Distraction
667 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 496 ratingsStruggling with distractions in this amped up world? We guide you through it all with stories, guests, tips, calls, and lots of surprises too. If you’re pulled and prodded all day from many directions or tied to your smartphone and apps, this insightful and entertaining journey will help you regain control of your life in a fun and novel way. Give it a listen and … wait, did you see that bird?
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Episodes
Ep 8: Live from Boston: How to Handle Your Fast-Paced Life
May 11, 2016 20:44 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBBe a fly on the wall as Ned gives a live audience the prescription for surviving in an ultra-competitive, ultra-fast society. Learn how to prioritize, combine work and play, and reconnect with those you truly care about for a happier, healthier, and longer life! For real!
Mini Distraction #7: How to Deal with Difficult People
May 05, 2016 12:59 - 6 minutes - 2.76 MBNed gives practical tips for handling the challenging people in your life, whether it’s your boss, teacher or relative. (Come on, we all have at least one!) Ned shares a story from his own past about a difficult person he dealt with in medical school. Email your tips for dealing with difficult people to [email protected] and you might be featured in a future episode!
A Special Announcement from Distraction
May 04, 2016 04:01 - 1 minute - 825 KBNed has a special announcement about an upcoming show. Email us at [email protected] and you might be included in an upcoming show! distractionpodcast.com
Ep 7: Our Obsession with Our Devices
May 03, 2016 04:01 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MBHow much time do you spend staring at a screen? Maybe it’s not your fault. Maybe the internet is designed to be addictive. Ned takes a look at the issue, and we send our producers down a digital rabbit hole to show you how we all get sucked in. Learn about a wonderful new invention that can help you unplug but stay connected, and why a digital detox should be part of your regular diet. What’s your digital rabbit hole? Send a note to [email protected] and you might be included...
Mini Distraction #6: What’s Your Lake Doolittle and Why Do You Need One?
April 28, 2016 04:01 - 9 minutes - 4.15 MBNed stresses the importance of taking time to focus on what matters most to you as he and his son, Tucker, reminisce about their annual family trip to the lake. How do you stay connected to what’s important in your life? Email your answer to [email protected] and you might be featured in a future episode!
Ep 6: Dick Stockton Talks Sports and Distraction
April 26, 2016 04:01 - 26 minutes - 12 MBNed and the legendary sports broadcaster talk about the good and bad of sports as a diversion, as well as Dick Stockton’s own struggles to stay focused while on the job. Plus, hear Dick’s reflections on the call that made him famous so many years ago -- Carlton Fisk’s famous “waving fair” game-winning homerun ball from Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. Send us your thoughts and questions to [email protected] and you might be included in a future episode!
Mini Distraction #5: One Mom’s Dilemma Over Technology Use and Free Time
April 21, 2016 04:01 - 7 minutes - 3.43 MBNed takes a question from a mom struggling with her 7-year old daughter’s issues around her use of devices and having downtime. Got a question for Ned? Submit your question for Dr. Hallowell to [email protected] and you might be featured in a future episode!
Ep 5: The Effect of Technology on Our Kids
April 19, 2016 04:01 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe topic keeps many of us up at night. Ned hears from the pros, kids, parents and a special guest as he explores screen-time, online dangers, setting limits, and the latest apps parents should be concerned about. He also talks to a security expert and former FBI agent posing undercover online as a 13-year-old girl about these Internet risks. Ned also talks with Dr. Susan Linn, co-founder of the campaign for a commercial-free childhood about the effects of media on youth and setting limit...
Mini Distraction #4: The Unexpected Happens
April 14, 2016 04:01 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBNed’s interview takes a turn when something happens in a coffee shop and delivers way more than just a double latte! Thank you to East Rock Coffee in New Haven, CT for allowing Distraction total access to their no-devices wonderland. Got a question for Ned? Submit your question for Dr. Hallowell to [email protected] and you might be featured in a future episode!
Ep 4: 25 Minutes to a Calmer Approach to Life
April 12, 2016 04:01 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThe two icons of Mindfulness and Meditation on the same podcast. They’ll help you gain control. Mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn and Herb Benson, who got the world talking about meditation with his book, The Relaxation Response, join Ned for an inspiring conversation. And hear from a guy who created an app to help you on your way. What do you do to stay in the moment? Send your thoughts and questions to [email protected] and you might be included in a future episode! Links...
Mini Distraction #3: You Ask, Ned Answers
April 07, 2016 04:01 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBNed tackles listener questions with his unique insights and helpful advice. Got a question for Ned? Submit your question for Dr. Hallowell to [email protected] and you might be featured in a future episode!
Ep 3: The Sleepisode; Sleep in the Age of Distraction
April 05, 2016 04:01 - 15 minutes - 7.25 MBTossing and turning at night? Ned chats with a sleep expert about how to fall asleep faster and what to do when you wake up in the middle of the night. And listen in as a director for Good Morning America and The Chew takes us through his pre-dawn routine. Can you say early?! Plus, find out what happens when you undergo a sleep study. Links mentioned in episode: www.harthosp.org/sleep www.thecoffeeklatch.com www.sleepwithmepodcast.com
Mini Distraction #2: Voicemail, Death, and Dreams
March 31, 2016 04:01 - 8 minutes - 3.74 MBA trip to a coffee shop with a “no electronics” rule enables Ned to hear an incredible story from a woman named Anne Marie.
Ep 2: A Conversation with Ned Hallowell
March 29, 2016 04:01 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBNed reveals intimate details about his own life. Shocking, surprising and heartwarming moments are exposed when the tables are turned on our host. Link mentioned in episode: Closing audio: http://www.calmsound.com
Mini Distraction #1: Your Brain on Music
March 22, 2016 04:01 - 5 minutes - 2.37 MBWhat does music do for us? Dr. Dan Levitin and Ned talk about how our brains interpret music, why we find it so captivating, and what all those piano lessons really did for us when we were younger. Dr. Levitin is a neuroscientist and top researcher into how our brains interpret music. He is the author of several #1 best-selling books including, This is Your Brain on Music, and his latest, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload. Link mentioned in show:...
Ep 1: An Exploration of Distraction
March 22, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.75 MBWhat distracts us and what to do about it. Dr. Dan Levitin, Ned’s guest, neuroscientist and author of The Organized Mind, will explore why humans are so easily distracted and how to stay focused. We’ll hear from a wide range of people about their own distractions and how they deal with them. And, we’ll talk to someone whose advice very well may save your life. What distracts you? Send us your thoughts and questions to [email protected] and you might be included in a future epis...
An Introduction to Distraction
March 10, 2016 16:19 - 2 minutes - 979 KBNed gives us a heads up on what the show is all about and why you won't want to miss a single episode.