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#006: Tyler Rice on Why Work Feels Like a Group Chat You Can’t Leave

#006: Tyler Rice on Why Work Feels Like a Group Chat You Can’t Leave

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 In this episode, Siara sits down with Tyler Rice, founder of the Digital Wellness Institute and author of Tactical Disconnection, to explore how techno stress, doomscrolling, and always-on workplace culture are eroding our focus—and what we can do about it.They break down the concept of digital flourishing, why Gen Z might actually be leading the charge on digital wellbeing, and how companies are finally rethinking screentime and productivity. Whether you're feeling burned out, overloaded, or just ready for better boundaries with your devices, this conversation offers tactical ways to disconnect without falling behind.00:00 Intro: Doomscrolling and Digital Wellness Wake-Up03:02 Tyler Rice on Tech Boundaries & Workplace Culture06:41 Techno Stress: The Hidden Cost of Screentime11:06 Digital Wellbeing by Generation: Who’s Thriving?13:04 Burnout & Office Culture: Why Digital Wellness Matters18:49 What Is Digital Flourishing? A Healthier Framework22:45 Balance, Boundaries & Belonging in the Digital Age28:12 Digital Culture Change: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up34:27 Rethinking Breaks, Burnout, and Always-On Norms53:59 Is Digital Flourishing a Destination—or Daily Practice?“Techno stress” is the cognitive overload caused by our constant interaction with digital devices—and most people experience it without knowing the term.Digital flourishing is a positive, empowering framework focused on using technology mindfully rather than detoxing from it entirely.Gen Z workers are surprisingly among the most digitally balanced in the workforce, often more aware of digital wellness than older generations.Companies are increasingly recognizing that burnout and attrition are deeply tied to poor digital culture—and that fixing this improves retention, productivity, and employee morale.Initiatives like communication charters, “You Do You” days, and digital wellness onboarding are changing how companies define work-life balance.A fear-based approach to tech use (i.e. only focusing on the harms) is less effective than strategies that emphasize intentional, positive habits.Employees can still take control of their digital lives, even in unsupportive workplaces—through anonymous feedback tools, screen-limiting apps, and clearer boundaries.Writing down daily intentions and setting tech boundaries—even with friends and family—can help individuals avoid digital burnout and reclaim focus.Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Log Out Report: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.logoutpod.com/subscribe-log-out-report⁠⁠⁠Find Tyler Rice Online:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyler's Personal Website⁠Digital Wellness Institute⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Find Siara on social:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siara-singleton⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutwithsiara⁠⁠⁠Follow Log Out:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/log-out-report/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/logoutpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@logoutpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/logoutpod⁠⁠⁠Threads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@logoutpod⁠⁠⁠Mastodon: LogoutpodOther ways to Listen:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/log-out/id1768630796⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3c258c5-cd4d-4ac3-92cd-de98c9fb359a/log-out⁠⁠⁠Watch the trailer: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Link⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠logoutpod.com⁠
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