How to Feel Alive

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catherineprice.substack.comIn this episode of "How to Feel Alive" with Catherine Price, I speak with Dan Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of books including The Culture Code, The Talent Code and his newest book—and the subject of our conversation —Flourishing: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy and Fulfillment." Learn more about the book -- and Dan -- at https://danielcoyle.com/flourish/And be sure to subscribe to my "How to Feel Alive" substack -- and follow the podcast -- for other interviews with fascinating people like Dan!https://catherineprice.substack.com

10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World Practical Tips From Dr. Jean TwengeIn this episode of "How to Feel Alive," host Catherine Price sits down with Professor Jean Twenge to discuss her newest book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World. The book isn’t just about what not to do; it also provides concrete guidance for how to set boundaries about technology AND give your kids opportunities for more real-life fun. Subscribe to "How to Feel Alive" (a newsletter and podcast by health and science journalist, Catherine Price): catherineprice.substack.com Get the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/10-Rules-for-Raising-Kids-in-a-High-Tech-World/Jean-M-Twenge/9781668099995Subscribe to Jean Twenge's Substack newsletter: https://www.generationtechblog.com/Jean Twenge’s 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech WorldNote: This list is just a tease; it is not meant as a substitute for buying and reading the book!Rule #1: You’re in chargeRule #2: No electronic devices in the bedroom overnightRule #3: No social media until age 16—or laterRule #4: First phones should be basic phonesRule #5: Give the first smartphone with the driver’s licenseRule #6: Use parental controlsRule #7: Create no-phone zonesRule #8: Give your kids real-world freedomRule #9: Beware the laptop—and the gaming console, and the tablet, and . . .Rule #10: Advocate for no phones during the school day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit catherineprice.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of "How to Feel Alive," Catherine Price talks with Cas Holman, author of a new book called Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity. Subjects covered include the importance of intrinsic (versus extrinsic) motivation, and why play is essential—for adults, as well as kids!Learn more about Cas’s work: https://casholman.com/Learn about Cas’s inventions, Rigamajig and Geemo:https://www.rigamajig.com/Cas’s episode of Abstract: The Art of Play on Netflix!Cas Holman: The Art of PlayLearn more about Playful: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736596/playful-by-cas-holman-with-lydia-denworth/ Cas’s Instagram: @casholmanhttps://www.instagram.com/casholman/Rigamajig Instagram: @rigamajig_toyhttps://www.instagram.com/rigamajig_toy/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cas-holman-7b9baa5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit catherineprice.substack.com/subscribe

Announcing a new podcast episode: an interview with a friend and colleague of mine (and fellow author and Substacker!), Katherine Johnson Martinko. Katherine and I first met several years ago when she asked me to blurb her book, Childhood Unplugged, and—after quickly falling in love with the book—I realized that we share more than just a first name: She and her husband are committed to raising their kids (they have three sons) with an abundance of real-world experiences and opportunities for free play—and a minimum of screens.Sometime last fall Katherine joined me for a conversation about phone time, play time, technology, boredom, and hamsters (yes, hamsters) and I’m thrilled to finally be sharing it with you.“When you take away the screens, you are opening your child to the world.”—Katherine MartinkoSign up for Katherine's Substack newsletter at katherinemartinko.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit catherineprice.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit catherineprice.substack.comThank you to everyone who tuned in to my Substack live today with meditation expert, 10% Happier host, and former Good Morning America and Nightline anchor, Dan Harris!As most of you know, I’m in the midst of hosting a February Phone Breakup Challenge, which is a chance for readers to go through the 30-day plan from my book, How to Break Up With Your Phone, with other people. This week of the breakup is all about how we can rebuild our phone-atrophied attention spans, and I thought Dan would be the perfect guest for my first-ever Substack live.Turns out I was right! I had a great time talking with Dan about phone-induced anxiety, our atrophied attention spans, and how mindfulness and meditation can help with both. (We also talked about what mindfulness and meditation actually are.)We then did a 5-minute live meditation together (it starts around minute 20), which was a wonderful, grounding break in my own day—and which I hope gave some of you a firsthand taste of what mindfulness meditation is all about. (Pro tip: if you notice that you’re getting distracted, you’re suceeding.)Check out the preview above to hear the first part of our conversation, and become a paid subscriber to hear the full conversation and do the meditation with us. Also, as a reminder, Dan hosts regular live meditations over on his own Substack (and shares special insights from his podcast, 10% Happier) — so if you haven’t already, I encourage you to head on over and become a subscriber: DanHarris.comTo scrolling less, living more, and finding moments of calm amidst the chaos,Catherine Price