Richard on ScreenStrong Podcast with Melanie Hempe
ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe is a longtime friend and expert on the health effects of kids' tech. We have a great conversation on her podcast as described:
Why do smart, caring kids get stuck in harmful digital habits—and why do even the best parenting strategies sometimes fall flat? In this compelling conversation, Melanie Hempe sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Richard Freed to discuss his groundbreaking new book and the manipulative force shaping youth culture today: Persuasive Design.
Dr. Freed explains how powerful tech companies use behavioral science to keep kids scrolling, gaming, and glued to screens—often at the expense of their mental health, relationships, and futures. They dive into the research behind screen addiction, the myth of “safe” screen time, and the science that parents must understand to protect their kids. You’ll walk away from this episode informed, empowered, and equipped with practical steps to reclaim your child’s attention—and your family’s connection.
In This Episode:
- What persuasive design is—and how it targets your child
- Why traditional parenting advice often fails in the digital age
- The role of Silicon Valley psychologists in youth screen addiction
- Real-life solutions for pushing back against Big Tech’s influence
- Why family connection is the antidote to persuasive tech
This is a conversation every parent needs to hear.
Access the episode here on through this link.
