyen grew up in Silicon Valley, got her first iPod Touch at nine, her first iPhone at thirteen, and eventually realized the very technology that promised connection was slowly becoming the center of gravity of her life. In this fascinating and deeply important conversation, Gabriela explains what it actually feels like to grow up online, from the pressure of maintaining a public image as a teenager to the exhausting social games hidden inside Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and more. She shares why Gen Z is leading the resistance against addictive technology, why “screen time limits” miss the bigger picture, and how rebuilding a meaningful life starts by slowing down, strengthening real relationships, and returning to a more human pace. This episode will leave parents, teens, and anyone overwhelmed by modern life thinking differently about attention, friendship, and what it means to truly be present.

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