“In episode 541 host Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and harm reduction. They also explore the balance between gaming for social connection and potential addiction, offering strategies for parents and individuals.”

“In this enlightening conversation, Chris from the National Parents Organization sits down with Alex Basche, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area, California, who specializes in combating digital addiction among children and teenagers. With a wealth of experience, including appearances on CBS News and contributions to various podcasts and conferences, Alex shares his journey into the realm of digital addiction therapy. He discusses the alarming similarities between the brains of those addicted to substances and those suffering from internet gaming disorders, highlighting the profound impact on kids’ and teenagers’ lives.”

“In this episode we discuss how to bridge online gaming with offline tabletop games as a way to ease kids into in person socializing, the concept of Game Transfer Phenomena (a condition in which gamers can experience auditory and visual hallucinations) and much more.”

 About The Show

 Healthy Screen Habits has become a resource for many navigating their digital parenting journey. Each 30 minute episode of the Healthy Screen Habits Podcast provides advice from experts, teens and regular folks as well as a healthy screen habit to try out in your own home. 

Parenting is hard, technology can make it tricky. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play or most other podcasting platforms.

 “For this show we were delighted that Alex Basche reached out to us and offered to have a chat about Digital Detective Burnout – he has some really helpful tips for parents and carers who are fed up with trying to keep a step ahead.”