Teen mental health crisis, social media addiction, and screen time overload—this episode of The Wellness Lab Digest uncovers the powerful science behind what social psychologist Jonathan Haidt calls the “great rewiring of childhood.” We dive into the global rise in teen anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders following the smartphone boom from 2010–2015, and explore the surprising neuroscience and social data every parent should know.

📊 In this episode:
🌍 Why teen mental health spiked after 2012
📱 Four ways phone-based childhood harms brain development
🧠 How rejection sensitivity and social media addiction are linked
📵 The evidence for phone-free schools and digital safety
🧒 What parents can do to reclaim a healthy childhood for their kids

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With more women than ever excelling in sports, understanding the impact of menstrual hormones on performance and nutrition is crucial. In this episode, we break down how progesterone and estrogen influence energy needs, recovery, and athletic performance throughout the menstrual cycle. Learn how to optimize nutrition for each phase—follicular and luteal—to fuel your body, enhance endurance, and maximize results. Tune in to take control of your training and performance!

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