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Look Up – Freedom from media addiction

Look Up – Freedom from media addiction

By: Michael Mackintosh & Arielle Hecht
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The Unplugged Awakening is a podcast for people who are ready to reclaim their time, peace, and power from media addiction. If you're tired of the endless scroll, digital overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from your true self—this is your space to heal, awaken, and unplug for real. Hosted by spiritual teacher, master coach and digital detox guide Michael Mackintosh, each episode blends honest stories, mindful practices, and liberating insights to help you break free from screen addiction and reconnect with your soul, your purpose, and real life. From dopamine detox tips and spiritual resets to interviews with media recovery survivors and wellness experts—this podcast is your path to clarity in a noisy world. Unplug. Awaken. Reclaim your life. New episodes every week.© 2022 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • My Testimony
    May 26 2025

    NOTE: This is my personal experience and does not represent any organization.

    I didn’t think I was addicted to media.
    I wasn’t doom-scrolling all day. I wasn’t glued to TikTok.
    But still… I couldn’t stay off it.

    Every time I tried to unplug—even for a day or two—I’d get pulled back in.
    Emails. YouTube. News. Messages. A “quick check” that turned into hours.

    It wasn’t ruining my life, but it was running it.
    And that’s when I realized:
    I needed support. I couldn’t do it alone.

    The Unplugged Awakening is my journey—and yours—back to clarity, peace, and presence.
    It’s a podcast for people who know something’s off… but haven’t had the words or community to talk about it.

    If you're done letting screens control your attention—and you're ready to reconnect with real life, your soul, and what actually matters—this is for you.

    If you want more help go here:

    https://www.mediaaddictsanonymous.org/

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    28 mins
  • Moving Beyond Comparison, Jealousy, and Feeling Left Out - Strategies for Breaking Free (Repost)
    Oct 10 2024

    Moving Beyond Comparison, Jealousy, and Feeling Left Out - Strategies for Breaking Free

    For empathic people, moving beyond comparison, jealousy, and feeling left out is particularly important. Empathic people have a heightened ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, often to a greater extent than most people. This can make them more susceptible to negative feelings like comparison, jealousy, and feeling left out.

    Empathic people often prioritize the needs of others, and may compare themselves to others in an attempt to better understand and help them. However, this can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, as they may feel like they are not doing enough to help others. Additionally, empathic people may feel left out when they perceive that others are not including them in important decisions or conversations.

    Breaking free from these negative thought patterns is important for empathic people to maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing. By learning strategies to move beyond comparison and jealousy, they can focus on their own unique strengths and gifts, rather than constantly comparing themselves to others. They can also develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence, which can improve their ability to help others in a more effective way.

    Feeling left out can be particularly painful for empathic people, who may take the exclusion of others to heart. By learning to recognize their own worth and value, they can shift their focus to building positive relationships with those who appreciate and support them. This can help empathic people develop a stronger sense of belonging and community, which is essential for their overall happiness and wellbeing.

    Overall, moving beyond comparison, jealousy, and feeling left out is crucial for empathic people to maintain their mental and emotional health. By breaking free from negative thought patterns, they can cultivate a sense of self-worth and confidence, and build more fulfilling relationships with others.

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    15 mins
  • Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed, Stressed? These 7 Things Can Help You Feel Better
    Sep 25 2024

    This is an episode from Your Wish Fulfilled Podcast.

    I hope you feel more relaxed.

    Michael

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    41 mins
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