This episode starts a new series on the podcast called Twisted Truths, where we uncover topics that seem true—and may be true in part—but these “truths” fall apart when applied to the screen issue. Today, Melanie and Dr. Stacey dive into the dopamine addiction reward pathway and highlight how screen activities can throw your kids’ brains out of balance. Melanie also shares some foundational truths to counteract the twisted ones.References & Links:The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances JensenDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke______________________________________________________Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more!Our ScreenStrong Lifestyle Courses are NOW AVAILABLE! Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!Production Team: Host—Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor—Olivia Kernekin