{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Feafb42e5-f8c4-4d44-8208-558780024bbe","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Digital Detox That Actually Works: Focus, Sleep & Real Connection in a Hyper-Connected World with Colin Corby","description":"On Healing Horizons with Saima, TEDx speaker, endurance athlete, and Digital Detox Coach Colin Corby breaks down how to reclaim attention, protect sleep, and rebuild real-world connection without quitting tech. We cover practical digital detox habits (phone-free nights/mornings, offline breaks, single-tasking), how \u201cbusiness athletes\u201d manage energy, why social metrics aren\u2019t real connection, and the hidden sustainability cost of streaming, doom-scrolling, and heavy AI queries. If you\u2019re overwhelmed by screens, this conversation gives you a direct, doable plan to reduce screen time, improve mental fitness, and use technology with intention.\n\u00a0\nAbout the guest:\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\nColin Corby is a UK-based TEDx speaker, endurance athlete, and creator of The Digital Detox Coach. After decades in tech\u2014and a health scare in his 30s\u2014he now helps people and organizations balance high-pressure digital work with human biology, so they can perform better without burning out.\n\u00a0\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nBalance is trained, not toggled: Focus and attention are learned skills. Treat yourself like a \u201cbusiness athlete\u201d\u2014prioritize sleep, recovery, movement, and nutrition to perform at work and at home.\n\n\nBookend your day offline: Avoid phones one hour before bed and for the first hour after waking to protect sleep quality and morning focus.\n\n\nDesign your environment: Keep the phone in another room during deep work or meals. A device in your pocket still pulls cognitive attention.\n\n\nSingle-task for real productivity: The brain doesn\u2019t multitask; it switches\u2014and the switching tax destroys focus. Do one important thing at a time.\n\n\nRebuild attention offline: Read paper books or play an instrument to retrain sustained focus without hyperlinks and ads.\n\n\nRedefine connection: Followers and likes aren\u2019t community. Prioritize in-person relationships and shared experiences over solo scrolling.\n\n\nMicro-breaks, macro-benefits: Schedule 10\u201315-minute offline breaks (tea/coffee, a short walk, quick chat) to reset attention and mood.\n\n\nSustainable tech use: Every stream, upload, and AI query consumes energy. Use tech purposefully; cut doom-scrolling and HD autoplay you don\u2019t need.\n\n\nStart with awareness: Most habits shift in ~66 days. Make small, repeatable changes instead of crash detoxes.\n\n\nChoose the hard that helps: Real-world activities are harder than swiping\u2014and that\u2019s why they build resilience, identity, and well-being.\n\n\n\u00a0\nConnect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nExplore Colin\u2019s resources, videos, and TEDx talk via the Digital Detox Coach\u00a0website and YouTube channel.Requests or a specific resource you want from Colin? He welcomes suggestions\u2014reach out via his site.\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\n\u00a0\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ea739b07-c0de-4eec-805f-6e266f2967bc/mzhhzs5qcgc.jpg"}