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Dr Colman Noctor - Smartphones, Childhood and The Cost of Connection

Dr Colman Noctor - Smartphones, Childhood and The Cost of Connection

Update: 2025-07-15
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In this episode, Dominique is joined by renowned psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor to explore the impact of smartphones and technology on childhood, parenting and how we connect as humans.


Together, they unpack the mental health trends of the past decade, the loss of offline play, and the subtle shifts happening in how our children (and we) are developing emotionally and socially. But this isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness.


From opportunity cost to dopamine traps, Colman gives us the tools to think critically, build resilience, and take back some control… without shame or scaremongering. 


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Dr Colman Noctor - Smartphones, Childhood and The Cost of Connection

Dr Colman Noctor - Smartphones, Childhood and The Cost of Connection