George and Jess Podcast

Food, booze... it's the season of 'detoxing'. There's another (sometimes overlooked) addictive little screen in your pocket that many people are trying to develop more healthy boundaries with. It's called a digital detox. While some people take to an extreme of no screens at all for a month, that isn't an option for everyone. On today's episode Jess talks about her attempt a better boundaries with her phone. George and Jess both discuss how easy it is to get sucked in to the endless scroll. In what ways could you create better boundaries with your electronic devices?

Last week at this time we were all ready to show up and tackle our goals in a big way. Then a 4-day storm swept most of the country and schools were cancelled and delayed and Christmas break seemed like it was never going to end and then we had to face reality after the holidays. So, anyway, can we get a re-do? The answer is a resounding YES! You can start on your goals ANY DAY. The date or month doesn't matter. For so many years one thing would knock me off course and then I'd just...give up, deciding it wasn't worth it. But, you can start over anytime. Re-focus, remember why you started and get back on track toward whatever you're working towards! So if you were hoping to read more in 2023 but haven't had time to crack a book, set aside time tonight or at lunchtime to dive into that book. If you have health goals, lace up those sneaks and get even 15 minutes in. Progress over perfection. We got this!

Monday night during the Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals game, 24-year-old Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit and is currently (at the time of recording) in critical condition. This has brought up a recurring conversation among parents, coaches and medical professionals about young people playing contact sports, specifically football. We have a 10 year old son who has played 2 years of tackle football, we're sharing our thoughts on youth football and professional football as well.

Hilary Phelps is speaking out about her secret battle with addiction after being sober for 15 years. Hilary, who is the sister of swimmer Michael Phelps, is opening up about feeling ashamed to open up. We have been living alcohol free since December of 2021, we're talking about Hilary's revelations and sharing some of our own today. Also, holistic healing modalities are on the rise and we talk briefly about some that we are interested in trying.