You don’t have to stay stuck in the scroll.

Ever feel like your phone has more control over your life than you’d like to admit?

This is the kickoff episode to a powerful 4-part podcast series called The Digital Habit Reset and in today’s episode, we’re starting with Week 1: Awaken Your Awareness.

I created this Reset because I know what it feels like to love Jesus and want to live focused and free but still find yourself stuck in mindless scroll loops. That’s why we’re not just talking about change, we’re doing it, with a simple, step-by-step path to transformation -- starting today.

In this episode, I’ll guide you through:

• What the "fresh start effect" is (and why Mondays are magic)
• The verse that anchors Week 1and why honest self-examination is where real freedom begins
• Why awareness is always the first step to lasting habit change
• The neuroscience behind your screen habits and how to gently interrupt them
• How to become a detective of your own digital patterns (without shame)

Ready to reset? Get your FREE 30-Day Digital Habit Reset Guide that pairs with this 4-week podcast series and helps you build awareness, break unhealthy digital patterns, create better routines, and practice what you’re learning in real life.

Inside the Digital Habit Reset Guide, you’ll find a simple and sustainable structure for each of the 30 days: a brief reflection to renew your mind, a daily Scripture moment, a thought-provoking question, and one small, doable habit to practice. Every piece is designed to help you slow down, reflect honestly, and take intentional steps toward lasting habit change. Whether you're just becoming aware of your screen habits or already making shifts, the guide meets you right where you are and walks with you toward greater clarity, focus, and freedom.

👉 Go to julianneaugust.com/reset and download your free 30-Day Digital Habit Reset Guide today!

Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Let today be your fresh start.

Resources & Next Steps: Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz

Let’s Connect! Leave me a voice message with your thoughts or questions via Speakpipe on my website!

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This episode is your fresh start! I'm sharing about the beginning of a brand new podcast series and your personal Digital Habit Reset.

As we close out the year and step into 2026, I'm inviting you to pause, reflect, and reset. This isn’t about chasing quick wins or setting surface-level goals, it’s about getting honest about what’s been shaping your days, what’s been pulling on your attention, and what kind of habits will support the life you actually want to live. Before we dive into routines or resolutions, we need to name what needs to shift and prepare our hearts for a fresh start.

In this episode, I’m sharing how digital distraction shapes your daily life, and why resetting your digital habits is the most powerful step you can take before diving into any new goals or routines.

⚡️This is the kickoff to something I’ve created just for you: The Digital Habit Reset — A 30-day faith-based reset for renewing your mind, reshaping your habits, and recentering your heart.

Whether you feel tethered to your phone, burned out from constant scrolling, or just tired of being pulled in every direction… this is for you.

🎧 Listen in and get ready for:

• A hopeful, grace-filled way to end your year
• A sneak peek into our 4-week January podcast series
• The truth about why January really matters (hint: your brain is wired for fresh starts!)
• Why your attention is the foundation for lasting habit change
• The #1 reason digital habits must be your starting point

Inside the 30-Day Reset Guide, you’ll find mind-renewing reflections, Scripture, and one small, doable practice a day. The guide is a daily companion to help you prepare your heart and habits for a new year of transformation.

👉 Be sure to get the Digital Habit Reset Guide — download it now and start the journey today! https://www.julianneaugust.com/reset

Here are the five questions to reflect on and ask yourself before you begin:

1. What did my screen time cost me this year?
2. Where did digital distraction steal moments I wanted to be present?
3. How often did I turn to my phone (or my screen of choice) when I actually needed rest, prayer, or connection?
4. What did I miss because I was scrolling? (On my phone, laptop, tablet, or Netflix)
5. What habits carried me closer to God… and which ones carried me away?

Resources & Next Steps: Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz

Let’s Connect! Leave me a voice message with your thoughts or questions via Speakpipe on my website!

📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com 📱 Instagram: @julianne.august 📘 Facebook: Julianne August 🌐 Website: https://www.julianneaugust.com

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One Simple Way to Make This Christmas Sacred

You’ve got presents to wrap, a to-do list that’s growing by the minute, and a calendar that’s booked solid… and in the middle of it all, I’m about to suggest something that might sound completely countercultural.

What if the best gift you could give yourself this Christmas was to silence the screens and make space for something sacred?

In this special Christmas episode, I’m taking you back to the song we all know and love, “Silent Night” and inviting you to rethink what it really means. Because the night Jesus was born wasn’t actually silent. It was loud. Messy. Chaotic. And yet, in the middle of all that noise, Jesus was the peace.

So what if we followed His lead this Christmas?

We’ll talk about:

• The real (and surprisingly chaotic) story behind that peaceful Christmas hymn
• Why Jesus stepped away from the noise, and why we need to do the same
• How your phone habits might be stealing the sacred moments you crave
• The kind of silence that invites awe, not awkwardness
• A simple, one-time challenge to help you stay present with your people and with God

Whether you’re in the middle of gift wrapping or on your way to a family Christmas dinner, this episode is your gentle invitation to unplug and press into the peace of God’s presence.

Because the most sacred moments often come when we’re brave enough to be still.

Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz

Let’s Connect! Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website!

📩 Email: hello@julianneaugust.com

🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com

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